The phrase originally comes from the song "The Kids Are Alright" written by Pete Townshend as part of the English rock band The Who in 1965. While it is not clear that Pete Townshend or The Who intended for this expression to have any profound meaning within the context of their own song, the phrase has been referenced numerous times across all forms of media, usually with the meaning or connotation that "the young generation are doing okay and are going to be just fine".

The phrase, as originally coined by The Who, has been referenced in songs by the Offspring, Fall Out Boy, Bad Religion, Urge Overkill, Lagwagon, Local H, AWOLNATION, The Parlor Mob, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Chloe x Halle, and more. The title of the song was also used as the title of a film and is referenced in the titles of numerous television episodes (e.g. That 70's Show, Supernatural, Ballers, and The Simpsons). It was also used in the Final Fantasy VII novel The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story, the novel having various references to The Who. It is also frequently used in various political headlines and discussions about issues affecting the younger generations.

1.Term used to describe one who is appealing to the senses, both physically and/or emotionally. 2.Someone who is better than bad. 3.Hottie. 4.Caitlin

The act of thrusting out your hips when addressing a maths class.

The act of doing something stupid or saying something stupid.

A casual, cheeky greeting used by the most chill dudes.

When someone gets you angry and they won't stop talking so you tell them to buff your nuts

An attractive person, be it male or female. Used by heterosexuals to describes memembers of the opposite sex and homosexuals to describe members of the same sex. Bi-sexuals get to use it for anyone!