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title: "smol · GenZ Decoded"
description: "smol: Deliberate misspelling of small used affectionately for something tiny and cute. Example: \"That smol kitten fits in the palm of my hand.\""
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# smol

Millennial[#internet](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/internet/)

**Meaning.** Deliberate misspelling of small used affectionately for something tiny and cute.

See it in a sentence

That smol kitten fits in the palm of my hand.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial · this one

    smol

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [itty-bitty](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/itty-bitty/)

- Plain English

    deliberate misspelling of small used affectionately for something tiny and cute

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## Related slang

- [sksksk](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sksksk/): A keyboard-mash expression of laughter, excitement, or secondhand embarrassment.
- [SMH](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/smh/): 'Shaking my head,' expressing disappointment or disbelief.
- [SO](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/so/): Acronym for 'shout out' or for 'significant other.'
- [stan](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/stan/): To be an intensely devoted fan of someone or something.

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