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title: "dog · GenZ Decoded"
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# dog

Boomer[#appearance](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/appearance/)

**Meaning.** A hostile term for a person the speaker considers unattractive, aimed at women in particular.

See it in a sentence

Calling somebody a dog says more about the speaker than the person.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [busted](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/busted/),[chopped](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/chopped/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

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

- Gen X

    [butt-ugly](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/butt-ugly/)

- Boomer · this one

    dog

- Plain English

    hostile term for a person the speaker considers unattractive, aimed at women in particular

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## Related slang

- [deadge](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/deadge/): Deadge is often used to describe fashion, music, or art that is considered dead or passé.
- [decked out](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/decked-out/): Describes someone who is dressed up and looking especially sharp or stylish.
- [drip](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/drip/): Stylish, fashionable clothing or overall look.
- [eboy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/eboy/): A boy with an edgy, alternative online or TikTok aesthetic.

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