When I was a comparatively old man in a primarily young team, about 12 years ago, I used to keep a secret list of things that my colleagues had described as 'awesome', most of which I would have thought of as barely 'good' let alone awe-inspiring (though there was a fair bit of obviously ironic use as well). I don't think I've heard it for a while now but am no longer in that setting. Has it gone completely?
Also, 'absolutely' for 'yes' or 'certainly' or 'that's true' or 'I agree' does not seem to be as prevalent as back then; though '100%' seems to have replaced it. Anyone else noticed lots of '100%s'?