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The original rebels who survived without smartphones
Born: 1965-1980
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Gen X
Age Range
45-60 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 45-60 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
1965-1980
Average Income
$75,000 - $100,000 annually
Average Net Worth
$150,000 - $300,000 (peak earning years)
"Young Urban Professional." A derogatory term for a young, wealthy, materialistic, and career-focused person.
Example:
"He works on Wall Street and wears suspenders. He's a yuppie."
A greeting ("Hey") or a way to get someone's attention.
Example:
"Yo, check this out!"
An exclamation of agreement or "That's right."
Example:
"That was a great speech." "Word up."
"I agree" or "Okay."
Example:
"We're meeting at 8." "Word."
A signature expression of apathy, dismissal, or "I don't care."
Example:
"You don't like my attitude? Whatever."
"What's your problem?"
Example:
"Why are you being so mean? What's your damage?"
"No Way!" is an expression of disbelief. "Way!" is the confirmation.
Example:
"I got us backstage passes." "No way!" "Way!"
Someone who "wants to be" something they're not; a poser.
Example:
"He's just a rockstar wannabe."
Bad, crazy, or "uncool."
Example:
"That new song is wack."
To relax in a lazy, mindless way (e.g., watching TV).
Example:
"I'm just going to veg out on the couch all weekend."
The stereotype of how "Valley Girls" (from the San Fernando Valley) spoke.
Example:
"She's, like, totally using Valleyspeak."
"Awesome" or "cool."
Example:
"That was a tubular wave."
Acronym: 'Talk To You Later' - a way to say goodbye.
Example:
"I gotta go, TTYL!"
Acronym: 'Ta-Ta For Now' - a playful way to say goodbye.
Example:
"I'm heading out, TTFN!"
To be overreacting, "crazy," or high.
Example:
"Why are you getting so mad? You're trippin'."
"The information" or "the details."
Example:
"What's the 4-1-1 on the party this weekend?"
"That's my mistake."
Example:
"I forgot your drink. That's my bad."
A dismissive phrase. ("'Cause the face ain't listening.")
Example:
"I'm not interested in your excuses. Talk to the hand."
"Calm down."
Example:
"Stop yelling! You need to take a chill pill."
Extremely excited or happy.
Example:
"I'm so stoked to go to the concert."
