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title: "deadass · GenZ Decoded"
description: "deadass: Means 'seriously' or 'for real,' with total sincerity. Example: \"I'm deadass about quitting.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# deadass

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

**Meaning.** Means 'seriously' or 'for real,' with total sincerity.

See it in a sentence

I'm deadass about quitting.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    deadass,[dead dogs](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/dead-dogs/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [real talk](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/real-talk/)

- Gen X

    [straight up](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/straight-up/)

- Boomer

    [for real](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/for-real/)

- Plain English

    means 'seriously' or 'for real,' with total sincerity

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## Related slang

- [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.
- [deets](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/deets/): The details or inside scoop on something.
- [deuces](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/deuces/): A casual goodbye, often paired with a two-finger peace gesture.

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