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title: "KYS · GenZ Decoded"
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# KYS

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

**Meaning.** Abbreviation for 'kill yourself'; a harmful harassment phrase aimed at others that is never acceptable.

See it in a sentence

Telling anyone 'kys' online is abusive harassment.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    KYS,[KMS](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/kms/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    'kill yourself'

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## Related slang

- [unalive](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/unalive/): A euphemism for suicide or killing used to bypass content filters; refers to a serious harmful topic to handle with care.
- [KMS](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/kms/): Abbreviation for 'kill myself,' used online to vent distress; a harmful phrase that should be taken seriously, not casually.

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