Ok, Boomer!

Written by Zeferino Siani. Posted in RICORDI

Salerno - Sunday 14 January 2024.

A language has always coexisted with its respective dialect; for example, Italian with Neapolitan, or Salerno, or Palermo; in turn the dialect spoken in Salerno city is different from that spoken in Cava dei Tirreni or Nocera. But it doesn't end here: there is in fact slang, which is not a dialect, but is a language of the younger ones, those of the so-called generation Z, who use words borrowed from other languages - mostly English - and transform them in a personal way. For example, "boomer" is the diminutive of baby boomer, that is, elderly people, who are approximately 80 to 60 years old, while "zoomer" refers to a young person, from generation Z.

Generation z words and phrases.

Below are some of the most used words in the language spoken by young people.

Amïo, love. For example, "Amïo, how are you?"

Bae, from the English “Before Anyone Else”. Bae, from the English “Before Anyone Else”. For example, “Baby, you are my BAE.” “Never forget: whatever happens, you will always remain my BAE.”

Besties, best friends, long-time friends. For example,

To blast, win, or dominate in something, such as a game, sport, or competition. For example,

Boomer, short for baby boomer and is used to refer to people born between 1946 and 1964, but also to those
who have attitudes or tastes considered old-fashioned or out of fashion by young people. It is often used in contrast to “zoomer”, i.e. Generation Z. For example,

Bufu is the acronym for "By us fuck u" ("as far as we're concerned, go to hell") and was coined in 2017 by the Dark Polo Gang, an Italian trap musical group. It is used to express indifference or contempt towards someone or something. For example,

Chillare, an expression derived from the English verb "to chill", and is used when carrying out activities in a relaxed and pressure-free manner, in a peaceful and good mood. For example,

Cringe is another English adjective that means "embarrassing" or "annoying" and is used to describe behaviors, situations or people that cause shame in others or in oneself. It is often used with memes, which are funny images or videos that spread online. For example,

Crush means "crush" or "infatuation" and derives from the English "to crush", which means "to crush" but also "to fall in love". It is used to indicate the person you are attracted to or interested in romantically. For example,

Drip, "to drip" in English, but in slang it is mainly used as a synonym for "stylish", that is, "dripping with style", an appreciation aimed at someone who dresses fashionably and who therefore stands out particularly. For example,

Droppare, from the English "to drop", has different meanings depending on the context: it can, for example, indicate the release of a new single or music album or the release of a video game or even "drop something" before to complete it, such as watching a film or television series. For example,

Flexare, from the English "to flex", which means "to flex" or also "to exhibit", and therefore stands for "boasting" or "showing off" something of which one is proud, such as a dress, an object or a skill. Yes often used to ironize or provoke someone. For example,

Fire, from the English term "fire", but in slang it indicates something very beautiful, good or interesting. It is often used as an adjective or as an exclamation to express appreciation or admiration. For example,

Friendzonare, a term used when between two people there is an unrequited interest on one of the parties, that is, one party does not reciprocate the feeling, placing the other person, in fact, in a "friend zone". For example,

Ghosting, to indicate someone with whom you had a relationship (often sentimental) or simple contact, and who disappears and becomes unreachable, for no reason. For example,

Hype, excitement, enthusiasm or excessive expectation for something or someone. It can also be used as an adjective to indicate something or someone who is very popular or trendy. For example,

Lowkey, means discreetly, secretly, or modestly; word used to express an opinion or feeling without exaggeration. For example,

Mood, state of mind, emotion or sensation. For example,

Normie, “Normal” in English, but in slang indicates people who follow mainstream fashions and trends, without having an original personality or style. It is often used in a derogatory or sarcastic way by those who consider themselves different or alternative. To freak out, to lose one's mind (to lose one's mind). For example,

Shippare, "support" or "appreciate" a romantic couple, real or imaginary, and derives from the English "ship", which means "ship" but is also an abbreviation of "relationship". It is often used to refer to characters in films, TV series, books or video games. For example,

Slay, from the English "kill" or "destroy", but in slang it takes on the - positive - meaning of being successful, being good or beautiful at something. For example,

Snitchare, from the English "snitch", which means "informant" or "spy" and is used to indicate revealing secret or compromising information about someone to other people. For example,

Stan, named after the song Stan by Eminem, which tells the story of a psychopathic fan It means to be a passionate, devoted, or obsessed fan of something or someone. For example,

Woke, from the English to wake (to wake up): means to be aware, informed or sensitive about important social, political or cultural issues, but it is also used in a derogatory sense, to indicate a tendency to take positions that are too politically correct. For example,

Triggerare, from the English "trigger" (trigger, and therefore trigger, stimulus), is used to indicate something that causes a strong or negative emotional reaction in a person, such as fear, anger, sadness or anxiety. For example,

Zoomer, young person from generation Z. For example,

Considering that a language is always the mirror of its time, it is to be hoped that in future years there will be a brilliant author who creates an important literary work in the Z language.

nda> being born on August 26, 1933, and being Millenium born between 1980 and 1995, there is therefore no category in which I could be placed. If there was, what could they be called? Ultramillennium? The question is not rhetorical. Having three wonderful grandchildren and wanting to joke a little when they come to visit me, I could ask: "Tell me. What am I to you? An Ultramillenium, or what?" But I think I know their answer in advance: <<But grandfather! You are the "grandfather">>.

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