SLANG CATEGORY
Gen Z Slang
Popular modern phrases used in conversations and across social media.
An editing and meme aesthetic combining emotional clips, commentary and internet culture.
A dismissive phrase distancing oneself from another person's choice or mistake.
Lose emotional control, react recklessly or make a situation much worse.
An embarrassing mistake or unsuccessful attempt.
Seriously or truthfully, often used for strong emphasis.
Playfully delusional or unrealistically hopeful.
Very disappointed or devastated.
Extremely bad, outrageous or wicked, often used with exaggerated humour.
Stylish clothing, accessories or overall fashion.
Delaying an ending or outcome; online it often carries an adult sexual meaning and should be used cautiously.
A person's facial attractiveness or consistently good appearance.
A response strongly agreeing that a statement is true.
Close friends, relatives or a trusted group treated like family.
A person intensely craving or obsessing over something; also used as a verb for craving.
Planning or about to do something, originating in African American English.
A secondary, more private Instagram account.
Excellent, exciting or highly impressive.
Perfectly styled or very attractive, popularised by the phrase on fleek.
Show off possessions, success, ability or status.
An abbreviation meaning for real, for real, used for extra emphasis.
A joking name for a very cold can of Diet Coke or similar canned drink enjoyed as a treat.
A blank or silent look associated in memes with younger workers during awkward interactions.
Becoming bold, energetic or willing to take a risk.
An exaggerated meme version of an extremely confident, muscular or admirable man.
An informal meal made of assorted snacks or small foods rather than a traditional dish.
Humorous reasoning used to make spending or everyday choices feel more acceptable.
Praise or defend someone excessively, especially in an embarrassing way.
Exceptionally good or worthy of being called the greatest of all time.
A playful blend of grey and buzz cut, referring to a grey buzz-cut hairstyle or its wearer.
Trying intensely to make something happen, usually with determined or exaggerated effort.
An exclamation reacting to someone's body, especially their backside; often considered inappropriate.
Publicly and clearly announcing a relationship, project or major change online.
Openly, strongly or without trying to hide it.
Feels unusually powerful, enjoyable or emotionally significant in a certain context.
Depending on context, hit my line or hate my life.
Excessive or unrealistic hope, modelled on copium.