Vocabulary Spotlight | 00s Slang

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack tests Xochitl's knowledge of American English slang from the 00s.Bling-bling:This term was used to describe flashy, ostentatious jewelry, often associated with the hip-hop culture of the time.Bae:An acronym for "Before Anyone Else," used as a term of endearment for a significant other.Crunk:A style of hip-hop music that combines elements of hip-hop and electronic dance music, often characterized by energetic beats.Dolla dolla bills, y'all:A playful way to refer to money, influenced by hip-hop lyrics.Fo' shizzle:A playful variation of "for sure," popularized by rapper Snoop Dogg.Homie:A term used to refer to a close friend or someone from the same community.Jelly:Used to express jealousy or envy. For example, "I'm so jelly of your new phone!"Rad:An abbreviation of "radical," used to describe something cool or awesome.Wassup:A casual greeting, derived from "What's up?" often used in a laid-back, friendly manner.Y2K:Refers to the year 2000 and the concerns about the potential computer glitches and issues associated with the transition from 1999 to 2000.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/vocabulary-spotlight-00s-slang/Social Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy