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      That’s Hot! How Fluent Are You in Early 2000s Slang?

      That’s Hot! How Fluent Are You in Early 2000s Slang?
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      Language · Retro & Nostalgia

      By BrainFall Staff - Published: April 1, 2025

      The early 2000s were a magical time – flip phones were revolutionary, Von Dutch trucker hats were high fashion, and everyone was trying to figure out exactly what Paris Hilton meant when she declared things “That’s hot.”

      This era gave us some of the most distinctive slang in recent memory, powered by teen movies, reality TV, hip-hop culture, and the dawn of texting. From “bling-bling” to “that’s whack,” these expressions weren’t just ways of speaking – they were cultural statements that defined a generation coming of age alongside the internet.

      Whether you were sending “brb” on AIM, calling your friends to tell them something was “off the chain,” or avoiding people who were “totally buggin,” the vocabulary of the early 2000s created an unmistakable linguistic moment that we’re still quoting (often ironically) today.

      So grab your Juicy Couture tracksuit and Sidekick phone – it’s time to see if you remember the difference between “crunk” and “cribs,” or if your early 2000s vocabulary knowledge is… well… whack.

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      Question 1/12

      Paris Hilton made which phrase famous in the early 2000s?

      • So basic
      • That's hot
      • You go girl
      • As if
      Question 2/12

      If something was described as "off the hook" in the early 2000s, it was:

      • Canceled or postponed
      • Extremely good or exciting
      • Outdated or uncool
      • Dangerous or risky
      Question 3/12

      A hit 2004 movie tried to make which slang word happen?

      • Clutch
      • Fierce
      • Fetch
      • Grimy
      Question 4/12

      What did "G2G" stand for in early 2000s instant messaging?

      • Going to game
      • Great to gather
      • Good to go
      • Got to go
      Question 5/12

      In the early 2000s, "bling" or "bling-bling" referred to:

      • Bright clothing
      • Cell phone accessories
      • Flashy jewelry
      • Customized cars
      Question 6/12

      What was someone doing if they were "hanging a chad" in the early 2000s?

      • Dancing poorly
      • Breaking up with someone
      • Installing computer hardware
      • Voting with a problematic ballot
      Question 7/12

      What did it mean when something was "da bomb" in early 2000s slang?

      • It was dangerous or risky
      • It was excellent or impressive
      • It was about to become popular
      • It was a complete failure
      Question 8/12

      If someone told you to "talk to the hand" in the early 2000s, they were:

      • Asking you to help with palm reading
      • Suggesting you use a hand-free device
      • Encouraging you to be more expressive
      • Dismissing you or refusing to listen
      Question 9/12

      In early 2000s slang, if something was "tight," it was:

      • Difficult or challenging
      • Cool or excellent
      • Stressful or anxiety-inducing
      • Expensive or overpriced
      Question 10/12

      The early 2000s verb "to ghost" someone originally meant:

      • To ignore someone's text messages
      • To stalk someone's social media
      • To leave without saying goodbye
      • To dress up like them as a prank
      Question 11/12

      Which of these phrases would you most likely hear in conjunction with "Wassssuuuuup" in the early 2000s?

      • No cap
      • On fleek
      • True, true
      • Low key
      Question 12/12

      In early 2000s lingo, what did it mean if your outfit was "so fresh"?

      • It was brand new and unworn
      • It was inappropriate for the occasion
      • It was recently washed
      • It was stylish or fashionable
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