What Your Go-To Holiday Drink Says About You

The holidays are here, and so are the beverages that define us. From mulled wine to eggnog, your choice of holiday drink is more revealing than a slip-up during Secret Santa. Let’s sip our way through the personality breakdowns of the season’s most iconic drinks, and yes, I’ll be throwing shade (and tequila shots) along the way.

You’re either a Pinterest mom or someone who desperately wishes they lived in a Hallmark movie. Mulled wine drinkers love a cozy aesthetic and are the first to suggest wearing matching pajamas for the family photo. You probably say things like “it’s giving hygge” unironically and have strong opinions about which cinnamon sticks work best.

Bold choice. Eggnog drinkers are the risk-takers of the group, because let’s be honest—this drink is just one misstep away from being gross. You believe in tradition, no matter how questionable, and you’re not afraid of a little rum-fueled chaos. If you’re reaching for nog, you’re the kind of person who would absolutely start a snowball fight in a designer coat and hey, I don't blame you, babe.

You’re classy but not too precious to throw back a drink that tastes like a cozy hug. A hot toddy drinker is basically a winter survivalist—practical, warm, and always prepared with a monologue about how “honey is good for the throat.” You’ve got a mysterious vibe, and people assume you’ve read at least three novels this month.

Holiday bubbly lovers know how to bring the party. You’re effervescent (pun intended), always ready for a toast, and likely the first to start dancing when “All I Want for Christmas Is You” comes on. While others are decorating cookies, you’re planning your New Year’s Eve outfit to the soundtrack of Taylor Swift's Champagne Problems.

You’re a wildcard, and I respect it. Tequila drinkers know that the holidays are about making memories (or forgetting them). While everyone else is sipping something warm and spicy, you’re spicing things up with a lime wedge and a daring grin. It’s a power move, really—unconventional, bold, and always unexpected.

You’re nostalgic, pure, and possibly the designated driver. Hot cocoa lovers bring the wholesome energy, even when someone spikes their drink. You probably love holiday movies, are great with kids, and have the patience to untangle Christmas lights. In my friend group, you're Jacqui (and honestly she's the coolest one of us).

Hello, fellow pinot drinkers! You’re the realist of the group—you know what you like, and you stick with it. Wine lovers are equal parts chill and judgmental, depending on the quality of the charcuterie board. You’re probably the one explaining to everyone why your drink is “perfect for the meal” while sneakily Googling wine pairings.

So, what does your holiday drink say about you? Whether you’re sipping mulled wine like a festive influencer or knocking back tequila shots with zero shame (hello, soulmates), your drink of choice reveals more than you think. Cheers to being yourself this holiday season—glass in hand and judgment-free (unless it’s eggnog… then maybe a little judgment).

Things change so rapidly these days, that it's easy to become unfamiliar with the trendy slang words that all the kids are saying. So, if you're looking for the hottest slang words to make you sound cool, you're going to need a crash course in slang for today from experts. Mind you, just because a slang word is popular, that doesn't mean you have to adapt it into your vocabulary. But, if you're curious what hot slang words are being used right now, here's a tally.

So, where does slang originate? Many times, these pop culture slang terms are first coined on a popular TV show, movie, video game or in popular music. For example, Beyoncé forever made popping the question extra cool with her 2008 single, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," which got men and women talking about if they should "put a ring on it," which sounds so much cooler than "get engaged." Also, today, social media can birth slang words. Experts also note that many young people check out what slang words influencers on TikTok and Instagram are using in videos and photo posts. So, many trendy phrases and words originate on social media these days.

It's also worth noting that while the Millennials were often known for the hottest slang words back in the day, today, it's all about Gen Z and Gen Alpha. They're the ones who are really setting the trends for slang words. It's wild to think that Gen Alpha is already coining slang words. Generation Alpha are those born from 2010-2024, so they are super young right now. Can babies really coin slang terms? Not really, but the oldest kids in this generation are just now becoming teenagers, so it makes sense that they can start to have a real impact on pop culture and slang words and phrases. In fact, a recent viral TikTok post is super funny that shows a millennial mom, Jennifer Maxwell, enlisting her 10-year-old daughter to teach her some new slang terms. Things went not so well, and Maxwell said she really has "no idea" what her daughter is "saying half the time anymore."

But, not all slang has to be so "extra." There are some simple slang words and phrases that you can use now to sound hip, or as hip as possible. Now, let's get into the hottest slang words to make you sound cool, from slang experts.

I don't like this slang term. It just sounds silly to me. But, "extra" means "overly dramatic" or "too much." So, if someone says you're extra, don't say, "extra what?" Just tell them that they're being "extra" for using the term.

This is kind of a cute one. If you're crushing on someone, you might say, "Hey, they are living rent-free in my head." It means you have someone on your mind.

This is an interesting slang term, because it really means the same thing as its traditional definition. If someone says, "That's so cringe," they mean something is embarrassing or uncomfortable. Just typing this is kind of cringe for me.

This one isn't new, but dope is still, well, a dope slang term. It means "awesome." So, if someone says something you did is dope, it's a good thing.

This one might be getting old. But, the phrase "Let's go" is super popular these days. I see almost every musician I follow use it when they announce a new release. I'm guilty of this, as you can see in the post below. It's also popular at sporting events.

A "Betty" is an attractive girl or a babe. Someone recently called me a Betty, and I admit that I had to search for the term online to see what the heck they meant. At first, I thought it was an insult.

This one is kind of funny. "OK Boomer" is really popular right now, and it's basically when someone from an older generation is complaining or being condescending towards the younger generation. If someone hates the new music out there, you might say, "OK Boomer," to them and shrug.