If you’ve been feeling a little lost online or IRL (that's ‘In Real Life’), here are five terms that will up your chat game.

That slaps

When a song is really good, this is a prime expression of delight. It might even imply that the speaker has included the track on one of their MyMuze playlists.

Have you heard Lizzo’s Truth Hurts? That track slaps!

Bonus point: One of the lines in Lizzo’s song says ‘shoot your shot’. That’s the act of letting go of your ego and pursuing a romantic interest.

Chonk

This is used to describe cats who are carrying a few extra kilograms.

When it comes down to it, we’ve got to give credit where it’s due: Garfield is the ultimate chonk.

 

Note: Want to know if a bit more exercise can help your chonk lose a few kilos? The V-Pet Tracker can help!

Finstagram

Many young people took to Instagram (IG) when their older relatives discovered Facebook. Now that these family members are also finding their way to IG, the youth have had to get creative and seek refuge in fake IG accounts. So if you’re wondering why your daughter is posting less, do some investigation...

Another reason to have a Finstagram is to have a space that caters to more authentic content than what a curated IG feed allows. (Of course, many influencers claim that the best way to grow your following is to always post authentic, uncurated content. Click here for more tips on how to grow your IG following.)

Friend 1: Have you seen my post on IG from last night?

Friend 2: I was just on your profile, but I didn’t see it...

Friend 1: Not that one. Go to my Finstagram.

Mood

The perfect response to anything that resonates with you. When you feel particularly strongly about something, you could enhance the expression by saying ‘big mood’.

Friend 1: Did you see Meghan and Bey bringing that regal energy to The Lion King premiere?

Friend 2: Mood!

Friend 3: BIG mood!

 

Snatching wigs

You can’t go beyond ‘snatching a wig’ – this is the ultimate reaction to anything that leaves you pleasantly surprised.

Céline Dion’s lewks (see: looks, read: outfits) have her out here snatching all of our wigs.

Plot twist: Yes, Céline really is cool again.

Bonus point: Wig can also be used as a more simple expression. If a friend tells you Cardi B is doing a world tour that includes South Africa, you could say ‘Oh, wig!’.

While you’re catching up with Gen Z, keep at it by upgrading your internet speed with Vodacom Fibre. Trust us, it really will snatch your wig! 

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