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title: "crew · GenZ Decoded"
description: "crew: A close group of friends or associates. Example: \"I met my crew at the mall.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# crew

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

**Meaning.** A close group of friends or associates.

See it in a sentence

I met my crew at the mall.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [squad](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/squad/),[squad goals](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/squad-goals/)

- Gen X · this one

    crew

- Boomer

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

- Plain English

    close group of friends or associates

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## Related slang

- [cool dude](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-dude/): An effortlessly cool person.
- [cred](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cred/): Credibility, status, or social reputation.
- [cut down](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cut-down/): To insult or criticize someone harshly.
- [dap](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/dap/): A friendly greeting gesture like a fist bump or handshake.

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