Squared ID

When my grandma talks about her 'bluewaffle' days, she's not being literal. For her, it means a time in life that felt confusing and a bit off. Her version of modern problems, but with an old-fashioned twist. It's how she makes sense of the world today, in her own way.

My teenager uses 'hunky dory' like it's a secret code. To her, it means everything is going smoothly, but without showing off. She says it when she's okay with something, but not too excited. It's her way of being 'fine' but not too 'in your face' about it.

At work, when a boss says 'bluewaffle' in a meeting, it's not about confusion. It's a way to push back. They're saying the problem is vague and probably not important. To them, it's a sneaky way to call something out without being too direct. It shows they're smart and not afraid to question things.

On social media, 'bluewaffle' becomes a joke. People use it to describe something that's mysterious or just plain weird. It's like calling it out for being confusing, but in a fun way. A way to say, 'This is interesting, but maybe a bit too much.

Between friends, saying 'hunky dory' after a fight is like a peace treaty. It means everything's good, but you're still holding your own line. You're saying, 'We’re good, but I’m not forgetting.' It’s a mix of forgiveness and keeping your own space.

When my grandma says 'A-OK', she's not just giving the thumbs up , it's like she's ticking off a list in her head, making sure everything's perfect for Sunday dinner. She learned it from a relative who worked with Navy guys, so it's like old-school approval with a southern twist. I roll my eyes sometimes, but deep down, I know it means she really cares.

CO.OL' is this new slang my cousin brought home from his coding bootcamp. It's like saying 'cool' but with a techy flair, almost like a startup vibe. We use it when we're talking about a new app or app update. It's funny because my mom thinks it's just him being a pretentious tech kid, but we get it , it's our way of keeping up with the jargon.

My teenager uses 'uncool' like it's a universal truth , if something isn't 'uncool,' then it's just noise. He says it when I play my old jazz records or when his friends come over in jeans. It's his language for saying something's out of fashion or just plain annoying. And I get it, because he's trying to stake out his own identity.

My coworker says things are 'new-wave' all the time, and it drives me crazy. To her, it means something fresh and modern, but she uses it for everything , new software, new coffee machines, even the new office plants. It's like she's trying to sound trendy, but it feels a little forced. I think she's just using it to feel like part of the in-crowd.

My sister says 'vanguard' when she's trying to sound smart about a new project she's starting. It's like she's translating her ideas into fancy business jargon. We laugh it off, but I get what she's doing , she wants to show she's leading the charge. It's her way of stepping up without being too pushy.