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title: "aura points · GenZ Decoded"
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# aura points

Gen Alpha[#funny](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/humor/)

**Meaning.** Imaginary points added or subtracted from your coolness based on how smooth or awkward you act.

See it in a sentence

Tripping in the hallway cost me a thousand aura points.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [aura](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/aura/)

- Gen Alpha · this one

    aura points

- Millennial

    [street cred](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/street-cred/)

- Gen X

    [cred](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cred/)

- Boomer

    [cool](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool/)

- Plain English

    imaginary points added or subtracted from your coolness based on how smooth or awkward you act

## Read more on this idea

- [How every generation says coolness and reputation](https://genzdecoded.com/how-to-say/coolness-reputation/)

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## Related slang

- [WTH](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wth/): Short for "what the hell" or "what the heck", a milder cousin of WTF for surprise, confusion or annoyance.
- [6 7](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/6-7/): A viral catchphrase and hand gesture with no fixed meaning, said for a laugh.
- [bruh](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bruh/): An exclamation of disbelief, disappointment, or emphasis.
- [canon event](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/canon-event/): An unavoidable, formative experience you shouldn't interfere with.

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