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title: "FWB · GenZ Decoded"
description: "FWB: Friends with benefits: a casual sexual relationship without commitment. Example: \"They agreed to keep it fwb.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# FWB

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

**Meaning.** Friends with benefits: a casual sexual relationship without commitment.

See it in a sentence

They agreed to keep it fwb.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    FWB,[situationship](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/situationship/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [Netflix and chill](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/netflix-and-chill/)

- Gen X

    [friends with benefits](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/friends-with-benefits/)

- Boomer

    [free love](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/free-love/),[no strings attached](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/no-strings-attached/)

- Plain English

    friends with benefits: a casual sexual relationship without commitment

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## Related slang

- [DTF](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/dtf/): Indicates someone is open to or interested in casual sex.
- [fuhuhluhtoogan](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fuhuhluhtoogan/): Playful slang claiming someone is skilled as a sexual partner.
- [gooning](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/gooning/): Vulgar slang for masturbating for a long stretch without finishing, in order to stay aroused.
- [hook up](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hook-up/): Casual romantic or sexual activity, from kissing to sex.

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