Youth Culture

noun a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to mainstream cultural practices

• The counter culture movement of the 1960s challenged traditional societal norms.
• The counter culture scene in this city is thriving with underground artists and musicians.
• Dude, that party last night was so counter culture - everyone was dressed in vintage clothes and listening to indie bands.
• Her decision to quit her corporate job and travel the world was a form of counter culture in her family.

noun a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional lifestyle and fashion choices, typically characterized by wearing short skirts and bobbed hair

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• The flapper style of the 1920s was characterized by short skirts and bobbed hair.
• My great-grandmother used to be a flapper back in her day.
• She's a real flapper, always on the go and never staying in one place for long.
• The wind whipped through the trees, causing the leaves to flutter like flappers on a dress.

noun a child or young person

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• The kid showed great promise in the field of mathematics.
• That kid is really good at playing video games.
• Did you see that kid's sick skateboard tricks?
• She's just a kid at heart, always full of wonder and curiosity.

noun a formal dance, especially one held for a high school or college class at the end of the academic year

• The prom is a formal event held at the end of the school year.
• Are you going to the prom with anyone special?
• I heard the prom is gonna be lit this year!
• Attending the prom symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.

noun a person between the ages of 13 and 19

adjective relating to or characteristic of teenagers

• The teenager was engrossed in studying for his upcoming exams.
• The teenager was totally into binge-watching his favorite TV show.
• That teenager is always on fleek with their fashion choices.
• The teenager's mind was a whirlwind of emotions as they navigated the complexities of adolescence.

noun the period between childhood and adulthood, early maturity

adjective relating to young people or characteristics of young people

• The organization aims to provide mentorship programs for at-risk youth in the community.
• My youth group is planning a trip to the amusement park next weekend.
• Hey, did you see that new movie about the group of youth solving mysteries? It was lit!
• The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, so it's important to invest in their development.

noun a member of Generation Z, typically born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s

• The Gen Zer population is known for their strong digital literacy skills.
• I heard that Gen Zers are really into TikTok and Instagram.
• Gen Zers are always flexing their fits on social media.
• Gen Zers are like digital natives, born with smartphones in their hands.

noun a remarkable or impressive person or thing; a large or impressive event or party

• The annual music festival, Lollapalooza, attracts thousands of attendees each year.
• Are you going to Lollapalooza this weekend? It's going to be epic!
• Lollapalooza is the ultimate music fest, you don't want to miss it!
• The party was a lollapalooza of fun and excitement, everyone had a great time.

noun a person who is considered to be mainstream or conventional in their beliefs, attitudes, and interests

• The term 'normie' is often used in internet culture to refer to someone who is considered mainstream or conventional.
• I can't believe that normie doesn't know what a meme is!
• Normies just don't understand our inside jokes.
• In a world full of creativity and uniqueness, being a normie can sometimes feel like blending into the background.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the generation born between Generation Z and the millennial generation, typically referring to individuals born in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s.

• The zillennial generation is often characterized as having a unique blend of traits from both Generation Z and Millennials.
• My younger cousin is a zillennial - she's always on her phone but also loves going thrift shopping.
• I love hanging out with zillennials because they always know the latest slang and trends.
• The zillennial mindset is all about embracing change and adapting to new technologies.

noun the action of exploiting teenagers for commercial gain or entertainment purposes

• The film industry has been criticized for its use of teensploitation in movies targeting young audiences.
• I heard that new movie is just another teensploitation flick trying to cash in on teenage viewers.
• I can't stand those cheesy teensploitation films that are all about exploiting young people.
• Using teensploitation tactics to sell products to teenagers is like preying on their vulnerabilities.

noun a swear word that starts with the letter 'F', typically used to express anger or frustration

• The speaker accidentally dropped an F-bomb during the conference presentation.
• I can't believe he just casually dropped an F-bomb in the middle of the meeting.
• She was so angry that she just started dropping F-bombs left and right.
• The politician's use of the F-bomb in his speech caused quite a stir among the audience.