![]() Gyat! It’s that time again. Spring break is upon us and with it comes the children of our children seeking warmer climes and perhaps a beach. They bring with them not only their dirty laundry but a vocabulary of slang words that have you wondering if your hearing aids are working properly. Well, fear not. Communication may still be possible. It’s not too late to learn English as a second language. Below I present to you 10 of 2025’s idioms, with a few holdovers from 2024 that haven’t yet been discarded. But if you’re like me, you probably won’t remember. So, glow up and don’t be mid. Test your knowledge with the ESL quiz below. LEWK
7-10, Excellent. GYAT! 4 – 6, Pretty Good – you’re almost a sigma. 0 – 3, less than mid! Want the real intended usage? Lewk: distinctive fashion look or outfit; Delulu: delusional, unrealistic; GYAT: Reactionary word responding to something/someone shocking or admirable; Rizz: person that has a strong presence or charm; Fanum Tax: taking or stealing food away from someone; Mid: when something is mediocre; Glow Up: a compliment to someone’s appearance or beauty that improved from the past; Ate: something that is exceptionally good or awe-inspiring; Sigma: someone who is cool, popular; Cheugy: something that was once fashionable. Comments are closed.
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About the AuthorSusan is the author of two award-winning collections of humorous personal essays: “How Old Am I in Dog Years?” and “How to Complain When There’s Nothing to Complain About.” Check out her Author Page HERE. Archives
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