90s phrases that are still in vogue to date and their meanings
Learning catchphrases and slang is as important as learning a new language when you move to a new environment. The slangs are usually mixed with the regular language and if you don’t get a grasp of both, you mind it difficult to understand people.
Slangs are peculiar to locations and time, while some are not necessarily popular nowadays, others are still quite relevant and they are used within the frame of the normal English language.
The 90s phrases are used to express different feelings or moods. They are fun to use and it makes communication, especially among the young interesting. Some 90s phrases are shortened forms of greetings.
In this piece, we shall be taking a look at 100 90s phrases that young people still use today.
This is one of the most common 90s phrases. It is synonymous with “Let’s go”
It’s a way of greeting. It’s the shortened form of “What’s Up”
To take a chill pill means to relax or be patient especially when one is in a tense situation.
When you are having a conversation and you are tired of hearing what the person is saying, raise your hand and place it in the direction of his or her face.
This is also one of the most common 90s phrases. It is used when you want to get the latest news, lists, or gossip in town.
This 90s phrase is used to express trepidation or fear. For instance, “I’m bug in right now, I think someone stole my wallet”
Curled from Will Smith’s popular video in the 90s, “Gettin Jiggy, ” this expression means to dance without minding whether one is watching or not.
Nowadays, you might use “hottie” or “hot” in describing someone attractive or good at something. However, in the 90s, “Fly” was used instead.
This phrase is used in characterizing someone fortunate.
An expression of joy, surprise, or excitement.
This means All Right
This catchphrase is from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s title character from the 1991 science fiction thriller film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It means Goodbye
A phrase used in dismissing someone’s stupid action
An Australian phrase that means Okay or Suits yourself
Used to express something or performance that is exceptional
Used to describe something that is super-amazing or extraordinary.
This is also one of the most commonly used 90s phrases. When someone is described as a muppet, it means that the person is foolish.
An informal way of confessing to a wrongdoing
A phrase used in expressing excitement curled from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
This 90s phrase is used when someone is becoming very angry, up to the point of violence.
Used in describing someone who loves heavy metal music. It’s also used in referring to someone who is extremely annoying. For instance, your friend is such a headbanger
Can you guess what I’m thinking?
Someone that reports the wrongdoings of other people to the management or a person in a position of authority.
To take the piss.
One of the top 90s phrases. It is used in describing a person that is really nice, admirable, and decent. For instance, David is all that and a bag of chips.
Used in describing someone very good or reticent.
Beans was used in place of money (dollars) in the 90s. For Example, “Please lend me 10 beans for a taxi” Bucks is commonly used now.
A word used in describing a person who appears to be good-looking from a distance but on a closer look, he or she is far from being attractive. For example,”If you think Jaret is handsome, you gotta take a second look because he is a Monnet!”
Used in referring to a lady or a girl.
To jack someone up means to beat the person mercilessly.
When you call someone your home skillet, it means the person is trustworthy and you can confide in him or her. The person can be a friend or a relative. For example, “Hello, home skillet, can we meet up soon? I have got to discuss something with you”
Made famous by Seinfield, it is used in place of unnecessary or irrelevant details about a story.
A way of telling a girl to break up with a guy who has been treating her badly. For example, “Hey Rose, I think it is time you kick Jeremy to the curb”
Fart-knocker was one of the most popular 90s phrases. It was coined from MTV’s Beavis and Butthead. It is used in describing a low-class person or someone useless. For example, “I am going out with that fart-knocker again this week.”
A way of expressing affirmation to a statement. It is the shortened form of “Word Up.” For example,
David: Do you understand what I just said?
Tom: Word
Used in expressing anger especially when someone did something that got you extremely angry. For instance, “Mark just tore my yearbook, I am about to open a can on him”
Used in describing someone who gets angry unnecessarily or someone who gets angry easily. For instance, “Lisa is always Salty, I think she needs to take a chill pill”
Someone’s house
To act crazy
It originated from pop culture. It is used when someone is ready to do anything.
An expression used in encouraging someone especially a girl or lady who is doing something great or interesting.
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