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title: "side-eye · GenZ Decoded"
description: "side-eye: A subtle expression of criticism, suspicion, or disapproval. Example: \"That comment got major side-eye.\" Meaning, Gen Alpha usage, and related slang."
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# side-eye

Gen Alpha[#bad](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/criticism/)

**Meaning.** A subtle expression of criticism, suspicion, or disapproval.

See it in a sentence

That comment got major side-eye.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [shade](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/shade/),[throwing shade](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/throwing-shade/)

- Gen Alpha · this one

    side-eye

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    subtle expression of criticism, suspicion, or disapproval

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## Related slang

- [schlock](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/schlock/): Cheap, low-quality stuff, especially entertainment made to sell rather than to be good.
- [shade](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/shade/): A subtle insult or expression of disrespect.
- [sketchy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sketchy/): Suspicious, shady, unsafe, or of questionable quality; also shortened to "sketch".
- [slop](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/slop/): Low-quality, carelessly made content, often mass-produced AI material.

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