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title: "literally me · GenZ Decoded"
description: "literally me: A phrase used when someone strongly identifies with a character, image, or situation. Example: \"That tired cat is literally me.\""
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# literally me

Gen Alpha[#lifestyle](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/lifestyle/)

**Meaning.** A phrase used when someone strongly identifies with a character, image, or situation.

See it in a sentence

That tired cat is literally me.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen Alpha · this one

    literally me

- Millennial

    [spirit animal](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/spirit-animal/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    phrase used when someone strongly identifies with a character, image, or situation

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## Related slang

- [keep on truckin](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/keep-on-truckin/): An encouragement to persevere and keep going.
- [keep your head up](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/keep-your-head-up/): An encouragement to stay strong through difficulty.
- [lock in](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/lock-in/): To focus intensely and get fully committed to a task.
- [locked in](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/locked-in/): Completely focused and committed to what you are doing.

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