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title: "cred · GenZ Decoded"
description: "cred: Credibility, status, or social reputation. Example: \"That band had serious street cred.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# cred

Gen X[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** Credibility, status, or social reputation.

See it in a sentence

That band had serious street cred.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

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

- Gen Alpha

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

- Millennial

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

- Gen X · this one

    cred

- Boomer

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

- Plain English

    credibility, status, or social reputation

## 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

- [cool cat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-cat/): A stylish, confident, laid-back person who is admired.
- [cool dude](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-dude/): An effortlessly cool person.
- [crew](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/crew/): A close group of friends or associates.
- [cut down](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cut-down/): To insult or criticize someone harshly.

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