Our Millennial Moment: Say What?

yass ↝ A word that shows strong agreement with another peer. Popularized by a 2014 Vine featuring a sassy cat who really just wants some treats. — Anthony Santo, 22, Bedford

SQUAD ↝ A group of friends. When this group is together, the IQ collectively drops. —Nick Martin, 33, Chagrin Falls

#blessed ↝ A way to show you are grateful for something but usually something insignificant. Example: "I got some waffles today. #blessed"—Christian Huff, 22, Lakewood

NETFLIX AND CHILL ↝ A quick way to get blocked on Tinder — Brianna Neal, 23, Bainbridge Township

BASIC ↝ I know this is a generalization and everyone is a snowflake and stuff, but this really is a pretty good term for the Starbucks-drinking, leggings-wearing, high messy bun-having, Uggs-sporting girls. —Lindsey Emery, 33, University Heights

bae ↝ Before anyone else, as in a person you put your trust and care into ahead of all other people —Kelsey Pritchard, 25, Cleveland