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GenZ Decoded

slay

Gen Z#cool

Meaning. To do something impressively well or look amazing.

See it in a sentence
You slay every time you post a new fit.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

  • Gen Z · this one
    slay,ate
  • Gen Alpha
    No word for this one yet.
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
  • Plain English
    to do something impressively well or look amazing

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