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The Gen Z slang dictionary, decoded for every generation. Look up any term for a plain-English meaning, a real example, and how Millennials, Gen X and Boomers say the same thing. The translator below is a quick tool on top.

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In Gen Z slang

that skateboard is AF bomb and buttah, but the party was mid, blud

5 terms found · 5 translated
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6 7Gen Z

A viral catchphrase and hand gesture with no fixed meaning, said for a laugh.

#humor
chudGen Z

An insult for someone seen as unpleasant and out of touch, aimed most often online at people whose politics the speaker considers reactionary.

#criticism
mogGen Z

To outshine someone so completely in looks or presence that they come off worse just by standing nearby.

#appearance
aura farmingGen Z

Doing something specifically to look effortlessly cool and build up your reputation.

#social
auraGen Z

A person's coolness, presence, or reputation, often gained or lost by their actions.

#social
rizzGen Z

Charm or skill at flirting and attracting romantic interest; short for charisma.

#dating
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Gen X Gen Z

Translate Gen X phrasing into Gen Z slang, with a mini glossary.

Boomer Gen Z

Translate Boomer phrasing into Gen Z slang, with a mini glossary.

Millennial Gen Z

Translate Millennial phrasing into Gen Z slang, with a mini glossary.

Gen Alpha Gen Z

Translate Gen Alpha phrasing into Gen Z slang, with a mini glossary.

Gen X Gen Alpha

Translate Gen X phrasing into Gen Alpha slang, with a mini glossary.

Millennial Gen Alpha

Translate Millennial phrasing into Gen Alpha slang, with a mini glossary.

Gen Z Boomer

Translate Gen Z phrasing into Boomer slang, with a mini glossary.

Gen Z Gen X

Translate Gen Z phrasing into Gen X slang, with a mini glossary.

Gen Z Millennial

Translate Gen Z phrasing into Millennial slang, with a mini glossary.

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#social (158)#internet (91)#lifestyle (77)#criticism (73)#approval (72)#emotion (58)#appearance (54)#dating (44)#reaction (32)#humor (24)