Youth Culture Terms

noun a group of people who associate closely for social or criminal purposes

• The police are working to dismantle the gang responsible for the recent string of robberies.
• I heard that gang hangs out at the abandoned warehouse down the street.
• Those guys are part of a pretty rough gang, watch out for them.
• The gang of negative thoughts in my mind was making it hard to focus on anything positive.

noun a slang term for a dilapidated or old car, typically in poor condition

• The old hooptie car was in need of repairs.
• I can't believe you're still driving that hooptie around town.
• Check out my new hooptie ride, it's a real beater.
• Her fashion sense was a hooptie, with mismatched colors and patterns.

noun abbreviation for 'that feeling when', used to express a relatable emotion or experience

• The feeling when you successfully complete a challenging project is truly rewarding.
• TFW you finally get a reply from your crush.
• TFW you ace a test you didn't study for.
• TFW the stars align and everything falls into place perfectly.