Adulting = To do things a bona fide adult would do. “Adulting is no fun. Why do I have to give all my money to the government?!”
Aesthetic = Another word for “vibe.” “I don’t like this artist because I don’t get her aesthetic.” “I love the aesthetic of this Instagram account I just found.”
Ate and left no crumbs = Used when someone does an exceptional job at something. “Tamara just performed all of Bohemian Rhapsody by herself. Ate and left no crumbs.”
Basic = A way to describe someone who lacks originality and enjoys the most mainstream and predictable things.
BB = Synonym for “babe” or “baby,” but usually used for friends. Pronounced “bee bee.”
Beige flag = Somewhere between a red flag and a grassy flag, this refers to a behavior or personality trait that is neither positive nor negative, just a little quirky or strange. “My boyfriend’s beige flag is that always sleeps with his shirts on backwards.”
Bestie = Short for best friend, can be used sincerely or sarcastically.
Bet = A respon
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What’d he say? And why? And am I a complete idiot for not having the right reaction to it?
If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, then it might be time to sharpen up on current gay terms aka slang. And we get it: Keeping up on it all can be exhausting. And as much as you try, things can sometimes get lost in translation.
But you’re in luck! We’ve made the flawless guide to help you figure out the queer slang words everyone’s saying right now and how to use them, all organized for your most important gay moments.
To fully understand gay slang, it helps to understand its importance. We’re not just spouting these words off to look cool, right? Ok, that’s debatable. Still, gay slang has served a legit purpose in gay history. So before you dive in, let’s learn what it’s all about.
Gay slang from then to now
In the first half of the 20th century and even all the way up to the 90s, being out and proud wasn’t an option for many in the LGBTQ+ community. Endorse then, gay men slang se
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Just like the generations before them, Gen Z has an extensive list of slang words.
"Bussin'," "ick," and "mid" are popular among Gen Zers.
Social media helps slang spread rapidly, but proper credit is often confused along the way.
Just enjoy the generations before them, Gen Z uses an extensive list of slang words like "bussin'," "ick," and "mid."
However, unlike past generations, Gen Z has social media to aid slang spread rapidly.
"The emergence of social media has created a situation where the potential for slang virality has increased," John Baugh, a linguist at Washington University in St. Louis, told Business Insider last year.
Anyone with an account can share and adopt new terms with just a couple of clicks. While this can be an exciting opportun