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title: "xan · GenZ Decoded"
description: "xan: Slang for Xanax, a prescription sedative often misused recreationally. Example: \"The song references popping xans.\" Meaning and usage."
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# xan

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**Meaning.** Slang for Xanax, a prescription sedative often misused recreationally.

See it in a sentence

The song references popping xans.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    xan

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

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- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    slang for Xanax, a prescription sedative often misused recreationally

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## Related slang

- [vaper](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/vaper/): A person who uses an electronic cigarette or vaping device.
- [wasted](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wasted/): Very intoxicated.
- [blazed](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/blazed/): Intoxicated, especially high on marijuana.
- [blitzed](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/blitzed/): Extremely intoxicated, often from alcohol or other substances.

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