Welcome to the Gen Z era! As Millennials gracefully exit the centre stage, the spotlight now shines brightly on Gen Z, who are living their prime and redefining trends.
For those who may not be familiar, Gen Z refers to individuals born roughly between 1997 and 2012, following Millennials (1981–1996). They’ve brought their own unique twist to culture, communication, and style, leaving other generations curious about how to stay relevant in their fast-paced world.
If you want to bridge the generational gap and keep up with the trends, there’s one place to start: Gen Z lingo.
Adding a few Gen Z slang words to your vocabulary can spice up conversations and help you relate better to the younger crowd.
Here’s a cheat sheet of some Gen Z slang terms you should know:
Fire: Used to describe something amazing, excellent, or out of this world. It could be a playlist, outfit, or party. Example: “This playlist is fire!”
Woke: Describes someone who is socially and politically aware and well-informed. Example: “I admire Kweku; he is so woke!”
Capping: Refers to lying. “No cap” emphasizes truthfulness, while “cap” calls out a lie. Example: “Ama was totally capping during the meeting.”
Sus: Short for “suspicious,” it describes someone or something untrustworthy or questionable.
Delulu: Short for “delusional,” used humorously to describe someone living in an
imaginative, slightly detached reality.
Tripping: Means acting irrationally or thinking crazy thoughts.
Rizzler: A master of flirtation with unparalleled charm or “rizz.”
Periodt: An emphatic expression of finality, often used to add intensity to a statement. Example: “I said what I said, and that’s on period!”
Slaps: Refers to something excellent or amazing, often used for music or food. Example: “This meal slaps.”
Dead/Dying: Expresses extreme amusement, similar to “dying of laughter.” Example: “That meme was hilarious; I’m dead.”
Glow-up: Describes a major transformation or improvement, often physical or personal. Example: “He had a major glow-up over the summer.”
Salty: Refers to someone who is bitter or jealous.
Ate (and left no crumbs): When someone performs exceptionally well, leaving nothing to criticize. Example: “Ayra Starr completely ate her looks at the Met Gala.”
Gen Z slang is more than just words; it’s a reflection of their creativity, humor, and the evolving ways they connect with the world. So, go ahead, sprinkle some of these terms into your conversations, and you just might earn yourself some “cool adult” points. Periodt!
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