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title: "twin · GenZ Decoded"
description: "twin: A very close friend, whether or not you look alike. Example: \"Twin, you already know I'm coming to the game.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# twin

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

**Meaning.** A very close friend, whether or not you look alike.

See it in a sentence

Twin, you already know I'm coming to the game.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    twin,[BB](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bb/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [fam](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fam/)

- Gen X

    [homeslice](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/homeslice/)

- Boomer

    [baby](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/baby/),[pal](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pal/)

- Plain English

    very close friend, whether or not you look alike

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## Related slang

- [true-blue](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/true-blue/): Loyal, dependable, and faithful.
- [turnt](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/turnt/): Highly energetic, excited, or partying hard, sometimes from drinking.
- [twizzy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/twizzy/): A playful variation of 'twin,' meaning a very close friend.
- [vent](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/vent/): To let someone keep expressing their frustrations.

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