--- title: "Gen Z slang for appearance · GenZ Decoded" description: "Gen Z slang for appearance: cunty, chopped, thicc, eboy, egirl and more, each with a plain-English meaning and example." url: "https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/appearance/" lang: "en" image: "https://genzdecoded.com/og/default.jpg" alternates: es: "https://genzdecoded.com/es/jerga-para/apariencia.md" --- # Gen Z slang for appearance 60 terms filed under appearance, each with what it means and how to use it. - [cunty](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cunty/): Fierce, confident, and stylish; a bold compliment rooted in ballroom culture. - [chopped](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/chopped/): Looking rough or not at one's best. - [thicc](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/thicc/): Describes someone attractive because of full, ample curves. - [eboy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/eboy/): A boy with an edgy, alternative online or TikTok aesthetic. - [egirl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/egirl/): A person with an edgy, alternative online or TikTok style, often gamer-adjacent. - [drip](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/drip/): Stylish, fashionable clothing or overall look. - [mogging](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/mogging/): Clearly outshining someone in looks or presence so they seem lesser by comparison. - [deadge](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/deadge/): Deadge is often used to describe fashion, music, or art that is considered dead or passé. - [serving](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/serving/): A compliment meaning someone looks strikingly good. - [glow-up](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/glow-up/): A dramatic positive transformation in appearance or confidence. - [steez](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/steez/): Steez is often used to describe someone's unique and effortless style. - [it girl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/it-girl/): A person with an effortlessly cool and trendy style. - [highlighter kid](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/highlighter-kid/): A child or person dressed head to toe in bright neon colors. - [swole](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/swole/): Very muscular or physically built from working out. - [snack](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/snack/): An attractive person who looks noticeably good; eye candy. - [gigachad](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/gigachad/): An idealized, impressively capable or admirable person. - [mewing](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/mewing/): Pressing the tongue to the roof of the mouth in an attempt to sharpen the jawline. - [baddie](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/baddie/): A compliment for someone who looks confident, stylish, and good-looking. - [VSCO girl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/vsco-girl/): A trendy girl defined by scrunchies, reusable bottles, and a laid-back look. - [looksmaxxing](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/looksmaxxing/): Making a focused effort to maximize one's physical attractiveness. - [lewk](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/lewk/): A stylized spelling of 'look,' meaning a distinctive outfit or styling. - [mew](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/mew/): To press the tongue to the roof of the mouth (mewing) to sharpen the jawline; also 'cute'. - [mog](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/mog/): To outshine someone so completely in looks or presence that they come off worse just by standing nearby. - [aesthetic](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/aesthetic/): A pleasing overall look, vibe, or coherent visual style. - [beat your face](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/beat-your-face/): To apply makeup, often heavily or with great skill, before going out. - [butterface](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/butterface/): A hostile term for a person whose body the speaker finds attractive and whose face they do not. - [cake](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cake/): Slang for a large, shapely, well-rounded backside. - [coded](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/coded/): A suffix meaning something shares clear traits with a given vibe or category. - [core](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/core/): A suffix added to a word to describe an aesthetic, style, or lifestyle. - [dog](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/dog/): A hostile term for a person the speaker considers unattractive, aimed at women in particular. - [egirl/eboy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/egirl-eboy/): Person with a specific, often alternative style, popularized by internet culture. - [fit](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fit/): An outfit. - [get ripped](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/get-ripped/): To work out and diet until your muscles look sharply defined, an approving way to describe a body goal. - [get swole](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/get-swole/): To lift and train until you are very muscular, usually said as a gym goal, half serious and half joking. - [granola](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/granola/): An environmentally aware, outdoorsy, natural-living person. - [pimp](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pimp/): To decorate or upgrade something to make it flashier and more impressive. - [preppy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/preppy/): A colorful, trendy, brand-aware aesthetic evoking prep-school style. - [slim thicc](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/slim-thicc/): A body type with a slim waist and fuller hips and curves. - [snatched](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/snatched/): Looking sharp, flawless, or perfectly styled. - [swag](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/swag/): Stylish confidence or a cool, put-together appearance. - [whole meal](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/whole-meal/): Someone who looks exceptionally, strikingly attractive. - [Betty](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/betty/): An attractive young woman. - [sharp](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sharp/): Well dressed, stylish, or polished in appearance. - [freak](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/freak/): A person associated with countercultural or unconventional style. - [stylin'](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/stylin/): Looking stylish or well-dressed. - [on fleek](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/on-fleek/): Perfectly styled or looking flawless, especially eyebrows; peaked around 2014 and now reads dated. - [threads](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/threads/): Clothes or an outfit. - [emo kid](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/emo-kid/): Person with emo music and fashion subculture style. - [lookin’ sharp](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/lookin-sharp/): Appearing especially neat or stylish. - [look](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/look/): A person's or object's overall visual style. - [scene kid](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/scene-kid/): A person associated with the 2000s scene music and fashion subculture. - [hottie](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hottie/): An attractive person. - [smoke show](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/smoke-show/): Very attractive person. - [decked out](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/decked-out/): Describes someone who is dressed up and looking especially sharp or stylish. - [flava](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/flava/): A distinctive personal style, the thing that makes something recognisably yours. - [fox](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fox/): An attractive person. - [getting in shape](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/getting-in-shape/): Actively improving one’s body or looks. - [goth](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/goth/): A person associated with dark alternative music, fashion, or subculture. - [spruce up](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/spruce-up/): To actively improve one’s appearance or grooming to look more attractive. - [stupid fresh](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/stupid-fresh/): Extremely good, most often a big compliment on someone's outfit, shoes or overall style. Go deeper ## Full guides to these words - [aesthetic](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/aesthetic/) - [baddie](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/baddie/) - [beat your face](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/beat-your-face/) - [Betty](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/betty/) - [cake](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/cake/) - [chopped](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/chopped/) - [cunty](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/cunty/) - [deadge](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/deadge/) - [drip](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/drip/) - [eboy](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/eboy/) - [egirl](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/egirl/) - [fox](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/fox/) - [highlighter kid](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/highlighter-kid/) - [looksmaxxing](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/looksmaxxing/) - [mew](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/mew/) - [mewing](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/mewing/) - [mog](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/mog/) - [mogging](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/mogging/) - [serving](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/serving/) - [thicc](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/thicc/) - [threads](https://genzdecoded.com/blog/threads/) Across the generations ## How every generation says it - [How every generation says looking good](https://genzdecoded.com/how-to-say/looking-good/) - [How every generation says attractive person](https://genzdecoded.com/how-to-say/attractive-person/) More topics ## Slang for other topics - [social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/) - [internet](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/internet/) - [lifestyle](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/lifestyle/) - [bad](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/criticism/) - [cool](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/approval/) - [emotions](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/emotion/) - [dating](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/dating/) - [reaction](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/reaction/) - [funny](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/humor/) - [drugs](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/drugs/) - [honesty](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/honesty/) - [gaming](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/gaming/) - [money](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/money/) - [mature](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/mature/) - [speech](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/speech/) - [safety](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/safety/)