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40 Gen Z Slang Terms

40 Gen Z Slang Terms

40 Gen Z Slang Terms

Learn Gen Z slang terms, like YOLO, lit, flex, and slaps, then try our Gen Z Slang Terms Quiz!


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40 Gen Z Slang Terms

Note: sby = somebody / sth = something

  1. based (adjective) – agree with sth; true
  2. basic (adj.) – without individuality, mainstream
  3. bestie (noun) – best friend
  4. bet (exclamation) – sure, OK
  5. big yikes (adj.) – very cringeworthy
  6. bop (noun) – great song
  7. cheugy (adj.) – uncool (pron. chew-gee)
  8. clapback (noun/verb) – a comeback / to retort after criticism
  9. drag sby (verb) – criticise, roast sby
  10. drip (adj./noun) – very fashionable, a fashionable item
  11. fam (noun) – a trusted friend, as close as family
  12. flex (verb) – brag, boast
  13. fomo (noun) – fear of missing out
  14. fr (abbreviation) – for real; really? yes, really
  15. ghost sby (verb) – ignore, not reply to messages until sby stops contacting you
  16. glow up (noun) – successful transformation or makeover
  17. GOAT (acronym) – greatest of all time, the best at sth
  18. highkey (adverb/adj.) – really, definitely / exciting
  19. hits different (adj.) – unique, better than average, seems different
  20. let [sby] cook (phrase) – let sby carry on what they’re doing, e.g., speaking
  21. lit (adj.) – cool, awesome
  22. live rent-free (in sby’s head/mind) (phrase) – can’t stop thinking about sby or sth after an argument / sth memorable, e.g., a film, TV show episode
  23. lowkey (adverb; adj.) – in a small way, moderately / easy-going
  24. mid (adj.) – average, not good (derogatory)
  25. OK boomer (phrase) – to show disdain after a laughable baby boomer comment
  26. out of pocket (adj.) – wild, extreme, outrageous, e.g., a comment
  27. rizz (noun) – charisma, ability to charm sby
  28. salty (adj.) – upset over sth minor, sour and bitter
  29. shook (adj.) – shocked, surprised
  30. sip tea (verb phrase) – gossip, share news
  31. slap (verb) – be really good – it slaps, e.g., a bop
  32. slay (verb) – be amazing, e.g., a performance
  33. snatched (adj.) – fashionable, looking good (appearance)
  34. stan (verb/noun) – support sby or sth 110% / an obsessed fan
  35. sus (adj.) – suspicious
  36. understand the assignment (phrase) – do a specific thing well
  37. vibe (verb/noun) – chill out, relax / pleasant feeling
  38. [be] weak (verb) – laugh uncontrollably
  39. woke (adj.) – politically aware, enlightened or (negative context) indoctrinated
  40. YOLO (acronym) – you only live once, you might as well do sth because you only live once

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Gen Z Slang Terms Quiz - 15 Questions

Gen Z Slang Terms Quiz – 15 Questions

Gen Z Slang Terms Quiz – 15 Questions

Think you know Gen Z slang terms, like YOLO and lit? Try to get 15 correct answers on our Gen Z Slang Terms Quiz! Then check out our free 40 Gen Z Slang Terms worksheet!


Related: Which generation are you from? – FREE ELT Worksheet Activity



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