Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by the slang words used by your Gen Z kids? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Every generation of children has their own way of speaking, particularly when it comes to slang. With the rise of social media and internet slang, it can be difficult for parents to keep up with all the new words their kids use. We have compiled a comprehensive guide to help decode slang so parents can stay up-to-date on their kids’ conversations.
With this guide, you’ll learn all about what these slang words mean and how they’re used in conversation. So let’s get started, it’s time for parents everywhere to mind their Gen Z language!
Low-Key
Can be used as an adjective to describe something that is kept quiet or not publicly known.
How to use it: “I low-key love watching reality TV all day.” or “The new cafe in town is low-key and basic, but the food is delicious.”
Flex
Can be used as a noun or verb and means to show off.
How to use it: “Look at him over there flexin’ in his new car.” or “She flexes so much but hardly knows anything.”
Sip Tea
Slang words for gossiping, or just sitting back and listening to the gossip without participating in it.
How to use it: “I heard about what happened yesterday but I’m just gonna sip the tea.”
Pick-Me Girl/Boy
A derogatory term that refers to someone who desperately seeks attention and validation from others. Someone who claims that they’re not like most people.
How to use it: “Ugh, why is she acting like a pick-me girl?” or “Don’t mind him, he’s just a pick-me boy.”
Salty
Can be used when someone is feeling bitter or upset.
How to use it: “He didn’t invite me to the party, I’m so salty.” or “She got really salty with me because I dumped her.”
Boomer
A slang term used to refer to someone older and out of touch with the current trends. The generation is often defined as people born from 1946 to 1964.
How to use it: “He just doesn’t understand anything about technology, he’s such a boomer!”
Sus
Short for “suspicious”, slang used to describe someone who is behaving strangely or in a sketchy way.
How to use it: “She’s been acting pretty sus, I think she’s hiding something.”
Simp
To describe someone who is overly nice or too eager to please.
How to use it: “He’s always trying to buy her gifts and do favours for her, what a simp!”
Slaps
To describe something really good.
How to use it: “This new season of the show slaps!” or “Your taste in music slaps!”
Slay
To describe someone who is doing something really well.
How to use it: “Person: Does my outfit look good?” Friend: “Yes, slay!”
Sleeping On
To describe missing out on something or not having noticed something before.
How to use it: “I’m so glad we finally noticed how great her art was, we were sleeping on it for too long.”
Stan
Originated from Eminem’s iconic song of the same name, slang used for the obsessive fans of a popular celebrity. It can also be used as a verb.
How to use it: “I’m a Bon Iver stan.” or “I will stan Bon Iver forever!”
Let’s Get This Bread!
A slang term for making money.
How to use it: “I’m about to go out and try to get this bread by working some overtime!” or “The holiday is over, let’s get this bread!”
Yeet
To put something in motion with force. It can also be used as an exclamation of excitement, approval, surprise, or disbelief.
How to use it: “I just yeeted my keys across the room!” or “We just got tickets to the game! Yeet!”
TFW
Slang acronym for “That Feeling When…” A casual way of expressing a shared emotion.
How to use it: “TFW you finish your final exam and don’t have to study or have tuition for the rest of the year”.”
SMH
Slang acronym for “Shaking My Head” and is usually used to show exasperation.
How to use it: “He just made a mistake on the project again. SMH.”
TBH
Slang acronym for “To Be Honest”
How to use it: Person: “Do you like my new dress?” Friend: “TBH, not really.”
Steez
Slang for a particular style and attitude.
How to use it: “She’s got some serious steez!” or “His steez is unmatched!”
Cheugy
Pronounced “chew-gee”. Slang adjective to mock someone or something uncool and out of date.
How to use it: “I just don’t wear those jeans anymore, they’re so cheugy!”
No Cap
To show that you are being genuine and not exaggerating.
How to use it: “I swear it was the best night of my life, no cap!” or “I got a scholarship to New York University, no cap!”
Now that you know all about Gen Z slang, it’s time to get out there and start using it! Don’t be afraid to have some fun with these words but remember to use them with respect. Who knows, you might even learn a thing or two and get slang savvy in no time! Happy slangin’!
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