The Generation Z has developed its own slang terms that do not exist in literally. This means that these words do not have a literal definition. They are just cool slangs that have come from the pop culture and flex culture that have got a cultural definition. They have become online trends, common forms of expression and are just here to settle.
We started out with āwhatās upā and now we are at a stage where our parents do not understand what is being meant. And those born from 1997 to 2012 have now have got so many slang words that they can have a new Gen Z dictionary. There have been some popular Gen Z terms in 2024 that kept trending online and became common part of our day to day conversations. In case you missed any of these, keep on reading to get the pace back with the lingo before the year ends so that you know whatās buzzing in 2025 ā
If you are thinking you cracked it, actually you havenāt. because itās not what is buzzing, it is bussinā. And it would be bussinā to check the meaning -
Adjective: amazing, really good
Example : "The movie was simply bussin'.
In the universal language been used, drip simply means to fall slowly or spill amply. But when it comes to the gen Z slang, the meaning can sound surprising to people. It is -
Adjective: something cool, stylish, fashionable or trendy
Example: "She is drippinā tonight in that look."
Itās not that your mother added some extra salt in the food today. But the word can definitely be used when you have a next fight with her. It simply means ā
Adjective: to overreact
Example: "You are being salty mom. It is a petty issue."
Itās not that you woke up early today. That would be normal to say. But the term surely has a history. It dates back to the time of civil rights, becoming popular during the Black Lives matter movement in 2014. Thus, it sounds quite Gen Z that way ā
Adjective: being socially conscious or culturally aware
Example: After the year end thesis, he seems woke to the challenges faced by blacks, before the civil rights movement.
For Gen Z, you will be very ābasicā, if you donāt know what is really basic according to them. And for them, basic can be an insult. For, it means ā
Adjective: being boring or simply uncool
Example: "This Tee is so basic. Not my type."
It is an expression used by college peers, which refers to ā weight gain during the first year of college.
Example: "Iāll definitely be a freshman 15 because of my laziness in college."
Donāt go to the classic snack word you use, whenever you are hungry. Gen Z has it the other way ā
Adjective: someone who is attractive
Example: The guy in white linen shirt looks so snack today.
Yes, that kind of word doesnāt exists in our dictionary. But it is now the elite term. It refers to ā
Adjective: rich, high class, luxurious, fancy
Example: "You look so boujee in that Versace outfit."
No, it doesnāt mean an extra chapatti here. Itās more than that. Let us emphasize on āmoreā.
Adjective: attention grabbing, in excess, dramatic or simply over the top
Example: "This lighting is too extra. I want something subtle."
A noun that means something tricky or unexpected. The term comes from the game baseball, where it becomes tricky to hit a curve ball.
Example: "That task is like a real curve ball. I couldnāt finish up."
No no no. it is not a mythological epic Iām talking about. What it means is ā
Adjective: incredible, or especially awesome
Example: "This India Australia cricket series is just so epic. Iām waiting for the next match."
If you regularly check your social media, you would definitely know the term. It means chasing fame, trying to influence, has to be especially on social media.
Example: "He is here for unnecessary clout. I know him well."
The word is basically a verb, but can be used as a form of expression. As a verb, it means to throw or toss something. As an expression, it shows excitement.
Example: "Yeet the ball this way. Iāll catch it."
The word is a phrase, which means excitement, laughter or being in agreement with. It can be used like ā
Example: "sksksk, that sounds fun. Iāll join you."
A phrase that means āI supportā or āI am a fan ofā. The term is derived from the word stalker fan, used to express an admiration for a celeb or any public figure.
Example: "I stan Virat Kohli. He is the best."
The Gen Z has no language; you can say that now they speak in slangs. And itās not a trend really, because now it is completely immersed well within the culture. And yes, in the generation of AI, it is here to stay. We canāt say that people talk like this, rather it would be right to say that they behave like this.
