The A to Z English Podcast Vocabulary Spotlight | 00s Slang
In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack tests Xochitl's knowledge of American English slang from the 00s.
Bling-bling:
This term was used to describe flashy, ostentatious jewelry, often associated with the hip-hop culture of the time.
Bae:
An acronym for "Before Anyone Else," used as a term of endearment for a significant other.
Crunk:
A style of hip-hop music that combines elements of hip-hop and electronic dance music, often characterized by energetic beats.
Dolla dolla bills, y'all:
A playful way to refer to money, influenced by hip-hop lyrics.
Fo' shizzle:
A playful variation of "for sure," popularized by rapper Snoop Dogg.
Homie:
A term used to refer to a close friend or someone from the same community.
Jelly:
Used to express jealousy or envy. For example, "I'm so jelly of your new phone!"
Rad:
An abbreviation of "radical," used to describe something cool or awesome.
Wassup:
A casual greeting, derived from "What's up?" often used in a laid-back, friendly manner.
Y2K:
Refers to the year 2000 and the concerns about the potential computer glitches and issues associated with the transition from 1999 to 2000.
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