Gen Z Slang

Gen Z slang, decoded

What it means, where it came from, and whether it’s already cringe. · 39 entries, updated daily

• CheugyCheugy is a Gen Z adjective describing something as outdated or trying too hard, especially millenni
• UncA clipped form of 'uncle' used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha to label someone as old, out of touch, or past
• Hits differentWhen something "hits different" it feels noticeably better or worse than usual.
• Fanum TaxFanum tax is slang for taking a bite of someone else's food without asking, jokingly framed as a 'ta
• The ickThe ick is a sudden feeling of disgust toward someone you were interested in.
• NpcNPC means a non-playable character in video games, and in slang it's used to call someone boring or
• Aura FarmingAura farming is the deliberate act of projecting effortless charisma or style to gain imaginary soci
• No cap‘No cap’ means ‘I’m not lying’ or ‘that’s the truth.’
• SituationshipA situationship is a romantic or sexual connection without a clear label or commitment.
• SigmaSigma describes a self-reliant, independent person, usually a male, who doesn’t follow typical socia
• GyatGyat - an exclamation (short for “god-damn”) shouted at a curvy or large butt, also used as a noun f
• Brain RotGen Z slang for silly, exciting, or nonsense content that you can’t stop watching, saying, or laughi
• SkibidiSkibidi is a versatile nonsense word used as an exclamation, adjective, noun, or verb, often for hum
• RizzSlang for charisma or flirting ability, especially the skill of attracting a romantic interest.

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