Language

Lately I’ve been learning all kinds of vocabulary from my youngest sister that is making me feel old. There is only a 6 year age difference, and yet, it’s like speaking to someone from a foreign country.

For example: “Totes.” This is an expression of agreement, literally a lazy derivation of the word “totally.”

My sister has also coined her own phrases such as “grout-fit” and “Rambo.” “Grout-fit” came about when I was accused of wearing one the other day; apparently it is an all-gray colored outfit. In context, I’m sure the statement was something like “You totes need a scarf or something to go with that grout-fit.” This might be some popular thing amongst 17-year-olds. I don’t really know.

However, I’m pretty sure “Rambo” is an original. Basically it’s the same as going commando (aka wearing no underwear under your pants) except it specifically refers to not having shaved your pubic hair first, since it’s like a jungle. I can’t even think of a reason this word needs to exist.