Allegra Miles, a 21-year-old from the US, has stirred considerable buzz online by dissecting and debunking common slang phrases used by millennials.
In a TikTok video that garnered over 189,000 views, Allegra provided her followers with a crash course in modern-day vernacular, offering alternative phrases popularized by Gen Z.
Outdated Millennial Slang Under the Microscope
Allegra highlighted several phrases that she believes have become outdated among millennials. Terms like ‘YOLO’, ‘game’, ‘slay’, ‘on point’, and ‘vibe’, once ubiquitous among the older demographic, are now being phased out in favor of newer expressions embraced by Gen Z.
Language Evolution: From ‘Vibe’ to ‘Type Beat’
According to Allegra, phrases like ‘vibe’, commonly used by millennials to describe the atmosphere or feeling of a place, have been supplanted by ‘type beat’ in Gen Z lexicon.
She explained that while ‘vibe’ might denote a certain ambiance, ‘type beat’ conveys a more specific and nuanced description.
Transitioning to Gen Z Vernacular
Allegra suggested alternative phrases to replace traditional millennial slang. For instance, she proposed swapping ‘on point’ with ‘locked in’, ‘game’ with ‘rizz’ (short for ‘charisma’), and ‘YOLO’ with ‘F*** it, we ball’. Similarly, she advocated for using ‘eat’ instead of ‘slay’ to commend someone’s exceptional performance.
Mixed Reactions and Cultural Divide
While Allegra’s linguistic revelations resonated with many of her Gen Z followers, they also sparked amusement and bewilderment among older generations. Comments on her TikTok video ranged from gratitude for the language update to bemusement and disbelief from millennials and Gen Xers alike, highlighting the ever-evolving nature of language and generational cultur
