Gen Z Slang Words and Meanings
This is a clean, copy-pasteable glossary of popular Gen Z slang used across TikTok, Instagram, and group chats. Each entry includes a short meaning and a quick example.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rizz | Charisma; ability to charm. | He’s got mad rizz. |
| Delulu | Playfully delusional; unrealistic hopes. | She thinks he likes her—so delulu. |
| Skibidi | Meme word; used randomly for humor. | That’s so skibidi. |
| Slay | Do something exceptionally well; look amazing. | You slayed that outfit. |
| Sus | Suspicious; shady behavior. | He’s acting sus. |
| Main Character Energy | Confident, attention-grabbing vibe. | She’s giving main character energy. |
| Low-key | Subtly; not obvious. | I low-key love that song. |
| High-key | Openly; strongly. | I high-key want pizza. |
| Hard Pass | Strong rejection. | That’s a hard pass for me. |
| Bet | Agreement or confirmation. | You down to go? Bet. |
| Cap | Lie; exaggeration. | That’s cap. |
| No Cap | Truth; not lying. | Facts, no cap. |
| Flex | Show off. | He’s flexing his new shoes. |
| GOAT | Greatest of all time. | Messi is the GOAT. |
| Boujee | Fancy or luxurious. | She’s living boujee. |
| Vibe Check | Assess mood or energy. | He failed the vibe check. |
| It’s Giving | Describes the impression something gives. | It’s giving classy. |
| I Can’t Even | Overwhelmed; speechless. | That meme—I can’t even. |
| NPC | Basic or robotic behavior. | He’s such an NPC. |
| Shook | Shocked or surprised. | I’m shook by that news. |
| Yeet | Throw forcefully; excitement. | Yeet that ball! |
| Fam | Close friends or family. | What’s up, fam? |
| Fire | Excellent; amazing. | That track is fire. |
| Drip | Stylish outfit; swagger. | His drip is insane. |
| Salty | Bitter or annoyed. | He’s salty about losing. |
| Tea | Gossip or news. | Spill the tea. |
| Spill | Reveal information. | Spill—what happened? |
| Extra | Over the top; dramatic. | She’s so extra. |
| Basic | Unoriginal; mainstream. | That’s basic behavior. |
| W | Win; success. | Big W for the team. |
| L | Loss; failure. | That’s an L. |
| Mid | Average; not great. | The movie was mid. |
| Bruh | Exasperation; disbelief. | Bruh, seriously? |
| Dead | Laughing hard. | I’m dead at that joke. |
| Periodt | Emphatic end to a statement. | We’re done, periodt. |
| Snatched | On point; flawless. | Her look is snatched. |
| Stan | Devoted fan; support strongly. | I stan her music. |
| Thirsty | Desperate for attention. | He’s so thirsty. |
| Simp | Overly attentive to someone they like. | He’s simping hard. |
| Ghost | Disappear; stop replying. | She ghosted me. |
| Vibes | Atmosphere; feeling. | Good vibes only. |
| Touch Grass | Go outside; get real. | Log off and touch grass. |
| Based | Unapologetically true; confident opinion. | That take is based. |
| Cringe | Embarrassing; awkward. | That video is cringe. |
| Valid | Reasonable; acceptable. | Your point is valid. |
| Core | Distinct aesthetic style. | That’s cottagecore. |
| Glow Up | Transformation for the better. | Her glow up is real. |
| Hot Take | Bold or unpopular opinion. | Hot take: it’s overrated. |
| Pick Me | Seeks validation by putting others down. | He’s acting pick me. |
| Ratio | Replies/likes outnumber original post. | You got ratioed. |
| Gatekeep | Withhold info to keep exclusivity. | Don’t gatekeep—share it. |
| Gaslight | Manipulate to make someone doubt reality. | Stop gaslighting me. |
| Girl Dinner | Casual snack-style meal. | Just had girl dinner. |
| Core Memory | Deeply memorable moment. | That trip was a core memory. |
| Soft Launch | Subtle reveal of a relationship. | Soft launch on IG stories. |
| Hard Launch | Clear, public reveal. | Hard launch with a couple pic. |
| Mother | Iconic woman; ultimate respect. | She’s mother, honestly. |
| Serve | Deliver excellence; look stunning. | You served in that fit. |
| Fit | Outfit. | Your fit is clean. |
| Ship | Support a romantic pairing. | I ship them. |
| Mood | Relatable feeling. | That meme is a mood. |
| AF | Very; extremely. | Tired AF. |
| Big Yikes | Strong embarrassment. | Big yikes on that post. |
| Clout | Influence; social power. | Doing it for clout. |
| Down Bad | Desperate; struggling emotionally. | He’s down bad for her. |
| Gatekeep/Girlboss/Gaslight | Satirical trio about modern culture. | Don’t gatekeep—girlboss instead. |
Note: Slang evolves quickly—new words trend and fade fast. Update this list periodically to keep it fresh.
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