Colloquial?

There are so many comments that come out of my mouth daily- both in response to others and also just because.

I like to call these words and phrases amyisms. Other people for sure use them, but definitely not always in the same way. What I say is a part of who I am, and so these weird sayings I've conjured up are definitely a label for my humor, personality, and life. So maybe it's time to explain some of these amyisms.

1. Meep.
First and foremost, absolute number one. All around bae. I doubt there is a single friend of mine who has not heard this escape my lips at some point or another. I guess I use it as a filler. Some people will say nothing in an awkward silence or during a conversation when there's a lull. Somehow my brain doesn't appreciate silence, and would rather meep.

2. Cool beans.
Figuratively of course. Because we all like hot beans. Kind of sarcastic at times, sometimes completely truthful. Just a way to say something that someone said is interesting. This phrase kind of makes my stomach hurt. Beans beans the magical fruit...

3. Same.
Two forms of context. A) You actually agree and want the other person to know. B) Something really weird just happened, and to make all your friends uncomfortable you refer to it and say "Same."

4. Ratch.
Short for ratchet. Obviously overused in the world of college sorority girls, but I can't help it. I refer to probably 10 things a day as ratch. From the state of the MBTA, to the convenience store produce. Sorry not sorry.

5. Retweet to save a life/Retweet if you cried.
For my generation, these are pretty common. I don't think, however, many people use them in real life. For example, when something quasi-unfortunate happens like a friend drinks too much or loses keys, I say RT to save a life. And when something hilarious/usually very uncomfortable and awkward happens, you RT if you cried. Makes sense on twitter, less sense in real life.

6. Brb crying.
Usually not literal. Usually...

7. Dead.
Got this one from my lovely sister Katie. Obviously not actually dead. But somewhere between crying myself into a puddle on the floor because of laughter or "wow I can't believe you said that" sort of a vibe.

8. Oy.
I gotta say this. It's in my Jewish blood. Something goes wrong, oy vay.

9. Can't breathe.
Similar to number 7: dead. However, this one is when all hell breaks loose or can also be when you can't breathe due to laughing. Anxiety is the main reason for this phrase.

10. Womp/Woof.
Damn. Something did not go my way. Or someone tells you something unfortunate and there's nothing you or that person can do about it. Woof.



 Other fan favorites:
"Is it chili day at work?!"
"Can we not and say we did?"
"I literally cannot even with you"
"Can we uber?"
"Can you not?"


 It was pretty hard to pick a top ten. But I hope everyone who reads this and knows me gets a giggle. You've definitely heard me say one of these. And if you haven't, retweet to save a life.


Word(s).

peace.love.meep
-amyjoy