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Gen Z Slang A-Z Directory

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Browse our complete collection of Gen Z slang terms alphabetically. Each term includes definitions, examples, origins, and usage guidelines.

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B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T V W Y

B

Bet

Means 'okay', 'yes', or 'I agree.'

Bussin

Really good, especially about food.

BRB

Be Right Back; quick break in a convo.

Beige flag

A trait that's not a red or green flag -- just odd or quirky in dating.

C

Cap

A lie, to lie.

Catch these hands

A challenge to fight.

Corecore

A genre of emotional, aesthetic TikTok edits with unrelated video clips set to music.

D

Delulu

Short for 'delusional,' often used playfully about unrealistic fantasies.

Drip

A cool outfit or great fashion sense.

E

Extra

Over the top, excessive.

F

FAFO

Short for 'F*** Around and Find Out'; used as a warning or to say someone faced consequences.

Fam

Close friends, like family.

Fire

Amazing or really good.

Flex

To show off.

FR

For Real; used to emphasize honesty or agreement.

FRFR

For real, for real; an even stronger way to say you're being honest.

G

Ghost

To suddenly cut off communication.

Glow up

A makeover or improvement in appearance.

GOAT

Greatest Of All Time.

Grwm

Stands for 'Get Ready With Me,' a type of video where someone talks while doing their makeup or outfit.

Gyatt

A slang exclamation for seeing someone attractive, especially someone with curves.

Gyat

A slang exclamation for seeing someone attractive, especially someone with curves.

H

Hits different

Feels unique or better than usual.

I

IDGAF

I Don't Give A F***; shows complete lack of concern.

I'm dead

Something is really funny.

ICL

I Can't Lie; used to preface honesty.

It's giving

Describes what someone or something resembles.

IYKYK

If You Know, You Know; refers to an inside joke or niche experience.

L

L

A loss or failure.

Lit

Fun, exciting, or excellent.

LMK

Let Me Know.

M

Main character

Acting as if you're the center of attention, in a good way.

Main Character Energy

When someone acts as if they're the lead in a movie or story.

Mewing

A technique where you press your tongue to the roof of your mouth to improve jawline and facial structure.

Mid

Something average or not impressive.

Mood

Relatable feeling or reaction.

N

No Cap

For real, no lie.

No chill

Someone who overreacts or is too intense.

NPC

Short for 'non-playable character,' used to describe someone who acts in a robotic or predictable way.

O

Ohio

Refers to surreal or cursed memes associated with the state of Ohio, often implying something bizarre.

On fleek

Perfectly done or exactly right.

ONG

On God; used to emphasize truthfulness.

OOMF

One Of My Followers; used on social media to refer to someone anonymously.

P

Periodt

Used for emphasis, like 'end of discussion.'

R

Ratio

Used when a reply gets more likes than the original tweet.

Rizz

Short for charisma, especially flirting game.

S

Salty

Bitter, annoyed, or upset.

Say less

Got it, no explanation needed.

Sigma

Refers to a 'sigma male' -- a lone wolf archetype, often used ironically to describe stoic or independent behavior.

Skibidi

A nonsense meme term popularized by 'Skibidi Toilet' videos on YouTube, often used humorously.

Slay

To do something really well; to look amazing.

Slay era

A time in your life when you're thriving, confident, and doing well.

Sludge content

Low-effort, repetitive content that's oddly addictive on TikTok or YouTube Shorts.

SMH

Shaking My Head; used to express disappointment or disbelief.

Snack

Someone who looks attractive.

Stan

To strongly support or be a fan of someone.

Sus

Short for suspicious or sketchy.

T

TFW

That Feeling When; used to express a relatable emotional moment.

TMI

Too Much Information; used when someone overshares.

Touch grass

A way of telling someone to go outside and do something real, usually said to someone who's too online.

V

Vibe

The mood or atmosphere, often used to describe a person's energy.

Vibe check

Assessing someone's mood or energy.

W

W

A win or success.

WDYM

What Do You Mean?

Y

Yeet

To throw something with force or excitement.

Last updated: October 2025