ConnectPhrase · Ages 12-30 · In use
millennial pause
The little silence at the start of a video before the person starts talking. Younger people tease adults for doing it.
Mom, you did the millennial pause again.
For parents and educators
Friendly generational teasing. Laughing along works fine.
Where it came from
Blamed on older apps where videos didn't start recording right away. Often paired with the 'Gen Z stare'.