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# sigma

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

**Meaning.** An independent, self-reliant person who does their own thing outside the social pecking order.

See it in a sentence

He eats lunch alone and doesn't care what anyone thinks, real sigma.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    sigma,[based](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/based/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [doing you](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/doing-you/),[you do you](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/you-do-you/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [badass](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/badass/),[do your own thing](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/do-your-own-thing/)

- Plain English

    independent, self-reliant person who does their own thing outside the social pecking order

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## Related slang

- [scene-stealer](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/scene-stealer/): Someone who draws more attention than the people who were supposed to be the focus.
- [showboat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/showboat/): To behave in a flashy way to attract attention.
- [sip tea](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sip-tea/): To watch drama unfold from the sidelines while minding your business.
- [sis](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sis/): Short for sister; a friendly term of familiarity or address.

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