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The avocado toast and side hustle generation
Born: 1981-1996
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Millennial
Age Range
29-44 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 29-44 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
1981-1996
Average Income
$65,000 - $85,000 annually
Average Net Worth
$75,000 - $120,000 (varies significantly by location and career)
An exaggerated, "l33t" version of "OMG" (Oh My God).
Example:
"ZOMG, I can't believe he won!"
Acronym: "You Only Live Once."
Example:
"I'm going to buy the ticket. YOLO!"
Acronym: 'Wish You Were Here' - expressing longing for someone's presence.
Example:
"This concert is amazing, WYWH!"
"I agree" or "Okay."
Example:
"We're meeting at 8." "Word."
A term for when something is so shocking or amazing that your "wig flew off."
Example:
"When she hit that high note... wig!"
A more dismissive, casual form of "whatever."
Example:
"You don't like it? Whatevs."
"What's up?"
Example:
"WASSUP?!" (often screamed as a greeting)
Excited, high-energy, and ready to party (similar to "crunk" or "lit").
Example:
"It's Friday, let's get turnt."
Acronym: 'Talk To You Later' - a way to say goodbye.
Example:
"I gotta go, TTYL!"
A person who posts inflammatory or off-topic messages online to provoke a reaction.
Example:
"Don't feed the trolls in the comments section."
"Totally."
Example:
"Are you coming?" "Totes!"
Cool, impressive, or close.
Example:
"That song is tight." / "We're tight." (close friends)
To make a subtle, indirect insult or rude remark.
Example:
"She wasn't being mean, but she was definitely throwing shade."
A photo or post shared online to get attention and compliments.
Example:
"He just posted another shirtless pic. It's such a thirst trap."
"That's cool" or "stylish."
Example:
"I love your new bag. That's hot."
Acronym: "Throwback Thursday."
Example:
"Posting my baby picture for TBT."
Acronym: 'To Be Honest' - used to introduce an honest opinion.
Example:
"TBH, I didn't really like that movie."
An exclamation for "awesome" or "cool."
Example:
"You got the job? Sweet!"
Style, confidence, or "coolness."
Example:
"He walks with so much swag."
An overly obsessive fan (a blend of "stalker" and "fan"). Also a verb.
Example:
"I'm a hard-core Taylor Swift stan." / "I stan her."
