90s lingo that will take you back to the grunge filled era
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Hats, baggy jeans, Biggie Smalls, Backstreet Boys, Beanie Babies… the 1990s left behind no shortage of iconic moments, memories and unforgettable slang! Between nostalgic grunge and the rise of the Internet, slang took on a life of its own in the 90s. Many of these 1990s sayings were taken from African American Vernacular English (AAVE), while others came from mainstream media and pop culture (thanks, Cher Horowitz!), but all have had a lasting impact on the way we speak today. And since we’re past Y2K, we can now sit back, relax, and revisit these slang terms from the era of Friends, Fresh Prince, Furby, flannel, and more!
- Fly: Super cool, stylish or attractive. He looks so dashing.
- Buggin’: Freak out, get upset. I’m totally crazy right now.
- relaxation: Calm down or relax. Chillax, it’s no big deal.
- yes bomb: Great, impressive or excellent. Those shoes are the bomb.
- Phat: Excellent, cool or attractive. It’s a big hit on the new record.
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