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title: "my bad · GenZ Decoded"
description: "my bad: An admission of a mistake; my fault, sorry about that. Example: \"I grabbed your drink by accident, my bad.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# my bad

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

**Meaning.** An admission of a mistake; my fault, sorry about that.

See it in a sentence

I grabbed your drink by accident, my bad.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen Alpha

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

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X · this one

    my bad

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    admission of a mistake

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## Related slang

- [maxxing](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/maxxing/): Going all in on improving one part of your life, usually said as a compound like sleepmaxxing or gymmaxxing.
- [mb](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/mb/): An abbreviation for my bad, used to admit a small mistake.
- [no crumbs](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/no-crumbs/): No Crumbs is often used to describe someone's appearance or performance that leaves no room for criticism.
- [normies](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/normies/): Ordinary people who follow mainstream trends and are seen as out of touch with niche or online culture.

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