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title: "threads · GenZ Decoded"
description: "threads: Clothes or an outfit. Example: \"Those are some sharp threads you've got on tonight.\" Meaning, Boomer usage, and related slang."
url: "https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/threads/"
lang: "en"
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# threads

Boomer[#appearance](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/appearance/)

**Meaning.** Clothes or an outfit.

See it in a sentence

Those are some sharp threads you've got on tonight.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [drip](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/drip/),[fit](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fit/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    [fresh](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fresh/),[stupid fresh](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/stupid-fresh/)

- Boomer · this one

    threads

- Plain English

    clothes or an outfit

## Read more on this idea

- [How every generation says looking good](https://genzdecoded.com/how-to-say/looking-good/)

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## Related slang

- [swole](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/swole/): Very muscular or physically built from working out.
- [thicc](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/thicc/): Describes someone attractive because of full, ample curves.
- [VSCO girl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/vsco-girl/): A trendy girl defined by scrunchies, reusable bottles, and a laid-back look.
- [whole meal](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/whole-meal/): Someone who looks exceptionally, strikingly attractive.

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