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title: "parasocial · GenZ Decoded"
description: "parasocial: Describes a one-sided bond with someone you only know through a screen, like a streamer, celebrity, or influencer, who does not know you exist."
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# parasocial

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

**Meaning.** Describes a one-sided bond with someone you only know through a screen, like a streamer, celebrity, or influencer, who does not know you exist.

See it in a sentence

i know it's parasocial but i was genuinely sad when that streamer quit

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    parasocial,[Living rent free](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/living-rent-free/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    [geek out](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/geek-out/)

- Boomer

    [hung up on](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hung-up-on/)

- Plain English

    describes a one-sided bond with someone you only know through a screen, like a streamer, celebrity, or influencer, who does not know you exist

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## Related slang

- [OMW](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/omw/): Acronym for 'on my way,' meaning heading there now.
- [OTP](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/otp/): 'One true pairing,' a couple, real or fictional, that a fan is invested in.
- [PMOYS](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pmoys/): Acronym for 'put me on your Snapchat,' asking to be featured.
- [POV](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pov/): 'Point of view,' often used to frame a relatable scenario in videos.

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