I was well aware of the fact I was becoming older, but it wasn’t until my 15 year old brother corrected me on what this one phrase listed below actually meant that I realized how old I actually was. Like, I wasn’t in high school yesterday. I wasn’t even in college yesterday. I am twenty-fucking-six. And although I’d like to think I’m hip and cool, I don’t think that’s the case anymore.

It’s like, when did I become so… out of touch? The world is a different place now guys.

Below you will find a variety of different abbreves and phrases — and then what WE think these things mean versus what these things actually mean to today’s teenage youths. LIFE IS MOVING TOO QUICKLY, MAKE IT STOP.


AF

Us: Abercrombie & Fitch

This shirt was cool AF.
This shirt was cool AF.

Youths: An abbreve for: “As Fuck” … Example:

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Bae

Us: A cool way to say “babe” … or a different way to spell “Bey,” which is obv short for Beyonce.

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Youths: An abbreve standing for: “Before anyone else.” Literally. That’s what it means. WHO KNEW?!?!

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Justin Timberlake

Us: The king of music. And also, the hottest member of Nsync. And also, Britney’s ex.

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Youths: Some guy who sings slow songs. No, kids don’t associate JT with Nsync. They don’t even know what Nsync is.


Turnt

Us: The wrong way to spell “turned.” Like, as in the the thing this car is doing here:

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Youths: GETTING HASHTAG WASTED.

WHAT DOES THIS EVEN MEAN?
WHAT DOES THIS EVEN MEAN?

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Doe

Us: That annoying thing Homer Simpson says… DOH! Or… a deer. A female deer.

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Youths: A cool way to say “though.” Everyone’s doing it. Even Obama.

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I can’t even.

Us: You LITERALLY can’t do something. For example:

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Youths: You can’t deal. You can’t believe it. You just CAN’T. You’re basically just exaggerating. And you are also probably using “literally” incorrectly while you’re at it.

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YAAAAASSSSSS

Us: The birth control that gave people Gallstones? (lol, Yaz)

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Youths: A cool way to say “yes.”

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Hashtag

Us: The symbol you type before hashtagging something on social media.

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Youth: A verbal way to be funny because you speak Internet.

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Vamp

Us: An abbreve for vampire

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Youths: Soaking a tampon in vodka and… you know… WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE

But really, people are actually vamping.
But really, people are actually vamping.

Ratchet

Us: A tool? Or something? Idk. This:

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Youths: We have no idea. We think it means “cool,” but again – no idea. This is where we draw the line. What has happened to the world?

You tell 'em Nicki. Whatever that means. Suuuuuuure.
You tell ’em Nicki. Whatever that means. Suuuuuuure.

 

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Hi I’m Sam. I made this website in 2011 and it’s still here! I'm the author of the humorous self-help book AVERAGE IS THE NEW AWESOME. I like pizza, French fries, barre, spin, more pizza, more French fries, and buying clothes. Follow me on twitter & Instagram at @samanthamatt1... and on this site's meme account on IG at @averagepeopleproblems. OKAY GREAT THANKS BYE.

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