Regardless of their sexual orientation, "can't even" was still the most popular slang term among straight, gay, and bisexual participants. "Can't even" wasn't completely alone, as our research showed that "basic" and "dead" were the second most commonly used phrases among most ethnicities. "Yaaas" was a tie for multiracial respondents, and Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Hawaiians were most likely to use " done" and "savage" as part of their casual lingo. When it came to their most commonly used slang terms, "can't even" was a go-to for Asian-Americans, black or African-Americans, white or Caucasians, and those who identified as multiracial. We also found that those who identified as white or Caucasian were the least likely to recognize the modern meaning behind these phrases. Bonding Over How We "Can't Even"Īmong the 2,000 people surveyed, we found that those who identified as black or African-American were the most likely to accurately identify the meaning behind the jargon. They also used "yaaas," "done," and "Bye Felicia" far more than men did. Most notably, women use "can't even" over 20 percent more than men. Women, however, were likely to use more jargon than men. Men were more likely than women to use words like "savage," "fire," "woke," and "THOT" in their everyday language. They understood 37 percent of the words surveyed and told us they use "done," "can't even," "dead," and "basic" just like everyone else. While baby boomers may be less likely to understand some of today's jargon, we found they commonly use many of the same terms as millennials and Gen Xers. Gen Xers still say "Bye Felicia," while millennials are into "savage" (a way to describe someone as a " badass"). Despite a potential 30-year gap, both generations told us that "can't even," "done," "dead," and "basic" are among their most commonly used shorthand vocabulary. Millennials - who correctly recognized over 60 percent of the words surveyed - were almost identically aligned with Gen Xers. Coined in the '90s film "Friday" by actor and rapper Ice Cube, "Bye Felicia" has had one of the most impressive 20-year comebacks (even working its way into the 2015 film " Straight Outta Compton"). "Bye Felicia" may be one of the oldest pieces of jargon on our list. More easily recognized vernacular included "Thot" (where 63 percent correctly identified it as "that hoe over there") and "Bye Felicia" (75 percent knew it meant dismissing someone unimportant). Of the 2,000 people surveyed, only 32 percent were able to make that connection. While many failed to define "yaaas," more correctly defined "extra." "More of something" may be a traditional explanation, but in these modern times, it means something is over the top. (For instance, imagine being pleasantly surprised by the delicious food being served in some of the nation's best nursing homes.) Nearly half incorrectly guessed the meaning behind "yaaas." While it may resemble the word "yes" (as 43 percent suggested), it actually refers to a way to express excitement over something. When it came to identifying the correct translation of some of today's most common jargon, we found that many of these words were likely to be misinterpreted by at least one-third of the participants surveyed. Over 20 percent of participants use "dead," while more than 16 percent use " savage," "basic," "yaaas," and "lit" regularly. According to Refinery29, "done" is a way to admit being exasperated by something, and is one of the most used jargons by the 2,000 people surveyed. If you've been on the Internet over the last decade, you've probably come in contact with someone who just "can't even." (Try using this slang the next time you discover an amazing 55+ community or get some terrific news about your physical health.)Īlmost 26 percent of respondents also use "done" on a regular basis. As one of the most well-known memes on the Internet today, "can't even" goes as far back as 2005, according to Know Your Meme, and was even used by country music singer Kacey Musgraves as she accepted an award at the 2014 Grammy Awards. What slang terms do participants use most regularly? It turns out, nearly 31 percent use "can't even" more than any other slang term. Slang use and comprehension, by sexual orientation.
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