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title: "savage · GenZ Decoded"
description: "savage: Fierce, bold, brutally blunt, or without any mercy. Example: \"That comeback was savage.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# savage

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

**Meaning.** Fierce, bold, brutally blunt, or without any mercy.

See it in a sentence

That comeback was savage.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    savage

- 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

    fierce, bold, brutally blunt, or without any mercy

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## Related slang

- [roast](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/roast/): To mock or criticize someone sharply, often in public.
- [roll through](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/roll-through/): Invite someone to come by or join in person.
- [say less](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/say-less/): I understand, no need to explain further.
- [scene-stealer](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/scene-stealer/): Someone who draws more attention than the people who were supposed to be the focus.

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