fronting
Gen X#socialMeaning. Acting in a false or showy way to impress others.
See it in a sentence
He was fronting like he owned the place.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z
- Gen AlphaNo word for this one yet.
- Millennial
- Gen X · this onefronting
- Boomer
- Plain Englishacting in a false or showy way to impress others
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Related slang
frenemyBoomer
Someone who acts like a friend while quietly competing with you or working against you.
#socialFRFRGen Z
Intensified 'for real for real,' stressing sincerity.
#socialGGen Z
A friendly term of endearment for a close friend or ally.
#socialgangBoomer
A familiar group of friends or companions.
#social