New Russian. How not to get lost among cringes, crashes and not to leave the chat room

If you don’t quite understand today’s youth either, then you need to familiarize yourself with our list of the most popular youth words as soon as possible. New realities show a huge percentage of anglicisms borrowed into Russian speech by today’s teenagers. We explain the most popular expressions.

You are my crush

In English, the word crush means “to crack, break”. In the slang of teenagers, it is also similar to the meaning of the word “favorite”. Often it refers to an unreciprocated and secret crush, about which the girl tells her girlfriend. Crushes often refer to famous personalities that millions are crazy about.

Full cringe

In meaning, the word “cringe” is close to the expression “Spanish shame”. Accordingly, it is a feeling of shame for the action of another person, which is exaggerated several times. There is even a derivative adjective formed from the word “cringe” – cringe. If you hear that you have something cringe, it means – your interlocutor does not like something at all.

That’s a vibe

Literally the word translates as “vibe”, but it implies a special atmosphere from a particular place, event or person. Concerts by different musicians are often memorable for their special vibes. Roughly speaking, a variety of atmosphere that is specific to a particular performer: soulful, stilted, relaxed, etc.

How much can I rofl

And here we come back to the English language again. The word ROFL is an abbreviation of Rolling On the Floor Laughing. It is not hard to guess that the word “rofl” is associated with something funny. Nowadays it is used to refer to any joke, funny situation or just a joke. There is also formed from it the verb “roflil” – “to joke”.

Fakap or fake

These are essentially two synonymous words. Fail literally means “mistake, failure”. Fuck up came from a more profane English expression with a similar meaning. Literally it means a colossal failure, the most powerful blunder, failure. It can also be used to “zafakapat” something, that is, to ruin it.

Banger

This word is often used to refer to the lyrics or melody of a song banging in your head. Advertising videos often resort to the creation of bangers, so that in the thoughts of potential buyers is constantly their product. The word itself comes from the English verb bang (“to hit, hit”). Modern music is teeming with bangers, but let’s not forget that immortal hits that millions know also fall into this category. It turns out that Morgenstern and Freddie Mercury did meet somewhere….

What’s the difference between pop-it and simple-dimple?

The most popular question today is: what are pop-it and simple-dimple? Answer – they are the new anti-stress toys, as in their time were the spinner and lickers.

Pop-it is a real analog of the plastic wrap in which fragile objects are packed. It is a silicone panel in which many balls protrude. You can press on them to push them in, then turn them over and do the same. Pop-it comes in different shapes, colors, and sizes. It turns out to be an endless anti-stress film, which many people lack for happiness in life.

Simple-dimple works on the same principle. Literally translated as “simple dimple.” It is most often made up of two to three pieces or multiple bubbles, making it more accessible to move around.

The only difference between a pop-it and a simple-dimple is the size. A pop-it can be so large that you can burst it with two hands at the same time. As for the simple-dimple, it can easily fit in a pocket and be an indispensable helper in any stressful situation absolutely anywhere.