"A new survey by Perspectus Global has revealed the once-popular terms that have been consigned to history. 'How's-your-father' tops the list, with 80 per cent of Gen Z admitting they've never used the expression. 'Hanky-panky' leaves 67 per cent baffled, while almost half (48 per cent) say they've never used the word 'nookie'. In contrast, Gen Z's favourite slang for sex is now 'smash', according to the survey."
"'Our research shows just how much language evolves and changes, and over relatively short periods of time,' said Harriet Scott, founder and CEO of Perspectus Global. 'Terms for sex or sexual activity, have often relied on euphemisms, slang or metaphor, as to talk directly about the act itself is taboo.' Sex is often seen as a taboo subject. To break the stigma, the survey set out to shed light on the words and phrases people of all ages use to describe sex."
2,800 British respondents reported words and phrases they use to describe sex. The results show sharp generational differences: many older euphemisms are rarely used by Gen Z. Eighty per cent of Gen Z have never used 'How's-your-father'. Sixty-seven per cent are unfamiliar with 'hanky-panky' and 48 per cent say they have never used 'nookie'. Seventy-one per cent of Gen Z would not use 'making love'. Popular older phrases such as 'slap and tickle', 'screwing', 'getting your leg over', and 'a seeing-to' are largely shunned. Contemporary Gen Z slang favors 'smash'.
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