Sl no. | Gen Z Slang Words |
1 | Lit : Something exciting, fun, or amazing. |
2 | Vibe : The atmosphere or feeling of a situation; can also describe someone’s energy. |
3 | Bet : Agreement or confirmation (e.g., “Bet, I’ll be there”). |
4 | Cap : Lying or exaggerating. |
5 | No cap : Telling the truth; no lies. |
6 | Sus : Short for suspicious; something or someone questionable. |
7 | Yeet : An exclamation of excitement or to throw something forcefully. |
8 | Flex : To show off or brag about something. |
9 | Ghost : To suddenly stop communicating with someone. |
10 | Stan : To be an obsessive fan of someone or something. |
11 | Ship : To support or imagine a romantic relationship between two people. |
12 | Lowkey : Secretly or subtly. |
13 | Highkey : Openly or obviously. |
14 | Salty : Being upset, bitter, or angry. |
15 | Extra : Over-the-top or unnecessarily dramatic. |
16 | Basic : Someone who likes mainstream trends and lacks originality. |
17 | Bussin’ : Extremely good, often used for food. |
18 | Clapback : A sharp, witty response to criticism. |
19 | Tea : Gossip or juicy information. |
20 | Spill the tea : Share gossip or secrets. |
21 | Periodt : Emphasizing the end of a statement; final word. |
22 | Slay : To do something exceptionally well. |
23 | Snatched : Looking flawless or extremely attractive. |
24 | Wig : Used when something is so shocking it metaphorically blows your wig off. |
25 | Big yikes : A reaction to something awkward or embarrassing. |
26 | Yasss : Enthusiastic agreement or approval. |
27 | Queen/King : Terms of respect or admiration for someone. |
28 | Iconic : Something legendary or unforgettable. |
29 | Cancel : Publicly rejecting or boycotting someone for problematic behavior. |
30 | Ratio : On social media, when replies outweigh likes, showing disagreement. |
31 | Simp : Someone overly submissive or devoted to another person, often romantically. |
32 | Thirsty : Desperate for attention or validation. |
33 | Finna : Short for “fixing to,” meaning about to do something. |
34 | Gucci : Slang for being good or fine. |
35 | Bruh : A casual way to say “bro.” |
36 | Fr : For real; emphasizing honesty. |
37 | On god : Swearing something is true. |
38 | Deadass : Serious or not joking. |
39 | Mid : Average or mediocre. |
40 | Cheugy : Outdated or trying too hard to be trendy. |
41 | Vibes : Good or bad feelings associated with a person, place, or thing. |
42 | Based : Doing something unconventional but admirable. |
43 | Cringe : Awkward or embarrassing. |
44 | Glow up : A transformation into looking better or more confident. |
45 | Hangry : Irritable due to hunger. |
46 | Petty : Acting immaturely over small issues. |
47 | Receipts : Evidence to prove a claim. |
48 | Savage : Brutally honest or ruthless in a funny way. |
49 | Shook : Shocked or surprised. |
50 | Skrrt : A sound effect for leaving quickly or changing topics. |
51 | Slaps : Something that’s really good (e.g., music). |
52 | Snack : Someone who looks attractive. |
53 | Soft : Emotional or sentimental. |
54 | Touch grass : Telling someone to get off their phone and live in reality. |
55 | W : Win; success. |
56 | L : Loss; failure. |
57 | GOAT : Greatest of all time. |
58 | Fit check : Showing off an outfit to see if it’s stylish. |
59 | Fire : Amazing or excellent. |
60 | Bop : A catchy song. |
61 | Main character energy : Acting like the star of your own story. |
62 | Side character syndrome : Feeling unimportant or overlooked. |
63 | Over it : Done caring about something. |
64 | Big mood : Relatable or reflective of how you feel. |
65 | Mood : Expressing relatability to a situation. |
66 | Same : Agreement or shared experience. |
67 | Relatable : Something that resonates with you. |
68 | Valid : Acknowledging someone’s feelings as legitimate. |
69 | Invalid : Dismissing someone’s feelings as unreasonable. |
70 | Energy : Someone’s vibe or personality. |
71 | Good vibes only : Focusing on positivity. |
72 | Toxic : Harmful or emotionally draining behavior. |
73 | Messy : Drama-filled or chaotic. |
74 | Drama : Unnecessary conflict or tension. |
75 | Gossip : Talking about others’ private lives. |
76 | FOMO : Fear of missing out. |
77 | JOMO : Joy of missing out. |
78 | Aesthetic : Visual style or vibe. |
79 | Cottagecore : A cozy, rural-inspired aesthetic. |
80 | Dark academia : Intellectual, moody, vintage-inspired style. |
81 | Indie sleaze : Edgy, alternative fashion trend. |
82 | E-boy/e-girl : A specific online subculture look. |
83 | Alt : Alternative or non-mainstream. |
84 | Normie : Someone who follows mainstream trends. |
85 | OG : Original gangster; someone respected for being authentic. |
86 | Stream : Watching or listening to content online. |
87 | Hype : Excitement or buzz around something. |
88 | Drip : Style or swagger. |
89 | Outfit repeat offender : Wearing the same outfit multiple times. |
90 | Copium : Jokingly referring to denial or false hope. |
91 | Doomscrolling : Endlessly scrolling through bad news. |
92 | Glazing over : Ignoring or zoning out. |
93 | Digital detox : Taking a break from screens/social media. |
94 | Unbothered : Not affected by drama or negativity. |
95 | Living rent-free in my head : Someone constantly on your mind. |
96 | Sending good vibes : Wishing positivity for someone. |
97 | I’m baby : Playfully claiming to be cute/innocent. |
98 | It me : Admitting something applies to you. |
99 | This hits different : Something feels more impactful than expected. |
100 | That’s the assignment : That’s exactly what needs to happen. |
101 | It’s giving [insert vibe] : Something has a specific aesthetic or energy. |
102 | Hold my pearls : Sarcastic shock at something outrageous. |
103 | Not to be dramatic, but… : Setting up an exaggerated statement. |
104 | Let’s manifest : Hoping/willing something to happen. |
105 | We stan : Celebrating or supporting someone/something enthusiastically. |