30 frasi gergali degli anni '90 che dovrebbero tornare in auge

Se volete sapere se qualcuno è diventato maggiorenne negli anni '90, c'è un modo rapido per scoprirlo.

Just totally out of the blue scream out “Schwing!’’ and if they look at you like there’s something wrong with you, you’re probably dealing with Millennials.

(Btw it’s a 90s reference made popular by Mike Myers, and it means being excited about something).

Gli anni '90 sono stati un periodo fantastico per le parole gergali. Ce ne sono così tante che sono ancora oggi impresse nella cultura pop e, al solo nominarle, la mente torna immediatamente alle camicie di flanella, alle Sketchers e all'ascolto dei Pearl Jam. È stata un'epoca davvero cool.

Ci sono tante frasi che sono state dimenticate, o almeno non più utilizzate, ma che secondo me dovrebbero tornare in auge perché sono davvero speciali.

Ecco alcune frasi gergali che hanno segnato gli anni '90 e che vivranno per sempre nei nostri cuori! (Finché non torneranno, ovviamente):

Come se!

This is one of the most iconic phrases from the 90s! It means “I don’t think so, pal!’’ or “In your dreams!’’

It was made popular by Alicia Silverstone who said it plenty of times in the 90s hit “Clueless’’ Classic.

Tutto questo e un sacchetto di patatine

This is used to describe something that is so awesome! Something that is so good, it’s hard to believe.

Tutti

Used instead of “like’’. “She was all… he was all..’’ A truly peculiar one, but it sure did get the point across.

Rimbalzo

Used to signify departure. You said it when you were on your way out – “Let’s bounce!’’ or “I gotta bounce, see you later’’

Bout it – bout it

This terminology is from the hip hop in the 90s, and it means you’re basically down for anything! You’re free and willing to do something.

Buggin’

This is used to explain someone’s unnecessary concern over an issue that isn’t as important as they’re making it out to be. “Boy, why are you buggin’??’’

Clownin’

I clown sono generalmente spaventosi, giusto? Per la maggior parte delle persone, almeno, in modo spaventoso.

So this would mean that somebody has gone crazy. “HeHe was full on clownin’ on her, it was insane!’’

Culla

Somebody’s flat our house, it’s where the crew usually hangs out. “Everybody’s at her crib, come over!’’

Crunk

Questa frase è solitamente associata al fine settimana. Tutti si sbronzano nel fine settimana!

Significa scatenarsi, impazzire e di solito essere piuttosto ubriachi. Tutti si lasciano andare, bevono e si divertono.

Tagliare. E. Fuori.

Questa frase è solitamente seguita da un forte gesto della mano e deve essere pronunciata esattamente come è scritta.

A pause after every word, it’s a little more dramatic that way. It means that you need to stop doing something immediately. Like seriously.

Volare

Something so cool and amazing! This is what they said back in the 90s when something was ‘’it’’.

‘’She was so fly in that music video.’’ Every time I hear this word ,I feel how outdated it is and I can’t help but wish that somebody would start using it again. We need it in our lives today.

Padella di casa

This is your homeboy, your close friend! He feels like family, and he’s the one you go to for everything.

You wouldn’t ever endanger this friendship, because it’s too precious to you.

Andare per posta

Non volete essere vicini a questa persona quando succede. Quando le persone vanno fuori di testa, significa che sono impazzite per qualcosa!

’I told her I would be late, and she went postal on me!’’ Non si deve fare nulla di questa persona. Non hanno buone intenzioni.

 Hella

when something is really wow. ‘’She look hella good!’’ You use this when you are impressed with something and want to emphasize your feelings about it.

I’m outtie

I think this one’s pretty self-explanatory. ‘’Gotta go, bye!’’ You say it as you’re leaving the premises.

Pazzo

But not as in angry. As strange as it sounds, ‘’mad’’ actually means that something is truly awesome!

When you read ‘’mad’’ with regards to anything in the 90s, know that it’s something really loved. ‘’This sandwich is mad good, bro!’’ He really enjoyed that sandwich.

No duh

Quando si vuole far capire a qualcuno che sta dicendo cose ovvie, ma non nel modo più gentile.

Un altro gergo che dovrebbe tornare al più presto!

NON

This means the opposite of the thing that precedes it. Basically, you’re saying something, only to add ‘’NOT’’ and make them see you were just saying it ironically.

‘’ Sure, Mary, I’d be happy to help you move… NOT!’’ Kind of mean, but that’s how they did it back in the day.

Oh, cavolo

Questo viene detto in una situazione che ha lasciato tutti nell'incredulità e nello shock più totale.

Di solito si tratta di una situazione che ha colto tutti di sorpresa.

Aprire un barattolo di merda

Roughly translated: ‘’Don’t make me come there and kick your ass! Because you know I will.’’

Non volete sentire questa frase. Consideratevi avvertiti.

Raccogli il tuo viso

In this instance, you have been left so embarrassed that you can’t show your face.

This usually occurs when somebody proves you wrong, and you’re left standing there like an idiot.

Salato

Used when somebody is apparently mad about something, but for no real reason. ‘’Yo, why are being you so salty about this, it’s not that big of a deal!?’’

It’s the perfect expression really, just like the face you make when you taste too much salt, and you’re just like ‘’Nah’’.

Scendere

Non è uno scherzo. Una ragazza vi dirà questo se vi vede fare i dispetti al suo uomo.

‘’Step off my man!’’ This is usually said before an altercation between two females. It’s your last warning.

Prendete una pillola di tranquillità

This is used when you’re trying to calm someone down. ‘’Calm your nerves, it’s all good, man.’’

What’s the 411?

I’m not sure what would exactly happen if one decided to dial this number, but what it means is ‘’What’s the fresh gossip, what’s new happening?’’

This is a gossipy phrase, when you’re trying to get as much info about something as you possibly can.

Trippin’

Used to call a person out when they’re acting irrational and annoying about something. ‘’Dude, why are you trippin’ about this, relax!’’

Parlare con la mano

Today’s equivalent would be ‘’Ain’t nobody got time for that!’’ Basically, stuff that you’re not interested in and don’t have time for.

Malvagio

This is a white people rendition of ‘’mad’’.

Black people would say something along the lines of ‘’Yo, man, that was mad cool!’’ and white people would be like ‘’That was wicked cool, dude!’’ You get the gist.

Parola

significa che si comprende totalmente e completamente ciò di cui l'altra persona sta parlando, o che si è completamente d'accordo con lei!

One person would say ‘’You get what I’m talking about here, right?’’ and you’d be like ‘’Word.’’

Boo ya

Something similar to, ‘’In your face!’’ that we say today. Or you could say it in a state of total thrill and excitement. It’s up to you.