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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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Trending terms

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6 7Gen Z

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

#humor
skibidiGen Z

A nonsense adjective from a viral meme, meaning good, bad, or nothing depending on context.

#humor
deluluGen Z

Delusional; holding unrealistic or overly hopeful beliefs, often about a crush.

#humor
aura farmingGen Z

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

#social
crash outGen Z

To react in an emotional, reckless, or over-the-top way.

#emotion
brain rotGen Z

Low-quality internet content, or the mental fog from consuming too much of it.

#internet
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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 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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