Ever been stuck in a conversation where the person you are speaking with responded with “Qiqil mo c acQoue” and you are completely clueless of what that means? It is very probable that you are speaking with a Filipino millennial or someone from Generation Y. They are born between early 1980s to early 2000s.
Here are seven expressions only true millennials will understand.
1. Ginalingan!
Perfect for someone who was invited in the wedding as a guest but wore a Michael Cinco gown upstaging the bride.
2. Push mo ‘yan teh!
Want to give your 100% support to someone for love or career? Encourage your friends to give it a try and take the risk by telling them “Push mo ‘yan teh!”
3. Shookdt si acoe!
Remember when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie broke up? We were all surprised by the news we cannot help but say “SHOOKDT C ACOE!”
4. Qiqil c acQoeh!
Bought a new dress to impress your crush who turned his back on you saying, “Nagmamaganda ka na naman”? That’s when the expression “Qiqil c acQoeh!” is most appropriate!
5. Pak! Ganern!
Got promoted at work? The mere thought of personal growth and higher compensation makes you wanna shout “Pak! Ganern!”
6. Don’t me!
We all have that one friend who tells you they are on their way but he is still in the house tying his shoes. Being able to sense that he is lying to you makes you want to text him, “Don’t me!”
7. Edi wow!
“Edi wow!” works when you do not know what to say or reply. It’s also often used when someone tells you something that is a ‘big deal’ for them but a ‘nonsense’ to you.
