Gen Z is known as the “digital native” generation because they grew up with the internet and smartphones. Here’s a list of popular Gen Z slang words and phrases commonly used in daily conversations, along with their meanings:
- Bet : A way of saying “OK” or “Alright,” often used to agree with something. Example: “Can you send me that link?” “Bet.”
- Bussin’ – Something really good, especially food. Example: “This pizza is bussin’.”
- Catch These Hands – A humorous way of saying someone’s about to fight. Example: “Keep talking, and you’ll catch these hands.”
- Cap/No Cap – “Cap” means a lie, and “No Cap” means no lie or for real. Example: “You’re the best player on the team, no cap.”
- CEO – If you’re the CEO of something, it means you’ve mastered it or you’re a pro.
- Cheugy – Something outdated or trying too hard; the opposite of trendy. Example: “Using Comic Sans in 2024? That’s so cheugy.”
- Dank – If something is dank, it’s excellent or of very high quality.
- Drip – Refers to someone’s outfit or style; looking fashionable. Example: “Check out her drip—she’s got the best shoes.”
- E-boy or E-girl – This is similar to emo or goth culture, but they use the internet to express themselves.
- Fam – Close friends or family. Example: “Let’s hang out, fam.”
- Finna – Finna is a shortened term for saying “I’m going to
- Ghosting – This term is common in the earlier talking stages of a relationship. Ghosting someone means you start ignoring them or stop texting them back.
- Go Off – Encouragement to express oneself passionately. Example: “She went off about the movie, and I loved it.”
- Glow up : This means a makeover or transformation from bad to good.
- I’m Dead – Means something is so funny that it figuratively killed them. Example: “Did you see that meme? I’m dead.”
- It’s Giving – Used to describe a specific vibe or aesthetic. Example: “That dress is giving fairy-tale princess.”
- Lit – Exciting, amazing, or fun. Example: “That concert was lit!”
- Rizz – Short for charisma, often used in the context of flirting. Example: “He’s got no rizz, but he’s trying.”
- Salty – Being bitter or upset over something minor. Example: “He’s salty because he lost the game.”
- Simp – Someone who does way too much for the person they have a crush on
- Slay – To do something exceptionally well or look amazing. Example: “You slayed that presentation!”
- Snack – A snack is a person that you find attractive.
- Stan – t’s a combination of “stalker” and “fan.” If you stan someone, it means you’re obsessed but not in a creepy way.
- Sus – Short for “suspicious” or “suspect.” Example: “That deal sounds sus. Are you sure it’s legit?”
- Vibe – A feeling or atmosphere; often used to describe a person’s energy. Example: “This party has a great vibe.”
- W – To most, it’s just a letter of the alphabet, but to Gen Zers, it simply means “win.”
- Yeet – To throw something with force or enthusiasm; also an expression of excitement. Example: Throws a paper ball “Yeet!”
