{{Short description|none}} {{Redirect2|IYKYK|If you know you know|the Pusha T song|If You Know You Know|other uses}} {{Redirect2|Glossary of Generation Z slang|Glossary of Generation Alpha slang |youth slang in general|Youth slang}} {{unreliable sources|date=February 2026|reason=This article cites WP:KNOWYOURMEME, WP:URBANDICTIONARY, and WP:DISTRACTIFY}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2026}} [[File:Usage of slang "mid" with reference to Taco Bell.png|thumb|Usage of the slang term "mid" with reference to American fast food chain Taco Bell in a Discord chatroom]] Slang used or popularized in the 2020s, usually by Generation Z (1997 – {{Circa|2012}}){{refn|group=lower-alpha|Attributed to multiple sources:<ref name="e071">{{cite web |last=Faber |first=Elizabeth |title=Gen Zs and millennials at work: Pursuing a balance of money, meaning, and well-being |website=Deloitte Insights |date=June 1, 2025 |url=https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/talent/2025-gen-z-millennial-survey.html |access-date=July 1, 2025}}</ref><ref name="i822">{{cite book |last=Twenge |first=Jean M. |title=Generations |publisher=Simon and Schuster |publication-place=New York |date=April 25, 2023 |isbn=978-1-9821-8161-1}}</ref><ref name="w731">{{cite web |last1=Francis |first1=Tracy |last2=Hoefel |first2=Fernanda |title='True Gen': Generation Z and its implications for companies |website=McKinsey & Company |date=November 12, 2018 |url=https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/true-gen-generation-z-and-its-implications-for-companies |access-date=July 1, 2025}}</ref><ref name="c895">{{cite book |last=Guillén |first=Mauro F. |title=The Perennials |publisher=St. Martin's Press |publication-place=New York |date=August 22, 2023 |isbn=978-1-250-28134-0}}</ref><ref name="f877">{{cite web |last1=Katz |first1=Roberta |last2=Ogilvie |first2=Sarah |last3=Shaw |first3=Jane |last4=Woodhead |first4=Linda |title=Gen Z, Explained |website=University of Chicago Press |url=https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/G/bo115838546.html |access-date=July 1, 2025}}</ref><ref name="i380">{{cite web |author=Deloitte |title=Gen Zs and Millennials: Living and Working with Purpose |website=WSJ |url=https://deloitte.wsj.com/cmo/gen-zs-and-millennials-living-and-working-with-purpose-865673e7 |language=en-US |access-date=July 1, 2025}}</ref>}} or by Generation Alpha ({{Circa|2013|2024}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Christine Michel |title=The Complete Guide To Generation Alpha, The Children Of Millennials |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecarter/2016/12/21/the-complete-guide-to-generation-alpha-the-children-of-millennials/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409152332/https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecarter/2016/12/21/the-complete-guide-to-generation-alpha-the-children-of-millennials/ |archive-date=April 9, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2021 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>), differs from that of earlier generations.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Grothaus |first1=Michael |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90957258/slang-work-gen-z-millennial-gen-x-boomer-generational-divide |title=Slang makes work communication hard for Gen Z, millenials, Gen X – Fast Company |work=Fast Company |date=September 25, 2023 |access-date=November 28, 2023 |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114085722/https://www.fastcompany.com/90957258/slang-work-gen-z-millennial-gen-x-boomer-generational-divide |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ft">{{Cite web |last=Rett |first=Jessica |date=February 17, 2023 |title=Op-Ed: Gen Z's lingo might be difficult to understand, but there's a reason for that |url=https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-02-17/language-gen-z-slang-culture-appropriation-twitter-tiktok-generations |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |archive-date=November 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102232849/https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-02-17/language-gen-z-slang-culture-appropriation-twitter-tiktok-generations |url-status=live}}</ref> Ease of communication via social media and other internet outlets has facilitated its rapid proliferation, creating "an unprecedented variety of linguistic variation", according to Danielle Abril of ''The Washington Post''.<ref name="ft" /><ref name="CS">{{Cite news |last=Abril |first=Danielle |date=December 12, 2022 |title=Gen Z came to 'slay.' Their bosses don't know what that means. |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/12/gen-z-work-emojis/ |access-date=December 13, 2022 |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213003734/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/12/gen-z-work-emojis/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2022 |title=Do You Know The Origins Of 16 Generation Z Slang Terms? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/gen-z-slang/ |access-date=May 17, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.dictionary.com/e/gen-z-slang/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Self-deprecating irony is often a prevalent factor in its use.
Many Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang terms were not originally coined by their generation but were already in use or simply became more mainstream. Much of what is considered Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang originates from African-American Vernacular English, Black queer ball culture, and incel culture.<ref name="ft" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chery |first=Samantha |date=August 19, 2022 |title=Black English is being misidentified as Gen Z lingo, speakers say |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/17/black-english-misidentified-internet-slang/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314172125/https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/17/black-english-misidentified-internet-slang/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Emily |title=New uses, old words: how Black LGBTQ culture influences modern internet slang |url=https://www.columbiaspectator.com/arts-and-culture/2022/09/29/new-uses-old-words-how-black-lgbtq-culture-influences-modern-internet-slang/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=Columbia Daily Spectator |archive-date=August 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812073739/https://www.columbiaspectator.com/arts-and-culture/2022/09/29/new-uses-old-words-how-black-lgbtq-culture-influences-modern-internet-slang/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Klee |first=Miles |title=Everyone Speaks Incel Now |url=https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-speaks-incel-now/ |access-date=February 27, 2026 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>
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== A == ;acoustic :An algospeak form of the word "autistic." Used as an insult to call someone stupid or to say that they have special needs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Preston |first=Barbara |date=September 24, 2025 |title=Calling a Kid 'Acoustic' Instead of 'Autistic' Is Still Bullying, NJ Education Commissioner Says |url=https://www.themontynews.org/single-post/calling-a-kid-acoustic-instead-of-autistic-is-still-bullying-nj-education-commissioner-says |access-date=March 2, 2026 |website=The Monty News |language=en}}</ref> ;and I oop :Used to express shock, embarrassment, and/or amusement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2019 |title=Why Are Being Saying And I Oop Online? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/memes/and-i-oop/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055659/https://www.dictionary.com/e/memes/and-i-oop/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> Often associated with VSCO girls alongside 'sksksk'.<ref name="independent">{{Cite web|date=2019-11-25|author-first1=Chelsea|author-last1=Ritschel|title=VSCO girl: Where did 'and I oop' and 'sksksk' come from?|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/vsco-girl-and-i-oop-sksksk-meaning-tiktok-instagram-save-the-turtles-a9123956.html|access-date=2026-04-26|website=The Independent|language=en|archive-date=March 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330172648/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/vsco-girl-and-i-oop-sksksk-meaning-tiktok-instagram-save-the-turtles-a9123956.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ;aura :An individual's current reputation or charisma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramirez |first=Dannica |date=July 26, 2024 |title='Aura Points' Is The Viral New Slang Among Gen Z'ers — Here's What It Is And What It Means |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/aura-points-gen-z-slang-explainer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926033002/https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/aura-points-gen-z-slang-explainer |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |website=BuzzFeed}}</ref> Cultivating aura is known as aura farming. ;ate :To have performed well or extremely good at something.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025 |title="What does "Ate" means in Social Media?" |url=https://later.com/social-media-glossary/ate/ |website=later.com}}</ref>
== B == ;Buns :Something that is terrible quality<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-09 |title=buns |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/buns |access-date=2026-05-21 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> ;baddie :A confident, stylish, and attractive woman.<ref>{{Cite web |title=baddie |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/baddie |access-date=November 11, 2025 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> ;ball knowledge :Refers to niche or uncommon knowledge. Usually refers to niche references, often in pop culture. Alternative forms include "elite ball knowledge" or "knowing ball".<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/i-know-ball-what-does-the-latest-gen-z-slang-mean-and-do-you-know-ball/}}</ref> ;based :Originated from rapper Lil B The BasedGod, who defined it as "...being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do."<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2018 |title=based Meaning & Origin {{!}} Slang by Dictionary.com |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/based/ |access-date=November 11, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="BASED-KQED">{{cite web |last=Meline |first=Gabe |date=December 17, 2014 |title=Thank You Based God: 10 Reasons Why You Should See Lil' B This Weekend |url=http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2014/12/17/thank-you-based-god-10-reasons-why-you-should-see-lil-b-this-weekend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130054413/https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2014/12/17/thank-you-based-god-10-reasons-why-you-should-see-lil-b-this-weekend/ |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |access-date=February 19, 2015 |website=kqed.org}}</ref> More contemporary use has been to express approval of someone or agreeing with another's opinion. Similar to W.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Vanessa |date=March 7, 2025 |title=Huh? Here's What 'Based' Means on Social Media |url=https://parade.com/living/based-meaning |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=Parade |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gen Z Slang: Based Meaning - FamilyEducation |url=https://www.familyeducation.com/gen-z-slang/based-meaning |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=www.familyeducation.com |language=en}}</ref> ;basic :Pertaining to those who prefer mainstream products, trends, and music. Derived from the term "basic bitch".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petersen |first=Anne Helen |date=October 20, 2014 |title=What We're Really Afraid Of When We Call Someone "Basic" |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/basic-class-anxiety |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904145636/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/basic-class-anxiety |archive-date=September 4, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2023 |website=BuzzFeed News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Maggie |date=April 10, 2014 |title=The 'Basic Bitch': Who Is She? |url=https://www.thecut.com/2014/04/basic-bitch-who-is-she.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925210511/https://www.thecut.com/2014/04/basic-bitch-who-is-she.html |archive-date=September 25, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2023 |website=The Cut}}</ref><ref name="UK">{{Cite web |last=Seariac |first=Hanna |date=September 11, 2023 |title=Your guide to Gen Z slang — to help you understand what your kids and Gen Z co-workers mean |url=https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/12/23505777/gen-z-slang-what-does-glow-up-mean-stan-millennial-slang |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/12/23505777/gen-z-slang-what-does-glow-up-mean-stan-millennial-slang |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date= |website=Deseret News}}</ref> ;bar(s) :A lyric in a rap song that is considered excellent. A talented rapper may be said to "drop bars" or be "spitting bars", sometimes shortened to just "spitting".<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2023 |title=What Does "Bars" Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bars/ |access-date=May 20, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com |language=en-US}}</ref> ;BDE :Abbreviation for "big dick energy": confidence and ease.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2018 |title=How BDE Became A Supercharged Internet Acronym |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/bde/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627200050/https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/bde/ |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;Bean Soup Theory :A specific phenomenon described as a 'What about me' effect. An individual watches a video that doesn't pertain to them, but finds a way to make it about them anyway. Stems from a 2023 TikTok recipe for bean soup, with commenters saying "What if I don't like beans?"<ref>{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Brittany |date=September 26, 2023 |title=How a viral bean soup recipe prompted the internet to break down 'what about me' effect |url=https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/tiktok-what-about-me-effect-soup-b2419028.html |publisher=The Independent |access-date=}}</ref> ;beige flag :A behavior or personality trait that is neither good nor bad.<ref name="RG" /> ;bet :Agreeing to something; yes; okay; sure.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2020 |title=How "Bet" Can Mean "Cool" or "Yes" |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055659/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bet/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;bffr :Acronym for "be fucking for real".<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Does 'BFFR' Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/bffr/ |date=November 30, 2023 |access-date=November 27, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;big back :Used in reference to a person with excessive eating habits.<ref>{{Cite news |title=What's a "Big Back" —And Why Is the Term Problematic? |url=https://www.parents.com/whats-a-big-back-meaning-and-usage-8676696 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251108070148/https://www.parents.com/whats-a-big-back-meaning-and-usage-8676696 |archive-date=2025-11-08 |access-date=2026-03-30 |work=Parents |language=en}}</ref> ;big yikes :Used to describe something embarrassing or cringeworthy, particularly in response to an offensive comment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=9 slang words teens and Gen Zers are using in 2020 – and their boomer equivalents |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/slideshows/miscellaneous/9-slang-words-teens-and-gen-zers-are-using-in-2020-and-their-boomer-equivalents/slidelist/74783850.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217205756/https://www.businessinsider.in/slideshows/miscellaneous/9-slang-words-teens-and-gen-zers-are-using-in-2020-and-their-boomer-equivalents/slidelist/74783850.cms |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |access-date=December 17, 2022 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> ;bop :(1) A derogatory term, usually for females, suggesting excessive flirtatiousness or promiscuity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=bop |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/bop |access-date=April 18, 2025 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> (2) An exceptionally good song.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prance |first=Sam |date=July 1, 2024 |title=Gen Z Have Changed The Meaning Of The Word "Bop" |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/internet/bop-meaning-tiktok-gen-z/ |access-date=November 9, 2024 |website=Capital FM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hutcherson |first=Lori Lakin |date=April 26, 2022 |title=Black Lexicon: The Origins of "Bop" (LISTEN) |url=https://goodblacknews.org/2022/04/26/black-lexicon-the-origins-of-bop-listen/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240313100548/https://goodblacknews.org/2022/04/26/black-lexicon-the-origins-of-bop-listen/ |archive-date=March 13, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |website=Good Black News}}</ref> (3) An acronym for "baddie on point", meaning someone who uses their appearance to make money.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Upton-Clark |first=Eve |date=February 12, 2025 |title=Meet the Bop House, the internet's divisive new OnlyFans hype house |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/91277825/meet-the-bop-house-the-internets-divisive-new-onlyfans-hype-house |access-date=April 18, 2025 |website=Fast Company}}</ref> ;brainrot :The state of losing touch with the real world as a result of consuming hyper-stimulating or chronically online content, especially when characterized by online buzzwords ("skibidi", "fanum tax", "rizz", etc). Derived from the idea that one's brain would "rot" from consuming too much stimulating, addictive or degenerate content.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2024 |title=Brain Rot, and its Impact on Young Adult Mental Health |url=https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/brain-rot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524235451/https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/brain-rot/ |archive-date=May 24, 2024 |access-date=May 24, 2024 |website=Newport Institute}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Weekman |first1=Kelsey |date=February 9, 2024 |title=What is 'brain rot'? TikTokers are using the term to describe the impact of being 'chronically online.' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/what-is-brain-rot-tiktokers-are-using-the-term-to-describe-the-impact-of-being-chronically-online-211105483.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604215947/https://www.yahoo.com/news/what-is-brain-rot-tiktokers-are-using-the-term-to-describe-the-impact-of-being-chronically-online-211105483.html |archive-date=June 4, 2024 |access-date=June 4, 2024 |website=Yahoo! News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Venkatraman |first=Sakshi |date=August 10, 2024 |title=Parents and Gen Alpha kids are having unintelligible convos because of 'brainrot' language |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/gen-alpha-kids-parents-brainrot-language-rcna162227 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921052931/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/gen-alpha-kids-parents-brainrot-language-rcna162227 |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |access-date=August 11, 2024 |website=NBC News}}</ref> ;bro :Shortened version of brother.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2025 |title=bro |url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bro |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=dictionary.cambridge.org |language=en}}</ref> ;bruh/bru ({{IPAc-en|b|ɹ|ʌ|audio=En-us-bruh-noun.ogg}}) :A variant of "bro" originating from AAVE.<ref>{{Cite web |title=bruh, n. meanings, etymology and more {{!}} Oxford English Dictionary |url=https://www.oed.com/dictionary/bruh_n?tl=true |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250506101046/https://www.oed.com/dictionary/bruh_n?tl=true |archive-date=2025-05-06 |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.oed.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="fm">{{Cite web |date=July 29, 2020 |editor-last=Gupta |editor-first=Jahnavi |title=Gen Z's slang decoded to ease your FOMO |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/keeping-up-with-gen-z-slang-terms-decoded-to-ease-your-fomo/story-xE8E8p6DX3KBaJEBSoa04H.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224205511/https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/keeping-up-with-gen-z-slang-terms-decoded-to-ease-your-fomo/story-xE8E8p6DX3KBaJEBSoa04H.html |archive-date=February 24, 2024 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2020 |title=Bruh, This Word Is Older Than You Think |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bruh/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228051931/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bruh/ |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;bussin' :Extremely good, excellent. Originated from African-American vernacular for delicious food.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bussin' Definition & Meaning |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bussin%27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007092826/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bussin%27 |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |access-date=October 10, 2023 |website=Merriam-Webster}}</ref> ;bussy :Portmanteau of "boy" and "pussy" (slang for the vagina). Effectively a man's anus, especially when used in gay penetrative sex.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eylon |date=February 11, 2024 |title=From Underground Slang to Mainstream Buzz: The Journey of 'Bussy' into Popular Culture |url=https://thepinktimes.com/from-underground-slang-to-mainstream-buzz-the-journey-of-bussy-into-popular-culture/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301014231/https://thepinktimes.com/from-underground-slang-to-mainstream-buzz-the-journey-of-bussy-into-popular-culture/ |archive-date=March 1, 2024 |access-date=February 29, 2024 |website=The Pink Times}}</ref> ;blud :A variant of the word "blood brother" or "mate".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urban Dictionary: urbanup.php |url=https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Blud |access-date=January 29, 2026 |website=Urban Dictionary |language=en-US}}</ref>
== C == ;cap :To lie originating from AAVE.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Idioms |first=The |date=2025-05-18 |title=no cap |url=https://www.theidioms.com/no-cap/ |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.theidioms.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="nc">{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Jordan |date=June 4, 2021 |title=Don't know what terms Gen Z is using on TikTok? Here's your guide to what they mean, no cap |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2021/06/04/gen-z-slang-tiktok-confusing-you-cheugy-no-cap-defined/5281473001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2021/06/04/gen-z-slang-tiktok-confusing-you-cheugy-no-cap-defined/5281473001/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 5, 2019 |title=How Did No Cap Come To Mean For Real? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/no-cap/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240322065335/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/no-cap/ |archive-date=March 22, 2024 |access-date=March 22, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;caught in 4K :Refers to someone being indisputably caught doing something wrong or incriminating on camera or with evidence to prove it, referencing 4K resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2024 |title=What Does 'Caught In 4K' Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/caught-in-4k/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315201019/https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/caught-in-4k/ |archive-date=March 15, 2024 |access-date=March 15, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;chopped :Ugly or unattractive.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stock |first=Nicole |date=August 13, 2025 |title=What Does It Mean to Be Chopped? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/style/chopped-slang-gen-alpha.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250828193538/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/style/chopped-slang-gen-alpha.html |archive-date=August 28, 2025 |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> ;chud :Pejorative term for someone on the far-right. Commonly used to mean a rude, ugly, socially inept, or unintelligent person, often in self-deprecation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=chud |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/chud |access-date=February 13, 2026 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> Coined and popularized by the Chapo Trap House podcast.<ref>{{Citation |title=chud |date=2026-04-02 |work=Wiktionary, the free dictionary |url=https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=chud&oldid=90027118 |access-date=2026-04-22 |language=en}}</ref> ;clanker :Slur for robots, primarily used against generative artificial intelligence. Originated from ''Star Wars'' media.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Romo |first=Vanessa |date=August 6, 2025 |title=It's 2025, the year we decided we need a widespread slur for robots |url=https://www.npr.org/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5493360/clanker-robot-slur-star-wars |access-date=August 6, 2025 |work=NPR |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Jones |first=C. T. |date=August 6, 2025 |title=How 'Clanker' Became the Internet's New Favorite Slur |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/clanker-cogsucker-robot-ai-slurs-viral-1235401262/ |access-date=August 6, 2025 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> ;clapback :Swift and witty response to an insult or critique.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What's a 'Clapback'? |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/clapback-meaning-origin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222062119/https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/clapback-meaning-origin |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref> ;cook (verb) :To "cook" is to perform or do well. Often used in the phrase "let him cook".<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2023 |title=What Is 'Let Him Cook'? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/let-him-cook/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407170232/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/let-him-cook/ |archive-date=April 7, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=West |first=Phil |date=November 15, 2023 |title=What is the 'let him cook' meme? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/news/let-him-cook-meme/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407182341/https://www.dailydot.com/news/let-him-cook-meme/ |archive-date=April 7, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot}}</ref> ;cooked (adjective) :To "be cooked" is to be in trouble.<ref>{{cite web |title=Are we 'cooked'? What to know about the teen slang |url=https://www.today.com/parents/teens/cooked-meaning-slang-rcna179119 |website=TODAY.com |access-date=April 14, 2025 |language=en |date=November 8, 2024}}</ref> ;cracked :To be skilled at something. Alternatively, "getting cracked" or "cracking" means to have sex.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ellis |first=Sydni |date=August 6, 2025 |title=Gen Z Is Bragging About 'Getting Cracked' on TikTok — & It May Not Mean What You Think |url=https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1234909271/gen-z-getting-cracked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250810061049/https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1234909271/gen-z-getting-cracked/ |archive-date=August 10, 2025 |access-date=September 30, 2025 |work=SheKnows |language=en-US}}</ref> ;crash out :To have a bout of rage or upset. Sometimes more generally used to refer to anger or strong displeasure.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cross |first=Greta |title=What does it mean to 'crash out'? A look at the phrase and why it's rising in popularity |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/07/crash-out-slang-social-media-trend-tiktok/76117046007/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marcin |first=Tim |date=November 13, 2024 |title=Why is the internet 'crashing out?' |url=https://mashable.com/article/crash-out-meaning-internet-tiktok |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=Mashable |language=en}}</ref> Originated in the African-American community, specifically in Louisiana with usage by rappers like NBA YoungBoy, but became popular on TikTok in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What does 'crash out' mean on TikTok? |url=https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/crash-out-tiktok-meaning |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=www.indy100.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Gisselle |date=August 21, 2024 |title=Scrolling In The Deep: On the verge of crashing out? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/news/scrolling-in-the-deep-crash-out/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}}</ref> ;crine : Variant pronunciation/spelling of "crying," typically meaning crying & dying from laughter (equivalent to "dying of laughter" or "I'm crying"). Often used in phrases like "Son I'm crine".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/im-crine |title=I'm Crine |publisher=Know Your Meme |date=December 5, 2025 |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://slang.net/meaning/crine |title=crine |publisher=Slang.net |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref><!-- add "son" to the list below as well -->
== D == : ;dead/ded :Humorous to such an extent as to "kill you". Laughter and death have been associated since Ancient Greece, where it is held that Zeuxis died from laughing at a portrait of an ugly woman he was painting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 12, 2019 |title=Why The Internet Prefers To Spell It "Ded" |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/ded/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055700/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/ded/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madison |first=Caleb |date=May 23, 2022 |title=How 'I'm Dead' Became a Good Thing |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/05/im-dead-laughter-slang-origin/629935/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/05/im-dead-laughter-slang-origin/629935/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=The Atlantic}}</ref> ;delusionship :A relationship in which someone holds unrealistic or overly idealistic beliefs. A person who holds such beliefs is considered "delulu".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lemire |first=Sarah |date=March 11, 2024 |title=In a One-Sided Relationship? The Signs to Look Out For |url=https://www.today.com/life/relationships/what-is-a-delusionship-rcna136985 |access-date=October 20, 2024 |website=Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oliver |first=David |date=May 24, 2023 |title=What is a 'delusionship'? That made-up relationship in your head, explained. |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/05/24/delusionship-fantasy-relationship-explained/70247173007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110023834/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/05/24/delusionship-fantasy-relationship-explained/70247173007/ |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=October 20, 2024 |website=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shearing |first=Lois |date=July 20, 2023 |title=Are you in a 'delusionship'? Here's how to tell |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/sex/a44597954/what-is-a-delusionship/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906070722/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/sex/a44597954/what-is-a-delusionship/ |archive-date=September 6, 2024 |access-date=October 20, 2024 |website=Cosmopolitan}}</ref> ;dih :Ironic algospeak for dick. Usually used with the wilting flower for comedic effect or a symbolic eggplant emoji.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 25, 2025 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/california-most-searched-slang-words-162104703.html |title=California's most searched for slang words: What do they mean?}}</ref> ;drip :Good-looking or trendy high-class fashion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2018 |title=How The Slang Drip Went From Faucets To Fashion |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/drip/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055701/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/drip/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref>
== E == ;edge :To maintain a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax (orgasm). Often used as a dysphemism for keeping something close to completion or a goal for an undue amount of time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 20, 2020 |title=Edging: Definition, how-to, and benefits |url=https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-edging |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=www.medicalnewstoday.com |language=en}}</ref> :'''El cinco''' :translating in Spanish means "The five", a slang term for PlayStation 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=El Cinco Meme, Explained |url=https://wahup.com/blogs/meme-blogs/el-cinco-meme-explained |access-date=2026-05-21 |website=WAHUP |language=en}}</ref>
== F == ;face card :An attractive face.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Gisselle |date=October 16, 2024 |title=Scrolling In The Deep: Has your face card declined? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/news/scrolling-in-the-deep-face-card/?amp |access-date=December 10, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}}</ref> Sometimes defined as never declining or receding.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ugoala |first=Bibian |date=September 2024 |title=Generation Z's Lingo on TikTok: Analysis of Emerging Linguistic Structures |url=https://sites.google.com/upm.edu.my/jlc-fbmk/regular-issues/vol-11-no-2-september-2024/jlc-08-sept2024 |journal=Journal of Language and Communication |publisher=National Open University of Nigeria |volume=11 |issue=2 |pages=211–224 |doi=10.47836/jlc.11.02.08 |quote=The phrase "face card" ... is used by TikTokers to mean that someone is gorgeous, always has been, and always will be. |url-access=subscription}}</ref> ;fanum tax :Theft of food between friends.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2024 |title=What does 'Fanum Tax' mean? Viral Kai Cenat meme explained |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/what-does-fanum-tax-mean-viral-kai-cenat-meme-explained-2341160/ |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref> ;finna :Short for "I am going to" or "I am about to". The term has its roots in African American Vernacular English, where "fixing to" has been used to mean "getting ready to" since the 18th century. Often used interchangeably with "gonna".<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2023 |title=What Are Finna? {{!}} Social Media Glossary |url=https://keyhole.co/social-media-glossary/finna/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614085528/https://keyhole.co/social-media-glossary/finna/ |archive-date=June 14, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |website=Keyhole}}</ref> ;fire :Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Press-Reynolds |first=Kieran |date=October 12, 2023 |title=The new Gen Alpha slang 'fanum tax' has even stumped Gen Zers, who worry they're too old to keep up |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/fanum-tax-gen-alpha-gen-z-millennials-confusing-slang-2023-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914043352/https://www.businessinsider.com/fanum-tax-gen-alpha-gen-z-millennials-confusing-slang-2023-10 |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> ;fit/fit check :Term used to highlight or bring attention to one's outfit or fashion. "Fit" is a truncation of "outfit".<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2023 |title=What Is A 'Fit Check? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/fit-check/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217045334/https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/fit-check/ |archive-date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ; flop era : Primarily used on TikTok and Twitter when a person is not getting enough likes and views and starts posting memes and putting text over them in hope of going viral. ;flow state :Used when relaxing, typically when concentrating on something ;function :An event, party, hangout, or social gathering.
== G == ;gagged :Shocked, amazed, or at a loss for words.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cramer |first=Jude |date=February 11, 2023 |title=Gen Z Slang: your one-stop, no-judgement guide |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90848775/a-guide-to-gen-z-slang |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407054154/https://www.fastcompany.com/90848775/a-guide-to-gen-z-slang |archive-date=April 7, 2024 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |website=Fast Company}}</ref> ;gas :To describe something as highly entertaining, pleasant, or good.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2025 |title=Definition of GAS |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gas |access-date=April 11, 2025 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dictionary.com {{!}} Meanings & Definitions of English Words |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gas#american-gas-noun |access-date=April 11, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com |language=en}}</ref> ;ghost :To end communication or contact with someone without warning.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2018 |title=Word of the Day – ghosting |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/ghosting-2018-10-31/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217041738/https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/ghosting-2018-10-31/ |archive-date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Popescu |first=Adam |date=January 23, 2019 |title=Why People Ghost — and How to Get Over It |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/22/smarter-living/why-people-ghost-and-how-to-get-over-it.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240429185810/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/22/smarter-living/why-people-ghost-and-how-to-get-over-it.html |archive-date=April 29, 2024 |access-date=April 29, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of GHOSTING |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghosting |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082345/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghosting |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=April 29, 2024 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Safronova |first=Valeriya |date=June 26, 2015 |title=Exes Explain Ghosting, the Ultimate Silent Treatment |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/26/fashion/exes-explain-ghosting-the-ultimate-silent-treatment.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125023823/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/26/fashion/exes-explain-ghosting-the-ultimate-silent-treatment.html |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=April 29, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> ;glaze :To hype, praise, or compliment someone so much that it becomes annoying or excessive.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What does Glazing mean on TikTok? |url=https://www.popbuzz.com/internet/viral/slang-tiktok/glazing-meaning/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315235947/https://www.popbuzz.com/internet/viral/slang-tiktok/glazing-meaning/ |archive-date=March 15, 2024 |access-date=March 15, 2024 |website=PopBuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Sinead |date=March 27, 2023 |title=What does the TikTok slang 'Glazing' mean? |url=https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/tiktok-slang-glazing-meaning |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315235946/https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/tiktok-slang-glazing-meaning |archive-date=March 15, 2024 |access-date=March 15, 2024 |website=Indy100}}</ref> ;glizzy :A hot dog. Popularized in 2020, possibly from the Washington metropolitan area, and possibly originating from the slang term "glizzy" for a Glock handgun. It may also refer to a penis.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gooding |first=Dan |date=May 2, 2024 |title=New York Mets fan removed from stadium because people kept throwing hot dogs at him |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-mets-hotdog-night-fan-removed-b2538807.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804180451/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-mets-hotdog-night-fan-removed-b2538807.html |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |access-date=August 4, 2024 |work=The Independent |quote='Bad day to be a glizzy,' his shirt read, referring to a slang term for a hotdog.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rodriguez |first=Steph |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Everything you need to know about the 'forbidden' Costco food court hack |url=https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/forbidden-costco-food-court-hack-17766999.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804032939/https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/forbidden-costco-food-court-hack-17766999.php |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |access-date=August 4, 2024 |work=San Francisco Chronicle |quote=glizzy is another term for hot dog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Harshaw |first=Pendarvis |date=January 13, 2022 |title=Food Doesn't Slap |url=https://www.kqed.org/arts/13908052/food-doesnt-slap |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804180452/https://www.kqed.org/arts/13908052/food-doesnt-slap |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |access-date=August 4, 2024 |work=KQED-FM |quote=The term 'Glizzy' reportedly originated in the greater Washington D.C. area, and is a euphemism for hot dog, but it comes from how folks would describe a glock ...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Rivera |first1=Joe |last2=Peter |first2=Josh |date=July 4, 2024 |title=Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest results: Patrick Bertoletti, Miki Sudo prevail |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/07/04/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-2024-results/74279491007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804180451/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/07/04/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-2024-results/74279491007/ |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |access-date=August 4, 2024 |work=USA Today}}</ref> ;glow-up :A major improvement in oneself, usually an improvement in appearance, confidence, personality, and style. Frequently used in a context relating to puberty. A "glow-down" is a situation where someone's appearance has declined.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Is The World Ready For Your 'Glow Up'? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/glow-up/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/glow-up/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;GOAT :Acronym for "greatest of all time".<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 12, 2021 |title=International Youth Day 2021: From Basic to GOAT, Here are Top 10 Gen Z Words You Need to Know |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/international-youth-day-2021-from-basic-to-goat-here-are-top-10-gen-z-words-you-need-to-know-4074734.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630214502/https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/international-youth-day-2021-from-basic-to-goat-here-are-top-10-gen-z-words-you-need-to-know-4074734.html |archive-date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=News18}}</ref> ;good boy/good girl :A phrase that is mockingly used when one is told to do something and they do it. The phrase is derived from the way people praise dogs for doing an instructed task.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Templeton |first=Rita |date=April 22, 2025 |title=Why Is Your Kid Saying 'Good Boy'? The New Trend That's Driving Teachers Nuts |url=https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1234869900/good-boy-tiktok-trend/ |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=SheKnows |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Kids Saying 'Good Boy' in School Is Not a Good Thing |url=https://www.parents.com/why-kids-saying-good-boy-in-school-is-not-a-good-thing-11720407 |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=Parents |language=en}}</ref> ;goofy ahh : An AAVE phrase and slang term meaning "goofy ass" used to label content as goofy or silly.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/goofy-ahh |title=Goofy Ahh |website=Know Your Meme |access-date=December 12, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> ;gooning : The act of masturbating for long periods of time or for someone who does it chronically.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Tale of Two Gooners |url=https://defector.com/a-tale-of-two-gooners |last=Rodrigues |first=Ashwin |date=January 14, 2025 |access-date=November 27, 2025 |website=Defector}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=What Is Gooning? The Masturbation Trend, Explained |url=https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a69124896/gooning/ |last=Rodriguez |first=Mathew |date=October 27, 2025 |access-date=November 27, 2025 |website=Men's Health}}</ref> ;gng : Used to refer to a close group of friends or as a casual greeting/address (e.g., "wassup gng" meaning "what's up, gang"). Can also mean "good night gang" in parting contexts, especially among gamers or online communities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slang.org/gng-meaning-definition/ |title=GNG Meaning |publisher=Slang.org |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://views4you.com/blog/gng-meaning/ |title=Instagram Slang Explained: GNG Meaning |publisher=Views4You |date=September 4, 2025 |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref> ;green flag : Behaviors or personality traits that are considered positive, healthy, or desirable.<ref name="RG" /> ;Gucci ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|uː|tʃ|i|audio=En-us-Gucci.ogg}}) :Meaning good, cool, fashionable, or excellent. Used to express approval or satisfaction for something. Originated from the luxury brand Gucci.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gucci |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/what-does-gucci-mean |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026201300/https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/what-does-gucci-mean |archive-date=October 26, 2023 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref> ;gyatt : 1.) someone's buttocks, specifically attractive ones 2.) Someone with large buttocks or an hourglass figure.<ref name="Press-Reynolds">{{Cite web |last=Press-Reynolds |first=Kieran |title=A woman's Gen Alpha sister explained the meaning of GYAT to her and it's making everyone feel very old |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-alpha-slang-gyat-meaning-explained-millennial-2023-11 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=January 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130210812/https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-alpha-slang-gyat-meaning-explained-millennial-2023-11 |url-status=live}}</ref> '''grape''' : An algospeak term for rape typically used online to bypass automatic filters. The use of the grape emoji in substitution for the word "rape" is also common.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lister |first=Kate |date=May 27, 2025 |title=TikTokers are calling rape 'grape' to avoid censorship. It's beyond insulting |url=https://inews.co.uk/opinion/tiktokers-calling-rape-grape-avoid-censorship-beyond-insulting-3716763 |access-date=October 11, 2025 |website=The i Paper |language=en-US}}</ref>
== H == ;hawk tuah :An onomatopoeia for spitting or expectoration on a penis as a form of oral sex used by Haliey Welch in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Hawk Tuah Girl' Haliey Welch Teases New Documentary Will Tell the 'Bizarre' Truth Behind Her Unexpected Rise to Fame |url=https://people.com/hawk-tuah-girl-haliey-welch-will-be-subject-of-a-documentary-11703255 |last=Caruso |first=Skyler |date=March 25, 2025 |access-date=November 27, 2025 |website=People}}</ref> ;hb/hg :An initialism of homeboy/homegirl. Slang used to refer to one's friends.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/internet/tiktok-hg-hb-meaning-text/ |title=What does HG and HB mean on TikTok? Text slang explained}}</ref> ;hit different :To be better in a distinctive manner. The origin of the term is unclear.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rodrigues |first1=Ashwin |title=How Can Everything Hit Different? |url=https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/how-can-everything-hit-different/ |website=Los Angeles Review of Books |access-date=May 12, 2025 |date=April 18, 2025}}</ref>
== I == ;ick :A sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion for something one was previously attracted to.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Did You Suddenly Get 'The Ick'? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/the-ick/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226214544/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/the-ick/ |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;icl :Abbreviation of "I can't lie". Often used alongside ts and pmo.<ref name="yk">{{Cite web |last=Hinde |first=Natasha |date=June 26, 2025 |title=Don't PMO – How Much Gen Alpha Slang Do You Know? |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/sybau-pmo-meaning-teen-text-speak_uk_685a725ce4b07dc129445e25 |access-date=August 1, 2025 |website=HuffPost UK}}</ref> ;{{anchor|ijbol}}IJBOL ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|iː|dʒ|b|oʊ|l|audio=LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-IJBOL.wav}}) :An acronym for "I just burst out laughing".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wang |first=Shirley |date=August 8, 2023 |title=What Is IJBOL? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/style/ijbol-lol-lmao.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818205347/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/style/ijbol-lol-lmao.html |archive-date=August 18, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The New York Times |quote=Though it may sound like a Korean word or the name of a new boy band, IJBOL (pronounced "eej-bowl") ...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cavender |first=Elena |date=July 7, 2023 |title=Ijbol isn't a Korean word. It's just a sillier version of lmao. |url=https://sea.mashable.com/life/24851/ijbol-isnt-a-korean-word-its-just-a-sillier-version-of-lmao |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710230957/https://sea.mashable.com/life/24851/ijbol-isnt-a-korean-word-its-just-a-sillier-version-of-lmao |archive-date=July 10, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2023 |website=Mashable SEA}}</ref> ;{{anchor|iPad kid}}iPad kid :Term describing Generation Alpha children who spend most of their time consuming content via a phone or tablet screen.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hagar |first1=Ashley |title="iPad Kids" are Shaping the Future of Education |url=https://seattlespectator.com/2022/10/26/ipad-kids-are-shaping-the-future-of-education/ |website=The Spectator |access-date=June 12, 2024 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526021647/https://seattlespectator.com/2022/10/26/ipad-kids-are-shaping-the-future-of-education/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=George |first1=Jennifer |date=January 25, 2024 |title=What kind of adults will iPad kids be? |url=https://wired.me/culture/ipad-kids/ |website=WIRED Middle East}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hendy |first1=Eloise |date=November 21, 2023 |title=iPad Kids Are Getting Out of Hand |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k8kv/ipad-kids-gen-alpha-childhood-development |website=Vice |access-date=June 12, 2024 |archive-date=April 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402181222/https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k8kv/ipad-kids-gen-alpha-childhood-development |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Gomez |first1=Julia |title=Should you bring kids to a nice restaurant? TikTok bashes iPads at dinner table, sparks debate |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/09/kids-nice-restaurant-ipad/72161794007/ |website=USA Today |access-date=June 12, 2024 |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716043905/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/09/kids-nice-restaurant-ipad/72161794007/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The term was popularized in January 2021 after a 21-year-old TikToker criticized Millennial parents for allowing their children excessive screen time, saying, "I need everyone else in my generation to promise that we are not going to raise 'iPad children'. ... You've been shoving media and screens in these kids' faces since birth." He concludes: "Gen Z isn't allowed to raise iPad kids." The viral video garnered more than 525 million views on TikTok.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 11, 2024 |title=What Are 'iPad kids'? Why Gen Z criticizes Gen Alpha's screen time |url=https://www.today.com/parents/family/ipad-kids-rcna142059 |website=Today |access-date=June 12, 2024 |archive-date=July 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701074849/https://www.today.com/parents/family/ipad-kids-rcna142059 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Teo |first1=Kai Xiang |title=Gen Z is worried they're going to raise a generation of iPad kids |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ipad-kids-tiktokers-worried-gen-z-millennials-gen-alpha-2023-11 |website=Business Insider |access-date=June 12, 2024 |archive-date=June 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615075904/https://www.businessinsider.com/ipad-kids-tiktokers-worried-gen-z-millennials-gen-alpha-2023-11 |url-status=live}}</ref> ;{{anchor|It's giving}}it's giving :Used to describe an attitude or connotation.<ref name="gl">{{Cite web |last=Madison |first=Caleb |date=December 6, 2021 |title='It's Giving': A Gift to Language |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2021/12/the-good-word-december-6th/620894/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215051407/https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2021/12/the-good-word-december-6th/620894/ |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |access-date=December 15, 2022 |website=The Atlantic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alston |first=Trey |date=November 18, 2021 |title=It's Giving Breakup |url=https://www.papermag.com/shawn-mendes-camila-cabello-2655758793.html?rebelltitem=7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215051356/https://www.papermag.com/shawn-mendes-camila-cabello-2655758793.html?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7 |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |access-date=December 15, 2022 |website=PAPER}}</ref> ;it's joever :Replacement for ''it's over'', standing for complete physical and mental defeat. Emerged in 2024, when Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Placido |first=Dani Di |title=Joe Biden's 'It's Joever' Meme, Explained |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2024/07/21/joe-bidens-its-joever-meme-explained/ |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> ;{{anchor|Iykyk}}iykyk :Acronym for "If you know, you know". Used to describe inside jokes and niche references<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ritzen |first=Stacey |date=March 24, 2020 |title=What does IYKYK mean? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/iykyk-meme-explainer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/iykyk-meme-explainer/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=The Daily Dot}}</ref>
== J == ;jit :An African-American term originating in the 1970s. Often used to describe an inexperienced or young individual. Ex:. Jit trippin<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gen Z Slang: Jit Meaning - FamilyEducation |url=https://www.familyeducation.com/gen-z-slang/jit-meaning |access-date=August 1, 2025 |website=www.familyeducation.com |language=en}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=July 2025}} ;jestermaxxing :A slang term referring to both internet subcultures such as incels, and to the practice of using extreme humor, comedic antics, or acting like a "clown" to gain female attention and attraction (see also Clavicular).<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2022 |title=The problem with 'jestermaxxing' and why you shouldn't let it dull your funny |url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/the-problem-with-jestermaxxing-15949316/amp/ |access-date=March 2, 2026 |website=Metro |language=en}}</ref>
== K == ;Karen :Pejorative term for an obnoxious, angry, or entitled (usually but not exclusively white and middle-aged) woman.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2020 |title=Here's How Karen Became The Name All Over The Internet |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/karen/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326224432/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/karen/ |archive-date=March 26, 2024 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tiffany |first=Kaitlyn |date=May 6, 2020 |title=How 'Karen' Became a Coronavirus Villain |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/05/coronavirus-karen-memes-reddit-twitter-carolyn-goodman/611104/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519145242/https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/05/coronavirus-karen-memes-reddit-twitter-carolyn-goodman/611104/ |archive-date=May 19, 2020 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |website=The Atlantic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Aja |date=February 5, 2020 |title=Karen: The anti-vaxxer soccer mom with speak-to-the-manager hair, explained |url=https://www.vox.com/2020/2/5/21079162/karen-name-insult-meme-manager |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421174030/https://www.vox.com/2020/2/5/21079162/karen-name-insult-meme-manager |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Lang |first=Cady |date=June 25, 2020 |title=How the Karen Meme Confronts History of White Womanhood |url=https://time.com/5857023/karen-meme-history-meaning/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111213845/https://time.com/5857023/karen-meme-history-meaning/ |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=June 24, 2024 |magazine=Time}}</ref> Also '''male Karen''' or '''Kevin''' to denote a man of the same personality type.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} ;Khia{{anchor|Khia (slang)}}{{anchor|Khia Asylum}} :A nobody or irrelevant person. The term is used to describe female musical artists "who people talk about, but who no one seems to care about culturally",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Cat |date=November 26, 2024 |title=What, Exactly, Is a 'Khia'? |url=https://www.thecut.com/article/what-is-a-khia-pop-music-slang-internet-explainer.html |access-date=February 26, 2026 |website=The Cut |language=en}}</ref> who are said to be stuck in the "Khia Asylum", an imaginary place where pop stars are kept until they find major success.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irvin |first=Jack |title=Bebe Rexha Considers Asking Taylor Swift to Manage Her Pop Music Career: 'That's Actually Genius' |url=https://people.com/bebe-rexha-considers-asking-taylor-swift-to-manage-her-11883757 |website=People}}</ref> The term is derived from the name of American rapper Khia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Denis |first=Kyle |date=February 11, 2025 |title=In 2025, Let's Retire Using Racist Coded Language & Other Problematic Terms to Discuss Music (Op-Ed) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/features/racist-coded-language-problematic-terms-music-discussion-khia-alysum-1235899193/ |access-date=February 26, 2026 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> ;Kirkifying :Use of deepfake software to put Charlie Kirk's face on pictures of already popular online memes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Press-Reynolds |first=Kieran |date=November 25, 2025 |title=The Shocking Online Afterlife of Charlie Kirk |url=https://www.gq.com/story/charlie-kirkslop |access-date=December 25, 2025 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}</ref> ;KMS :Acronym for "kill myself".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaurasia |first=Auntie |date=October 12, 2024 |title=No more 'kms' lingo please |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/no-more-kms-lingo-please-1829702 |access-date=December 30, 2025 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> ;KYS :Acronym for "kill yourself".<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Does 'KYS' Mean? {{!}} Acronyms by Dictionary.com |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/kys/ |website=Dictionary.com |date=May 23, 2018 |access-date=December 1, 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref> Can also be used humorously as "keep yourself safe".
== L == ;{{vanchor|L+Ratio}} :Insult used primarily online. Combined form of the L and ratio slang terms. Became popular in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why You Don't Want To Earn An "L + ratio" |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/l-ratio/ |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=Dictionary.com |language=en-US}}</ref> ;L :Short for "loss," used to indicate failure, defeat, or something negative. Often contrasted with "W" (win).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gunn |first=Tara |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Gen Z Slang: L Meaning |url=https://www.familyeducation.com/gen-z-slang/l-meaning |access-date=February 10, 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref> ;larp :A term for someone being fake or performative, similar to calling them a "poser." Derived from the acronym for live action role-playing, it suggests their persona is a form of role-playing rather than their true self.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bobic |first=Chrissy |date=2026-01-29 |title=TikTok Users Have Another Meaning for Larp Outside of What It Means in Real Life |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/larp-meaning-tiktok |access-date=2026-05-05 |website=Distractify |language=en-US}}</ref> ;{{anchor|lit}}lit :Remarkable, interesting, fun, or amusing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's Lit |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/lit-meaning-origin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630150315/https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/lit-meaning-origin |archive-date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Merriam Webster.com}}</ref> ;locked in :A state of total concentration on a task.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Locked in |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/locked-in |access-date=April 22, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> Similar to flow state. ;looksmaxxing :An attempt (often pseudoscientific) to maximize physical attractiveness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farrell |first=Riley |date=March 26, 2024 |title=Inside looksmaxxing, the extreme cosmetic social media trend |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240326-inside-looksmaxxing-the-extreme-cosmetic-social-media-trend |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618145528/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240326-inside-looksmaxxing-the-extreme-cosmetic-social-media-trend |archive-date=June 18, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=BBC News}}</ref> ;lowkenuinely :A portmanteau of 'lowkey' and 'genuinely'. Used to express a mix of emotions from both words.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ram |first=Anjali |date=December 29, 2025 |title=Caught in 2k25! Here's a guide to Gen Z and Gen Alpha's lingo made popular in 2025 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2025/Dec/29/caught-in-2k25-heres-a-guide-to-gen-z-and-gen-alphas-lingo-made-popular-in-2025 |access-date=December 30, 2025 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> ;lowkirkenuinely :A portmanteau of 'lowkey', 'kirk', and 'genuinely'. Used as a stunt word form of lowkenuinely. Other iterations include flowkirkenuinely and lowkirksixsevenuinely.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2026 |title="Lowkirkenuinely" is the latest example of meme language going too far |url=https://dailydot.com/lowkirkenuinely-meaning-internet-slang/ |access-date=January 27, 2026 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=March 2026}}
== M == ;main character (MC) :Someone who is or wants to be the star of their life. Often refers to someone who strives to be the center of attention.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2020 |title=Why 'Main Character' Is Taking Over TikTok |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/main-character/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218041450/https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/main-character/ |archive-date=February 18, 2024 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=What Is 'Main Character Energy'? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/main-character-energy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218041449/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/main-character-energy/ |archive-date=February 18, 2024 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;mew :A pseudoscientific method to restructure someone's jawline by pressing their tongue to the roof of their mouth. Coined by controversial British dentist John Mew and his son, Mike, the term became popular in the late 2010s and on TikTok.<ref name="as">{{Cite web |last=Chakraborty |first=Neetra |title=A comprehensive guide to Gen Alpha slang |url=https://thewildcattribune.com/18753/satire/a-comprehensive-guide-to-gen-alpha-slang/ |access-date=May 26, 2025 |website=The Wildcat Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=McClinton |first=Dream |date=March 21, 2019 |title=Mewing: what is the YouTube craze that claims to reshape your face? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/mar/21/mewing-youtube-face-shaping-trend-what-is-it-technique-explained |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106210435/https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/mar/21/mewing-youtube-face-shaping-trend-what-is-it-technique-explained |archive-date=January 6, 2021 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |work=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Solé |first=Elise |date=March 4, 2024 |title=Why are teens 'mewing' and what is the trend all about? |url=https://www.today.com/parents/teens/mewing-meaning-slang-rcna140820 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427201925/https://www.today.com/parents/teens/mewing-meaning-slang-rcna140820 |archive-date=April 27, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Yasharoff |first=Hannah |date=April 11, 2023 |title=People on TikTok are 'mewing.' Experts weigh in on this controversial beauty hack |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/04/11/what-mewing-why-tiktok-beauty-trend-controversial/11577056002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321191114/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/04/11/what-mewing-why-tiktok-beauty-trend-controversial/11577056002/ |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=USA Today}}</ref> ;mid :Average, mediocre, not bad or not special. Often used in a negative or insulting way.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2023 |title=What Does Mid Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/mid/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217061140/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/mid/ |archive-date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> Sometimes used to emphasize the approachability of a conventionally attractive woman (e.g., "beautiful mid"). ;mog :To look significantly more attractive than someone or something, causing them to appear inferior in comparison. Derived from AMOG, or "alpha male of the group".<ref name="NStock">{{cite news| last = Stock| first = Nicole| title = I Mog, He Mogs, You Mog, We All Mog| newspaper = The New York Times| date = May 28, 2026| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/style/mogging-looksmaxxing-gen-alpha.html| access-date =May 29, 2026}}</ref><ref name="dispatch-Behrens">{{Cite web |last=Behrens |first=Cole |title=Did you just get mogged by a skibidi rizzler? Gen Alpha slang explained |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/08/17/skibidi-toilet-ohio-rizz-gen-alpha-slang-terms-meaning/74702923007/ |access-date=January 13, 2025 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="vice-Conti">{{Cite web |last=Conti |first=Allie |date=June 26, 2018 |title=Learn to Decode the Secret Language of the Incel Subculture |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/learn-to-decode-the-secret-language-of-the-incel-subculture/ |access-date=January 13, 2025 |website=VICE |language=en-US}}</ref> ;mogging :to dominate, outclass, or look significantly better than someone else, typically in terms of physical appearance. Derived from mog, mainly used as a verb e.g. framemogged<ref name="dispatch-Behrens" /><ref name="vice-Conti" /> ;moot(s) :Short for "mutuals" or "mutual followers".<ref>{{cite web |date=September 16, 2020 |title=This One Goes Out To All Our "Moots" |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/moots/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814023108/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/moots/ |archive-date=August 14, 2023 |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=McRady |first1=Rachel |date=October 13, 2022 |title=Khloe Kardashian Gets Schooled by Fans Over Misusing Internet Slang |url=https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/khloe-kardashian-gets-schooled-by-fans-over-misusing-internet-slang/603-d497af0d-6ae2-4de5-9b73-d7dcd134fb08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428194806/https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/khloe-kardashian-gets-schooled-by-fans-over-misusing-internet-slang/603-d497af0d-6ae2-4de5-9b73-d7dcd134fb08 |archive-date=April 28, 2024 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |work=KFMB-TV}}</ref>
== N == ;nugu : Relatively unknown, obscure, or new groups that have not yet gained significant recognition or popularity among the K-Pop fandom. '''nga'''
Filter-avoidance spelling of the N-word.<ref>{{Citation |title=nga |date=2026-04-02 |work=Wiktionary, the free dictionary |url=https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=nga&oldid=90029093 |access-date=2026-05-21 |language=en}}</ref>
== O == ;only in Ohio :Internet slang used to describe strange or surreal occurrences humorously attributed to Ohio; compare Florida man.<ref name="Yahoo 2024">{{cite news |last1=Stanford |first1=Kaitlin |title=Ohio is a huge joke on TikTok — again. Why does the state keep getting memed |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ohio-is-a-huge-joke-on-tiktok--again-why-does-the-state-keep-getting-memed-215840485.html |access-date=March 23, 2024 |work=Yahoo News |date=December 7, 2023 |archive-date=March 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301221042/https://news.yahoo.com/ohio-is-a-huge-joke-on-tiktok--again-why-does-the-state-keep-getting-memed-215840485.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="DailyDot">{{cite news |last1=Spearman |first1=Kahron |title=What's the deal with 'Only in Ohio' memes? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/news/only-in-ohio-meme/ |access-date=December 7, 2024 |work=The Daily Dot |date=December 28, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Indy100">{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Breanna |title=The 'Ohio' TikTok meme explained {{!}} indy100 |url=https://www.indy100.com/viral/ohio-tiktok-memes |access-date=December 8, 2024 |work=www.indy100.com |date=January 9, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> ;OK boomer :Pejorative directed toward members of the Baby Boomer generation, used to dismiss or mock attitudes typically associated with baby boomers as out of date.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2019 |title=What Does OK Boomer Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/ok-boomer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104224156/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/ok-boomer/ |archive-date=November 4, 2019 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Romano, Aja |date=November 19, 2019 |title="OK boomer" isn't just about the past. It's about our apocalyptic future. |url=https://www.vox.com/2019/11/19/20963757/what-is-ok-boomer-meme-about-meaning-gen-z-millennials |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.vox.com/2019/11/19/20963757/what-is-ok-boomer-meme-about-meaning-gen-z-millennials |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bote |first=Joshua |date=November 4, 2019 |title=Why are Gen Z and millennials calling out boomers on TikTok? 'OK, boomer,' explained |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/31/why-gen-z-millennials-using-ok-boomer-baby-boomers/4107782002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/31/why-gen-z-millennials-using-ok-boomer-baby-boomers/4107782002/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=USA Today}}</ref> ;oof :Used to express discomfort, surprise, dismay, or sympathy for someone else's pain. It is also the sound of a Roblox avatar when it dies or respawns. Thus the verb "to oof" can mean killing another player in a game or messing up something oneself.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of OOF |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oof |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321172319/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oof |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=What's With "Oof," "Meh," And Other Popular Interjections? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/oof-meaning-interjection/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321172319/https://www.dictionary.com/e/oof-meaning-interjection/ |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;oomf :Acronym for "one of my followers" or "one of my friends". Can be turned into "oomfie" to represent affection towards another individual.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Munson |first=Olivia |date=February 17, 2024 |title=What does 'oomf' mean? Add the indirect term to your digital vocab. |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2024/02/17/what-does-oomf-mean/72422579007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330203428/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2024/02/17/what-does-oomf-mean/72422579007/ |archive-date=March 30, 2024 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=USA Today}}</ref> ;opp :Short for opposition or enemies; describes an individual's opponents. A secondary, older definition has the term be short for "other people's pussy". Originated from street and gang culture. ''Dexerto'' claims that the primary definition stems from the secondary one, which was derived from a 1991 Naughty by Nature song titled "O.P.P.". The initialism was derived from the acronym "OPM", which was used in the neighborhood the group grew up in and stood for "other people's money". An example of the term being used in popular culture is also in the Gangsta rap scene, with YBN Nahmir and his song "Opp Stoppa". Dictionary.com implies that the origins of the two meanings had little to do with each other.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Does 'OPP' Mean? {{!}} Acronyms by Dictionary.com |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/opp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609011912/https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/opp/ |archive-date=June 9, 2023 |access-date=June 9, 2023 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;{{anchor|Out of pocket}}out of pocket :To act (or say something) crazy, wild, unexpected, or extreme, sometimes to an extent that is considered too far; or unavailable.<ref name="CS" /><ref>{{Cite book |last=Green |first=Jonathon |url=https://archive.org/details/cassellsdictiona00gree |title=Cassell's Dictionary of Slang |publisher=Cassell & Co |year=2000 |isbn=978-0-304-35167-1 |edition=1st paperback |location=London |access-date=December 10, 2024 |via=Internet Archive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Zimmer |first1=Ben |title='Out of Pocket': Unavailable? Strapped for Cash? Or Going Wild? |url=https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/out-of-pocket-unavailable-strapped-for-cash-or-going-wild-e5815388?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcSSnLMZdQXbnfQ0HONzvEZoxJ7KFTyHwY-SCAvK-NJXrg7lLE5qbqZiNbI0cU%3D&gaa_ts=68fb9f7a&gaa_sig=j-kXADS_8uyof0xZsI1wkrLdfy6pbj_oBqypcRM7hWQEt5oBKgT8b1_8NL3MOUsI51kEfQVFCA1o19Y2zrqD3w%3D%3D |website=The Washington Post}}</ref> ;owned :Used to refer to defeat in a video game, or domination of an opposition. Also less commonly used to describe defeat in sports. Originated in the 1990s as a term used to describe hackers gaining administrative control over another person's computer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Owned – What does owned mean? |url=https://slang.net/meaning/owned |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428013602/https://slang.net/meaning/owned |archive-date=April 28, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=slang.net}}</ref>
== P == ;periodt ({{IPAc-en|'|p|I@r|i|@|t}}) :Used as an interjection to indicate that the preceding statement is final and that there is nothing more to be said about it; similar to the British term "full stop". Originated as "period" in the early 1900s, spread in the 2010s via the City Girls rap duo and Black Twitter, and entered into the mainstream by 2019. The addition of the T stems from a common trend in Black English where T is used as a replacement for D.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2020 |title=Why Periodt Ended Up With A "T" At The End |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/periodt/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/periodt/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;pick-me :Someone who seeks validation by trying to stand out, often putting down others in their gender or group to gain favor or attention. This is most commonly done by degrading oneself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Courtney |date=February 20, 2024 |title=Here's The Lowdown On TikTok's "Pick Me Boy" |url=https://www.bustle.com/life/what-is-a-pick-me-boy-definition-traits |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713035825/https://www.bustle.com/life/what-is-a-pick-me-boy-definition-traits |archive-date=July 13, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Bustle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Sylvie |date=February 29, 2024 |title="Pick me. Choose me. Love me.": The evolution of the "pick-me girl" |url=https://www.studlife.com/forum/2024/02/28/pick-me-choose-me-love-me-the-evolution-of-the-pick-me-girl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713035825/https://www.studlife.com/forum/2024/02/28/pick-me-choose-me-love-me-the-evolution-of-the-pick-me-girl |archive-date=July 13, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Student Life}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aspinall |first=Georgia |date=April 7, 2024 |title=What Is A 'Pick Me Girl'? The Meaning Behind The TikTok Trend Explained |url=https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/what-is-pick-me-girl-meaning-boy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705115044/https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/what-is-pick-me-girl-meaning-boy/ |archive-date=July 5, 2022 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Grazia}}</ref> ;pmo :An acronym that stands for "piss me off", used to express discontent or anger at a certain topic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2025 |title=pmo meaning |url=https://parade.com/living/pmo-meaning |website=parade.com}}</ref> Often utilized alongside ''ts'' and icl. ;pookie ({{IPAc-en|'|p|u:|k|i:|}}) :An endearing nickname for a close friend or lover. Also used as a pet name, or in mocking sarcasm.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cavender |first1=Elena |date=February 8, 2024 |title='Pookie' is more than a pet name. TikTok's new favorite word is rooted in a rich cultural history. |url=https://mashable.com/article/pookie-explained-meaning-tiktok |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601005228/https://mashable.com/article/pookie-explained-meaning-tiktok |archive-date=June 1, 2024 |access-date=June 1, 2024 |work=Mashable}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Moustakis |first1=Allie |date=February 13, 2024 |title=What does 'pookie' even mean? |url=https://www.queensjournal.ca/what-does-pookie-even-mean/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601005228/https://www.queensjournal.ca/what-does-pookie-even-mean/ |archive-date=June 1, 2024 |access-date=June 1, 2024 |work=The Queen's Journal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hatch |first1=Megan |date=February 23, 2024 |title=What do these Gen Z slang words mean? 24 popular terms explained |url=https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/what-do-these-gen-z-slang-words-mean-24-popular-terms-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615074422/https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/what-do-these-gen-z-slang-words-mean-24-popular-terms-explained/ |archive-date=June 15, 2024 |access-date=June 1, 2024 |work=WSYR-TV}}</ref> ;pushing P :A phrase meaning acting with integrity and style while maintaining and displaying one's success. The P in the phrase is most often interpreted as standing for the slang word "player". Originated from the song "Pushin P" by the rappers Gunna, Future, and Young Thug.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2023 |title=pushing P |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/pushing-p/ |access-date=April 24, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref>
== R == ;ratio :When a post, particularly on X (Twitter), receives more replies than retweets and likes combined. It can also be used when a reply has better reception and more likes than the original post being replied to. Originates from the mathematical term "ratio" which compares the quantitative relationship between a set of numbers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dictionary.com {{!}} Meanings & Definitions of English Words |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ratio |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120221046/https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ratio |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |access-date=December 5, 2023 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref>
;rage-bait :To elicit rage within an individual or group. Usually for an increase in web traffic or personal enjoyment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2026 |title=rage bait |url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rage-bait |access-date=January 8, 2026 |website=Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Heaton |first=Benedict |date=December 1, 2025 |title=The Oxford Word of the Year 2025 is rage bait |url=https://corp.oup.com/news/the-oxford-word-of-the-year-2025-is-rage-bait/ |access-date=January 8, 2026 |website=Oxford University Press |language=en-GB}}</ref> ;red flag :A warning sign indicating behaviors or characteristics within a relationship that may potentially be harmful or toxic. On the other hand, a green flag indicates positive aspects or healthy behaviors. The use of the term red flag as a warning dates back to the 18th century. Historically, red flags were used as signals during wars or battles to indicate danger.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lemire |first=Sarah |date=August 3, 2023 |title=What Are Beige Flags? Experts Explain TikTok Viral Relationship Trend Meaning |url=https://www.today.com/life/relationships/beige-flags-meaning-dating-rcna87242 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616232154/https://www.today.com/life/relationships/beige-flags-meaning-dating-rcna87242 |archive-date=June 16, 2024 |access-date=June 16, 2024 |website=Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Tara |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Red flags, green flags and the rise of icks |url=https://westerngazette.ca/culture/student_life/red-flags-green-flags-and-the-rise-of-icks/article_f3e12ee8-cd05-11ee-a791-ff47ef193293.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616232154/https://westerngazette.ca/culture/student_life/red-flags-green-flags-and-the-rise-of-icks/article_f3e12ee8-cd05-11ee-a791-ff47ef193293.html |archive-date=June 16, 2024 |access-date=June 16, 2024 |website=The Gazette}}</ref> The term green flag comes from the use of green-colored flags indicating permission to proceed. The concept of 'beige flags' has gained popularity to represent behaviors that are neither positive nor negative, but rather depend on individual preferences or boundaries.<ref name="RG">{{Cite web |last=Yadav |first=Shalini |date=April 19, 2024 |title=Relationships in Digital Age: Understanding Red and Green Flags through eyes of Gen Z |url=https://thedailyguardian.com/relationships-in-digital-age-understanding-red-and-green-flags-through-eyes-of-gen-z/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616232205/https://thedailyguardian.com/relationships-in-digital-age-understanding-red-and-green-flags-through-eyes-of-gen-z/ |archive-date=June 16, 2024 |access-date=June 16, 2024 |website=The Daily Guardian}}</ref> ;rizz :One's charm/seduction skills. Derived from charisma.<ref name="as" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Seren |date=December 4, 2023 |title=What does rizz mean, and do you have it? The Gen Z term storming TikTok |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/rizz-gen-z-slang-term-tiktok-social-media-b1052480.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208092018/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/rizz-gen-z-slang-term-tiktok-social-media-b1052480.html |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |access-date=February 6, 2024 |website=Evening Standard}}</ref> ;Roman Empire :A random event, person, incident, or thing that fascinates or intrigues one to the point that one is frequently thinking about it. Originated in 2023 after influencer Saskia Cort encouraged her Instagram followers to ask their male partners how often they thought about the Roman Empire, to which many answered quite often. The term spread internationally and evolved to mean something that frequently occupies one's thoughts. It has also morphed into a joke about how often people think about/mention the Roman Empire.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Jan |date=January 6, 2024 |title=What's your Roman Empire? Explaining the memes, trends and slangs to know in 2024 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/what-s-your-roman-empire-explaining-the-memes-trends-and-slangs-to-know-in-2024# |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430152335/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/what-s-your-roman-empire-explaining-the-memes-trends-and-slangs-to-know-in-2024 |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |access-date=May 4, 2024 |work=The Straits Times}}</ref>
== S == ;salty :Used to describe someone who is behaving or expressing themselves in a resentful, bitter, or irritated manner. Originally referred to "racy" or "vulgar" sailors in the 1800s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dictionary.com {{!}} Meanings & Definitions of English Words |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/salty |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119010938/https://www.dictionary.com/browse/salty |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=May 5, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;SDIYBT :Acronym for "Start digging in your butt, twin." Used ironically.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Sydni |title=Teens Are Telling Everyone to 'SDIYBT' on TikTok — & It Means Something Totally Unhinged |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/teens-telling-everyone-sdiybt-tiktok-151200233.html?guccounter=2&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKaW-mZlqN8XyMBr0BdIALIfTHrXw7GW9mwNvTZNjoEkpQ4uHuidrIfrHuIX6WV5pjFy3O4jAhqa35TECatMnvN9lUGj59uGkSbHv0KDqAVkV2zRZ4xbCxXvql8gx7R0YPFj-bv_UXDR2cfLwnM_6w5CJqVeDzmgWQX1bzKl8TaG |website=Yahoo Life |access-date=September 6, 2025 |date=August 8, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Canela |first1=Annabelle |title=Why Kids Are Telling Each Other to 'Start Digging in Your Butt Twin'—and Laughing About It |url=https://www.parents.com/why-kids-are-telling-each-other-to-sybit-11793464 |website=Parents |access-date=September 6, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> ;serving cunt :To behave in a bold, confident, feminine manner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ilbury |first=Christian |date=December 28, 2025 |title=They're serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream |url=https://theconversation.com/theyre-serving-what-how-the-c-word-went-from-camp-to-internet-mainstream-210214 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318225848/https://theconversation.com/theyre-serving-what-how-the-c-word-went-from-camp-to-internet-mainstream-210214 |archive-date=March 18, 2025 |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=The Conversation}}</ref> ;sheesh :To praise someone when they are doing something good. The vowels are often emphasized, as in "sheeesh". The one being praised is to do the "ice in my veins" pose popularized by basketball player D'Angelo Russell. Believed to be a variation of another word such as "jeez", "Jesus", or "shit". First used in 1955 as a word to express "disappointment, annoyance or surprise".<ref name="nc" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pellot |first=Emerald |date=April 1, 2021 |title=What does 'sheesh' mean on TikTok? The sing-songy sound is surprisingly uplifting |url=https://www.intheknow.com/post/sheesh-tiktok-meaning/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217045732/https://www.intheknow.com/post/sheesh-tiktok-meaning/ |archive-date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=In The Know}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of SHEESH |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheesh |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216124117/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheesh |archive-date=December 16, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref> ;shook :To be shocked, surprised, or bothered. Became prominent in hip-hop starting in the 1990s, when it began to be used as a standalone adjective for uncontrollable emotions. One famous example is Mobb Deep's 1995 single "Shook Ones, Part II".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crockett |first=Ashley |date=December 13, 2022 |title='Generation Z': Researchers say 'vibe' is the most common slang term used in Arkansas |url=https://katv.com/news/local/researchers-say-vibe-is-the-most-common-slang-term-used-in-arkansas-social-media-platforms-generation-z-new-generation-bussin-capno-cap-slay-bet-drip-simp-cheugy-fam-stan-boujee-banger-clapback-shook-low-key-flex-vibe-sus-sending-me |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829033300/https://katv.com/news/local/researchers-say-vibe-is-the-most-common-slang-term-used-in-arkansas-social-media-platforms-generation-z-new-generation-bussin-capno-cap-slay-bet-drip-simp-cheugy-fam-stan-boujee-banger-clapback-shook-low-key-flex-vibe-sus-sending-me |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |website=KATV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2018 |title=What Does Shook Mean? {{!}} Slang By Dictionary.com |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/shook/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829033301/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/shook/ |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;sigma/sigma male :A person who is individualistic, self-reliant, successful, and non-conforming to existing social norms. Used predominantly by the manosphere. Can also mean something that is good.<ref>{{Cite web |title=sigma |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/sigma#:~:text=Sigma%20is%20an%20Internet%20slang%20term,%20especially%20among,used%20as%20a%20nonsense%20term%20and%20meme%20online. |access-date=April 1, 2025 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2021 |title=What Is A "Sigma Male"? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/sigma-male/ |access-date=July 7, 2025 |website=Dictionary.com |language=en-US}}</ref> ;simp :Sycophancy, being overly affectionate in pursuit of a sexual relationship.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Marcus |first1=Ezra |last2=Engel Bromwich |first2=Jonah |date=December 16, 2020 |title=A Short History of 'Simp' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/style/simp-history-slang.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216231406/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/style/simp-history-slang.html |archive-date=December 16, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=The New York Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Simp Definition & Meaning |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810232434/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simp |archive-date=August 10, 2023 |access-date=August 10, 2023 |website=Merriam Webster}}</ref> ;{{visible anchor|situationship}} {{see also|casual dating}} :Refers to an ambiguous romantic relationship in which both parties have feelings for one another, but said feelings are not clearly defined: a mid-point between dating and not dating.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Page |first=Danielle |date=October 3, 2019 |title=Is your relationship really a 'situationship'? |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/are-you-situationship-what-it-how-get-out-it-ncna1057141 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610043033/https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/are-you-situationship-what-it-how-get-out-it-ncna1057141 |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Battle |first=Myisha |date=March 18, 2023 |title=Situationships Are the Future of Dating. That's Not a Bad Thing |url=https://time.com/6263743/situationships-dating-benefits/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610043024/https://time.com/6263743/situationships-dating-benefits/ |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |magazine=Time}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Jordan |date=March 28, 2023 |title=Are you in a 'situationship'? Experts share 10 signs to look out for |url=https://www.today.com/life/relationships/situationship-rcna53878 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609221039/https://www.today.com/life/relationships/situationship-rcna53878 |archive-date=June 9, 2023 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=Today}}</ref> ;six-seven (6-7) :A nonsense word derived from the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla. Inspired multiple numerical meme variants. Originating from TikTok.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Dina |title=What does '67' mean? Here's what to know about new viral TikTok slang |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/08/13/what-does-6-7-mean/85645327007/ |access-date=August 30, 2025 |website=The Arizona Republic |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2025 |title=What Does 67 Mean, And Why Do Your Kids Keep Saying It? |url=https://www.today.com/parents/family/what-does-six-seven-mean-rcna228046 |access-date=August 30, 2025 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oregonian/OregonLive |first=Joel Odom {{!}} The |date=October 21, 2025 |title=After '6 7' and '41,' a new number meme hits social media: '6 1' |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2025/10/after-6-7-and-41-a-new-number-meme-hits-social-media-6-1.html |access-date=November 3, 2025 |website=oregonlive |language=en |archive-url=https://archive.today/20251109162616/https://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2025/10/after-6-7-and-41-a-new-number-meme-hits-social-media-6-1.html |archive-date=November 9, 2025}}</ref> ;skibidi :Adjective that derives from the meme Skibidi Toilet, with no real meaning.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2025 |title=Skibidi and tradwife among words added to Cambridge Dictionary |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce93ygv4zzlo |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> ;skill issue :Refers to a situation where a person's lack of ability or proficiency is seen as the cause of their failure or difficulty in completing a task, sometimes used ironically.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brusie |first=Chaunie |date=September 6, 2023 |title=Where does the term 'skill issue' come from? What does it mean? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/where-does-term-skill-issue-214649911.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502120308/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/where-does-term-skill-issue-214649911.html |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |website=Yahoo Life}}</ref> ;sksksk {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sksksk.wav|}} :Used to convey happiness/laughter. A form of keysmashing. The earliest known usage is by Brazilian users on Twitter. Used by various British, African-American, and gay communities before becoming associated with stan Twitter in 2019. Became associated with VSCO girls alongside 'and I oop'. Similar forms can be found regionally, like the Indonesian "Wkwkwk" or the Korean "kkkk".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Strapagiel |first=Lauren |date=August 29, 2019 |title=Like Most Slang, 'Sksksksk' Originated In Black And LGBTQ Communities |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/this-is-why-vsco-girls-keep-saying-sksksksk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204140012/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/this-is-why-vsco-girls-keep-saying-sksksksk |archive-date=December 4, 2019 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=BuzzFeed News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2019 |title=What's The Story Behind Sksksk? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/sksksks/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055659/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/sksksks/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;slaps :Used to refer to something that is perceived to be good, particularly used when referring to music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 7, 2020 |title=Why Do People Say 'That Slaps' And Is It Just About Songs? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/slap/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/slap/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;slay :To do something well.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2018 |title=How Did Slay Come To Describe Excellence? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/slay/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055700/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/slay/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;slop :Low-quality internet content, particularly that which was created by generative artificial intelligence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cambridge Dictionary adds new definition for 'slop' to reflect 'low-quality content created by AI' |url=https://www.thebookseller.com/news/cambridge-dictionary-adds-new-definition-for-slop-to-reflect-low-quality-content-created-by-ai |last=Wood |first=Heloise |date=June 24, 2025 |access-date=November 27, 2025 |website=The Bookseller}}</ref> ;snatched :Amazing, attractive, or flawlessly styled. Sometimes used to particularly describe a person as having a narrow waist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Snatched – MMGuardian |url=https://www.mmguardian.com/teen-slang/snatched |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408160721/https://www.mmguardian.com/teen-slang/snatched |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=mmguardian.com}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=December 2024}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dictionary.com {{!}} Meanings & Definitions of English Words |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/snatched |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411125149/https://www.dictionary.com/browse/snatched |archive-date=April 11, 2024 |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;spiritually Israeli :A pejorative term implying something gives off the vibe of supporting Israel. Commonly used for things seen as culturally empty.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Mira |date=2025-11-04 |title=How 'Spiritually Israeli' became a slur that isn't really about Israel |url=https://forward.com/culture/780883/slang-spiritually-israeli-meme-meaning/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=The Forward |language=en}}</ref> ;stan :Supporting something to an extreme degree. Specifically used in cases of overzealous or obsessive support of celebrities,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of STAN |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418032019/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stan |archive-date=April 18, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Luamanuvae |first=Adele |date=February 1, 2024 |title=In Its Most Extreme Forms, "Stanning" Doesn't Stray Far From Something More Sinister |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgwp4z/stan-culture-has-reached-a-new-low-and-its-time-we-all-go-outside |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230953/https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgwp4z/stan-culture-has-reached-a-new-low-and-its-time-we-all-go-outside |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=Vice}}</ref> originating with the eponymous song by Eminem. ;sus ({{IPAc-en|s|V|s}}) :Short term for suspect/suspicious. Popularized in 2018 by players of the online video game ''Among Us'' and received mainstream usage with the game's explosion in popularity in mid-2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What does 'sus' mean? Understanding the slang term's origins and usage. |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2023/12/09/what-does-sus-mean/71756015007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413215202/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2023/12/09/what-does-sus-mean/71756015007/ |archive-date=April 13, 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=USA Today}}</ref> According to Merriam-Webster, the term has been in use among English speakers since at least the 1960s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What does 'sus' mean? |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/what-does-sus-mean |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110022415/https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/what-does-sus-mean |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2024 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref> ;sussy baka :A combination of "sus" and "baka", the Japanese word for "fool". Stemmed from TikToker Akeam Francis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spearman |first=Kahron |date=January 3, 2024 |title=What is the 'Sussy Baka' meme? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/news/sussy-baka/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830114935/https://www.dailydot.com/news/sussy-baka/ |archive-date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot}}</ref> ;sybau :Acronym for "shut your bitch ass up"<ref name="yk" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Clayton |date=April 24, 2025 |title=Man Arrested After Making Bomb Threat at Morgan Wallen's Nashville Bar: "I Have a Bomb Don't Be a Hero" |url=https://americansongwriter.com/man-arrested-after-making-bomb-threat-at-morgan-wallens-nashville-bar-i-have-a-bomb-dont-be-a-hero/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |website=American Songwriter |language=en-US}}</ref> ;syfm :Acronym for "shut your fucking mouth", originally a meme taken from a scene in the movie ''Bronson''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2025 |title=What does SYFM mean on TikTok? Viral slang term explained |url=https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/what-does-syfm-mean-on-tiktok-viral-slang-term-explained-3222386/ |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref>
== T == ;tea :Secret information or rumors. Originates from Black drag culture of the 1990s, where the letter "t" was used to mean "truth". "Spilling the tea" means to share gossip or rumors. Another meaning was popularized on TikTok, using 'tea' when referring to a person, action, outfit, or thing to mean it's fab, cute, iconic, etc.<ref name="gl" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Let's Talk 'Tea' |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/tea-slang-meaning-origin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020162402/https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/tea-slang-meaning-origin |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=merriam-webster.com}}</ref> ;{{anchor|Touch grass}}touch grass :A way of telling someone to "go outside", usually after said person is believed to have been online for too long. Believed to have originated in 2015, before experiencing a resurgence in 2020–2021.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Rosenblatt |first=Kalhan |date=December 31, 2021 |title=The 'yassification' of the internet, feminine urges and feeling cheugy: Here are the best memes of 2021 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/best-memes-2021-yassification-internet-feminine-urges-feeling-cheugy-rcna10342 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225182445/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/best-memes-2021-yassification-internet-feminine-urges-feeling-cheugy-rcna10342 |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dictionary.com {{!}} Meanings & Definitions of English Words |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/touch-grass |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517181441/https://www.dictionary.com/browse/touch-grass |archive-date=May 17, 2024 |access-date=May 17, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ; ;{{Anchor|Truth nuke}}truth nuke :An impactful telling of factual, or sometimes opinionated, information; Sometimes spelt as "trvthnvke"<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tenbarge |first=Kat |title=Why Fandom Discourse Feels Extra Cringe Right Now |url=https://www.wired.com/story/why-fandom-discourse-feels-extra-cringe-right-now/ |access-date=March 14, 2026 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref> ;ts :An abbreviation for "this shit", it is also often used as a short form of "this". Often accompanied by pmo and icl.<ref name="yk" /> ;tuff :Eye dialect spelling of tough. Commonly meaning something or someone is cool or impressive, this spelling of it is mostly seen on TikTok.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 29, 2025 |title="Tuff": Was bedeutet das Jugendwort? |url=https://www.giga.de/tech/tuff-was-bedeutet-das-jugendwort--01K1AER2W18CPP4M7H9W4X71WA |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=GIGA |language=de}}</ref> ;tweaking :To be acting strangely or thinking that someone is hallucinating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dictionary.com {{!}} Meanings & Definitions of English Words |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/tweaking |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501143750/https://www.dictionary.com/browse/tweaking |archive-date=May 1, 2024 |access-date=May 1, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Katie Louise |date=August 26, 2021 |title=What does 'nah he tweakin' mean? Lil Nas X's Instagram comment goes viral |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/internet/nah-he-tweakin-meaning-meme-lil-nas-x/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501193613/https://www.capitalfm.com/internet/nah-he-tweakin-meaning-meme-lil-nas-x/ |archive-date=May 1, 2024 |access-date=May 1, 2024 |website=Capital FM}}</ref>
;twin :A term of endearment for a close friend, indicating a strong, sibling-like bond.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of Twin {{!}} Gen Z Slang Dictionary {{!}} DIY |url=https://www.diy.org/tools/gen-z-slang-dictionary/twin |access-date=September 30, 2025 |website=www.diy.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name="fl">{{Cite web |last=Neely |first=Lianna Norman and Samantha |title=Rizz, 6-7, aura, twin, chopped, gagged, washed: A guide to Gen Z, Gen A's 'brain rot' slang |url=https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2025/09/08/what-does-six-seven-rizz-aura-delulu-mean-gen-z-gen-alpha-slang-examples/85961997007/ |access-date=September 30, 2025 |website=Florida Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
== U == ;unalive :An algospeak based euphemism for the word "kill" or other death-related terms, often in the context of suicide. This word is often used to circumvent social media algorithms, especially YouTube and TikTok, from censoring or demonetizing content that involves death-related terms.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 12, 2022 |title=What Does "Unalive" Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/unalive/ |access-date=November 24, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref> ;unc :Abbreviation of uncle. Used mockingly to refer to someone who is old or acting old.<ref>{{Cite web |title=unc |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/unc |access-date=April 23, 2025 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> Originated in African American English in the early 2000s. ;understood the assignment :To understand what was supposed to be done; to do something well. Popularized by American rapper Tay Money's 2021 song "The Assignment". She posted a video on TikTok stating that she "understood the assignment".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pellot |first=Emerald |date=October 1, 2021 |title=Understood the assignment meaning: TikTok and Twitter trend explained |url=https://www.intheknow.com/post/understood-the-assignment-tiktok/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214055658/https://www.intheknow.com/post/understood-the-assignment-tiktok/ |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=In The Know}}</ref> ;uwu ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|uː|w|uː|audio=LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-uwu.wav}}) :Used to portray happiness or someone wanting to appear cute. Used more or less as an expression. Originated in the 2000s as an emoticon, with U's capitalized: UwU. The expression is commonly associated with e-girls, furries, femboys, and anime fandoms.<ref name="fm" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2020 |title=Squee! How Uwu Came To Represent All Things Cute |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/uwu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215154609/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/uwu/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Dictionary.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 25, 2020 |editor-last=Gupta |editor-first=Jahnavi |title=Keeping up with Gen Z: Modern day guide to emoji usage |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/keeping-up-with-gen-z-modern-day-guide-to-emojis-used-by-the-new-high-tech-generation/story-hQvVBtQYFXB4NqFuEKKcxH.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224205512/https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/keeping-up-with-gen-z-modern-day-guide-to-emojis-used-by-the-new-high-tech-generation/story-hQvVBtQYFXB4NqFuEKKcxH.html |archive-date=February 24, 2024 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
== V == ;vaguepost :A social media post that is intentionally cryptic or ambiguous, often for engagement farming.<ref>{{cite web |title=vaguepost |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/vaguepost |website=Merriam-Webster |access-date=January 20, 2026 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=C. T. |title=Vagueposting: Why 2026 Content Is All About Keeping You Confused |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/vagueposting-meme-explained-1235497077/ |access-date=January 20, 2026 |work=Rolling Stone |date=January 11, 2026}}</ref> ;vibe check :To check one's personality, behavior, or attitude.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ritzen |first=Stacey |date=October 10, 2019 |title=What does 'vibe check' mean? |url=https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/vibe-check-meme-explainer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428194826/https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/vibe-check-meme-explainer/ |archive-date=April 28, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=The Daily Dot}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=VIBE CHECK {{!}} English meaning – Cambridge Dictionary |url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vibe-check |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Cambridge Dictionary}}</ref> ;vro :Genderless synonym for bro, also used as "very rare one"<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=May 11, 2025 |title=Why do some people say 'vro' instead of 'bro'? |url=https://englishinprogress.net/gen-z-slang/vro-instead-of-bro/ |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=English in Progress |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== W == ;W :Short for "win," used to indicate success, victory, or something positive. Often contrasted with "L" (loss).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gunn |first=Tara |date=July 31, 2024 |title=Gen Z Slang: W Meaning |url=https://www.familyeducation.com/gen-z-slang/w-meaning |access-date=February 10, 2025 |language=en-US}}</ref> ;washed :To be no longer successful, popular, or skilled.<ref name="fl" /> ;who is this diva? :An affectionate rhetorical question used to compliment people who positively embody diva-like qualities such as boldness, style, and/or confidence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2024 |title=5 new TikTok trends that brands can follow |url=https://adage.com/article/digital-marketing-ad-tech-news/5-tiktok-trends-brands-camera-flip-council-diva-foreshadowing/2593356 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=Ad Age |language=en}}</ref> Sometimes used with a purple heart emoji at the end.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Gisselle |date=November 13, 2024 |title=Scrolling In The Deep: Who is this DIVA 💜 |url=https://www.dailydot.com/news/who-is-this-diva-explained/ |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}}</ref> Originated from TikTok.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mosqueda |first=Sofia |date=October 3, 2024 |title="Who Is This Diva?" Meme Meaning, Explained |url=https://www.hercampus.com/culture/who-is-this-diva-meme-meaning-tiktok/ |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=Her Campus |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Y == ;yap :To talk too much, especially without significant meaning. Speculated to be used as early as 1592 to express annoyance and irritation. Became a TikTok trend in 2023 for someone who talks too much or whose talking does not make sense.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kircher |first=Madison Malone |date=March 20, 2024 |title=Are You Talking, or Are You 'Yapping'? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/style/yapping-tiktok.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413094644/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/style/yapping-tiktok.html |archive-date=April 13, 2024 |access-date=April 16, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> ;yart : A slang for weed cart, or marijuana vape cartridge ;Yassify :To "yassify" something is to apply several beauty filters to a picture using FaceApp, an AI photo-editing application.<ref>{{Cite news |last=O'Neill |first=Shane |date=2021-11-24 |title=What Does It Mean to 'Yassify' Anything? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/24/style/yassify-bot-meme.html |access-date=2026-05-24 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> ;You good? :Derived from AAVE, this phrase is a short hand of the usual "Are you okay?" greeting, and is generally used to express concern for an acquaintance's well-being. However, the phrase could have a variety of different meanings depending on the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2022 |title=You're from New Jersey If You Understand The Many Meanings of These Two Words |url=https://wpst.com/you-good-has-many-meanings-in-new-jersey/ |website=94.5 PST |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250812221332/https://wpst.com/you-good-has-many-meanings-in-new-jersey/ |archive-date=August 12, 2025 |access-date=October 3, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sukii |first=King |date=January 31, 2018 |title=Learning The Lingo: In NYC, "You Good" Has At Least 8 Different Meanings |url=https://globalgrind.com/4248588/nyc-slang-you-good-definition/ |website=Global Grind |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250419092615/https://globalgrind.com/4248588/nyc-slang-you-good-definition/ |archive-date=April 19, 2025 |access-date=October 3, 2025}}</ref>
== Z == ;zesty :Flamboyant, effeminate, or otherwise using the stereotypical mannerisms of a gay man.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Escobedo |first=Lee |date=July 30, 2025 |title='Why are you so damn gay?': the public policing of Karl-Anthony Towns' joy |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/30/karl-anthony-towns-zesty-masculinity-black-joy |access-date=September 8, 2025 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |date=December 19, 2023 |title=21 Savage Thinks It's Kinda Gay to Describe His Friendship With Drake |url=https://www.out.com/celebs/21-savage-drake |access-date=September 8, 2025 |website=www.out.com |language=en}}</ref>
;zaza, za : A drug slang for Cannabis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2022 |title=Modern Hip-Hop Slang Defined and Explained |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/90s-hip-hop-slangtionary/ |access-date=March 2, 2026 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref>
== Emoji == ;Skull emoji 💀 :Replacement for the phrase "I'm dying", representing laughter or when something is unhinged.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yurieff |first=Kaya |date=February 14, 2021 |title=Sorry, millennials. The 😂 emoji isn't cool anymore {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/14/tech/crying-laughing-emoji-gen-z |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> ;Loudly crying face emoji 😭 :Also a replacement for I'm dying or the crying with laughter emoji, representing laughter. Similar to the skull emoji.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 17, 2025 |title=A Language Expert Breaks Down Gen Z's Common Emoji Meanings — & How Adults Are Misunderstanding Them |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/language-expert-breaks-down-gen-171216430.html |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=Yahoo Life |language=en-US}}</ref> ;Broken heart emoji 💔 :A way to express disappointment, like when something is unfunny.<ref name="FC">{{Cite news |last=Upton-Clark |first=Eve |date=June 27, 2025 |title=Why Gen Z is ditching popular emojis for unexpected alternatives |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/91358258/why-gen-z-is-ditching-popular-emojis-for-unexpected-alternatives |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628175947/https://www.fastcompany.com/91358258/why-gen-z-is-ditching-popular-emojis-for-unexpected-alternatives |archive-date=June 28, 2025 |access-date=September 14, 2025 |work=Fast Company |language=en-US |url-status=live}}</ref> ;Wilted flower emoji 🥀 :Commonly referred to as the "Wilted rose emoji," it replaces, or is used in addition to, the broken heart emoji, also expresses disappointment, albeit often with humorous undertones.<ref name="FC" /> ;Face with bags under eyes emoji :Used to express exasperation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Want a List of Popular Emoji and Their Meaning? We've Got You Covered |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-does-each-emoji-mean/ |access-date=March 2, 2026 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref>
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