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title: "red flag · GenZ Decoded"
description: "red flag: A warning sign of unhealthy or concerning behavior. Example: \"He never apologizes, that's a red flag.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# red flag

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

**Meaning.** A warning sign of unhealthy or concerning behavior.

See it in a sentence

He never apologizes, that's a red flag.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    red flag

- 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

    warning sign of unhealthy or concerning behavior

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## Related slang

- [pulling](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pulling/): Successfully attracting romantic or sexual interest.
- [real one](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/real-one/): A genuine, trustworthy, loyal person you can truly count on.
- [rizz](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/rizz/): Charm or skill at flirting and attracting romantic interest; short for charisma.
- [rizzler](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/rizzler/): Someone highly skilled at flirting and charming others.

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