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title: "NSFW · GenZ Decoded"
description: "NSFW: 'Not safe for work,' flagging sexual or graphic content unsuitable for public viewing. Example: \"He labeled the link NSFW.\" Meaning and usage."
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# NSFW

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

**Meaning.** 'Not safe for work,' flagging sexual or graphic content unsuitable for public viewing.

See it in a sentence

He labeled the link NSFW.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    NSFW,[NSFL](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/nsfl/)

- 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

    'Not safe for work,' flagging sexual or graphic content unsuitable for public viewing

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## Related slang

- [not gonna lie](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/not-gonna-lie/): Phrase prefacing a blunt or reluctant admission.
- [NSFL](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/nsfl/): "Not safe for life": a warning that a post shows something gory or disturbing enough to upset whoever opens it.
- [OMG](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/omg/): Acronym for 'oh my gosh' or 'oh my god,' showing surprise.
- [OML](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/oml/): Acronym for 'oh my lord,' expressing shock or dismay.

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