• InevitableSwing [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    AZyo. I had to edit the fucking list so I could make it alphabetical.

    50 Gen Z Slang Words, Lingo, Phrases and What They Mean - Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays

    • Bet • Simply put, this slang term means “yes.” It can be used to confirm something and could be compared to the Millennial term “word.”

    • Big Yikes • The slang speaks for itself in this one. Big Yikes is used when you’re so embarrassed that “yikes” doesn’t do justice.

    • Bop • When a song or album is exceptionally good.

    • Boujee • This term can be used if you’re describing something or someone that is extravagant or fancy.

    • Bussin’ • A quirky word to use when you taste something delicious.

    • Camp • Something that is ironically trendy. One might consider Crocs to be of the camp aesthetic.

    • Cancel Culture • Cancel culture is a form of shaming the actions or opinions of a public figure, company or organization.

    • Cap • An older but still relevant term, cap means to lie. If you say “no cap” it means you are being authentic or truthful.

    • Catch these hands • To start a fight. This term is generally used in a contentious matter.

    • CEO • If you’re the CEO of something, it means you’ve mastered it or you’re a pro.

    • Cheugy • Something that is cheugy is not at all trendy.

    • Clapback • A response or comeback after you’ve been “called out” for something.

    • Dank • If something is dank, it’s excellent or of very high quality.

    • Drag • If you drag someone, you’re criticizing or making fun of them. This can be equated to roasting someone.

    • Drip • Another way of saying swag, drip is a term for a cool or sexy trend or style.

    • E-boy or E-girl • This is similar to emo or goth culture, but they use the internet to express themselves.

    • Extra • Someone who is out there and enjoys taking things to a new level of flamboyance.

    • Fam • Fam is a shorter word for family, but don’t be fooled—it can be used to describe your friends or the way Millennials use “bro”.

    • Finesse • Finesse means to trick or manipulate someone or a situation in order to get what you want.

    • Finna • Finna is a shortened term for saying “I’m going to.”

    • G.O.A.T. • Short for “The Greatest of All Time.” An acronym used to describe someone incredible.

    • 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.

    • Glow up • This means a makeover or transformation from bad to good.

    • Guap • Money, and lots of it.

    • High-key • High-key is simply the opposite of being low-key.

    • Hits different • When something is unique or better than the usual.

    • I’m weak • Similar to “I’m dead,” this is just another term to use when you find something hilarious.

    • Iykyk • This acronym is short for “if you know, you know.” It’s commonly used in reference to an inside joke or something only a specific community might understand.

    • L • Another simple letter-turned-slang, L is the opposite of a W—meaning a loss rather than a win.

    • Living rent-free • If something is “living rent-free” in your head, that means you can’t stop thinking about it.

    • Main character • This is a phrase used to describe someone who is generally well-liked and charismatic. It can also be used to describe someone when they’re making a scene, but not necessarily in a bad way.

    • Periodt • Using this at the end of the statement adds emphasis or intensity to the point made.

    • Salty • Gen Z uses this term when they’re feeling jealous. Related: What Does ‘TL;DR’ Mean? Plus, Here’s When You’ll Definitely Want To Avoid Using It

    • Sending me • Another term to use if you find something particularly funny. Related: What Is the BORG Binge Drinking Trend on TikTok? Here’s What Parents Should Know

    • Sheesh • Sheesh is used to hype someone up if they’re looking good or doing something good.

    • Simp • Someone who does way too much for the person they have a crush on.

    • Sip tea • Sip tea is an alternative to “spilling the tea,” meaning you’re sitting back and listening to the gossip rather than partaking in it.

    • Sis • A shortened version of “sister,” this term is typically used to greet a friend, no matter their gender.

    • Slaps • Used to describe how exceptional something is.

    • Smol • Something that is small, and in most cases exceptionally adorable.

    • Snack • A snack is a person that you find attractive.

    • Snatched. • If someone is looking snatched, they look really good, particularly their outfit.

    • Stan • No, it’s not short for Stanley– instead, it’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,” sus it typically means something is not as expected, or shady.

    • Take several seats • If someone is really getting on your nerves, you might tell them to take several seats.

    • TFW • TFW stands for “that feeling when.” TFW you get off work early on a Friday.

    • This ain’t it, chief • Another way of giving disapproval for something.

    • Vibe check • To check someone’s energy or mood.

    • W • To most, it’s just a letter of the alphabet, but to Gen Zers, it simply means “win.”

    • Woke • Woke refers to being politically aware.