GUWAHATI: Gen Z and Gen Alpha have unleashed a linguistic rollercoaster, giving everyday conversations a vibrant makeover! It's like they've sprinkled a linguistic confetti that can leave the older generations scratching their heads. English and Assamese phrases swirling together in a kaleidoscope of coolness.
From "on fleek" to "lit" in English, and "case nai" to "dhei" in Assamese, the younger crowd is crafting a language mosaic that's both baffling and intriguing. So, dear elders, fear not! The linguistic landscape might have changed, but it's all in good fun. Brace yourself for a sprinkle of English and Assamese words they casually drop.
From "delulu is the solulu" to "Sunday is not Sundaying like Sundays should Sunday." There are several words and phrases that Gen Z is using which is leaving a lot of the older generation confused. Some of them are:
1. Girl Math: Women humorously detail their thought processes to justify how they spend their money.
2. Boy Math: Contrary to the Girl Math trend, Boy Math humorously rebukes stereotypical gender-related behaviours.
3. Pick Me: A Pick Me Girl or someone exuding Pick Me energy seeks attention by portraying herself as unique among girls to impress boys.
4. W or L: Shorthand for "win" (a positive outcome) or "loss" (a negative outcome), like describing a successful woman or a challenging generation.
5. Hits Different: Describes something as extraordinary or superior to the usual, providing a unique experience.
6. Tea: Refers to gossip or sharing the latest news, akin to spilling the tea on current happenings.
7. Period: Asserted at the end of a statement to emphasize its conclusiveness or correctness.
8. Understood the Assignment: Acknowledges someone's competence in fulfilling a task or expectation exceptionally well.
9. SMH: An acronym for "shaking my head," expressing disappointment, disbelief, or disapproval.
10. Ick: Describes something unpleasant or distasteful, often used to express discomfort.
11. Finna: Informal contraction of "fixing to" or "going to," indicating intent or future action.
12. Ghost: To cease communication abruptly with someone, cutting off contact.
13. It's Giving: Indicates that something, like an outfit, is impressively or notably good.
14. Based: Originally meaning authenticity, now used to express agreement with an opinion or sentiment.
15. Glow Up: A significant positive transformation, often referring to an improvement in physical appearance.
16. TFW: Stands for "That Feeling When," expressing a relatable emotion or experience.
17. Wake Up & Choose Violence: Figuratively suggests choosing audacious and unexpected disrespect or insult, not necessarily physical violence.
18. Sheesh: An exclamation to praise someone for impressive or skillful actions.
19. Smol: Endearing term for anything tiny and cute, invoking an affectionate reaction.
20. Extra: Used when someone is overly dramatic or exaggerating in response to a mundane situation.
21. Red Flag: A person exhibiting toxic behavior, signaling a warning to others.
22. Green Flag: Indicates positive actions or traits in a person, highlighting favorable qualities.
A few Assamese words that you may see the new generation using are:
1. "Dhei" is an expression conveying anger, frustration, or strong disagreement. For example, one might say, "Dhei! I'm not happy."
2. "Case nai" translates to "no worries" and is used to reassure someone. For instance, "Case nai, everything will be fine."
3. On the other hand, "Case hoi gol" signifies a negative event. An example sentence could be, "Case hoi gol, something bad happened."
4. "BT" stands for "bad trip," indicating that something went wrong. You might hear someone say, "BT hoi gol, things took a turn for the worse."
5. "Reh" is used for emphasis without a specific positive or negative impact. For instance, "I really enjoyed the biryani, reh."
6. "Baddia" means "leave it" and is commonly used to divert or dismiss a topic. An example sentence is, "Baddia kheitu kotha, let's not discuss it."
7. "Kaam nai" translates to "of no use" in English and is employed mockingly to convey that someone is incapable of performing a given task competently.
All these words and phrases are used widely on social media platforms denoting different meanings and expressions.
(All views and opinions expressed in the article are the author's own)
