Why 'Cheugy' is Dumb
The word 'cheugy' was coined by Gaby Rasson in 2013, while attending Beverly Hills high school. The word is generally one of mocking, meaning uncool or untrendy. When Hallie Cain introduced the word to Tiktok in March of this year it gained mass popularity, far outreaching its origins in LA. At first, the word seemed to have a very loose meaning, different things were cheugy to different people. However, while these people want you to believe that 'cheugy' is different from 'basic', a word that has been part of Internet vernacular for far longer, it really isn't. In case you don't frequent Tiktok as much as I do, let me break down a few things that seem to be widely accepted as cheugy. Think 2010s fashion: chevron print, statement necklaces, Ugg boots and 'Live Laugh Love' signs. Minion memes and 'Girl Boss' culture also make the list. While researching 'cheugy examples' I couldn't help thinking, "isn't there a word ...