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title: "Slaying · GenZ Decoded"
description: "Slaying: Doing exceptionally well. Example: \"You're slaying that outfit!\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# Slaying

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

**Meaning.** Doing exceptionally well

See it in a sentence

You're slaying that outfit!

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    Slaying,[ate](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ate/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [killed it](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/killed-it/)

- Gen X

    [aced it](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/aced-it/)

- Boomer

    [nailed it](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/nailed-it/)

- Plain English

    doing exceptionally well

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## Related slang

- [slaps](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/slaps/): Is excellent, especially about music.
- [slay](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/slay/): To do something impressively well or look amazing.
- [Slept on](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/slept-on/): Underappreciated
- [solid](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/solid/): Excellent, dependable, or agreeable; a mark of approval.

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