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kids these days 

A set rhetorical form of great antiquity in which the speaker or writer deplores the unusual and previously unheard-of deficiencies of the present young in morals, manners, taste, dress, intellectual achievement, awareness, energy, self-discipline, appearance, etc. etc. etc. Often applied ironically. Sometimes expanded to 'people these days'.
'I see where Will has another "kids these days" column out. He never seems to tire of telling us how we're going to the dogs.'
kids these days by anarcissie October 29, 2011
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kids these days 

to disapprove of somethin, when someone does somethin retarted or dumb
god! whats with kids these days?
kids these days by geoff March 9, 2003

kids these days 

Phrase uttered by parents and some teenagers who grew up in the late 80s-early 90s when a Spoiled Brat starts to do what he or she does best.
Spoiled Brat- I don't wanna go home! I want to go to Burger King! *proceeds to throw a huge tantrum*
Brat's Mom- Now, sweetie, you know we can't go to Burger King; we're on a budget....
Spoiled Brat- SHUT UP!!!!!!!! I WANT BURGER KING!!!!! *continues to whine and cry and kicks down a display* GIMME BURGER KING!!!!!!
Me- Kids these days....what little brats.
kids these days by Shawn B. May 31, 2003

Kids these days 

A phrase defining the kids nowadays. It's a way far from youths before. So it's preferring the teenagers today thats acting bustard and douchebags.
Guy1: Dude, look at them! They're so wtf! They're screaming like a flip.
Guy2: Yea dude. I know. Well, kids these days.
Kids these days by Freakingsandee November 13, 2010

Kids these days 

Kids are hard to understand. They act waaaaaaaay mature for their age. Often says stuff they're not supposed to say like daddy! or fmh (fuck me hard)! and cuss words? don't even get moi started..
whats wrong with kids these days everything!
Sonion comes from a GIF that is a mix of the word son and onion ( if you use this slang you like dih)
Man 1 says "I drank last night I need a break" Man 2 "Sonion"
Sonion by popularloner67 March 11, 2026
Word of the Day on June 4, 2026

breatharian 

One whos diet consists of air, light, and prana, with a possible sip of water now and then.
The breatharian has air, light, and prana for food.
breatharian by leena gabor November 8, 2005
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