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title: "swerve · GenZ Decoded"
description: "swerve: To avoid, dodge, or deliberately steer clear of someone. Example: \"I saw my ex and swerved.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# swerve

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

**Meaning.** To avoid, dodge, or deliberately steer clear of someone.

See it in a sentence

I saw my ex and swerved.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    swerve

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    to avoid, dodge, or deliberately steer clear of someone

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## Related slang

- [stud](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/stud/): A confident, attractive man.
- [stud muffin](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/stud-muffin/): A very attractive, masculine man. Usually a teasing compliment, said with a smile.
- [swing by](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/swing-by/): Casual invitation to come over or stop in for a visit.
- [take a seat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/take-a-seat/): A dismissive, sarcastic way to tell someone to stop or back off.

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