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GenZ Decoded

Gen Z slang for internet

90 terms filed under internet, each with what it means and how to use it.

41Gen Z

A meme number used as a contradiction or alternative to '6-7,' popularized by a rap song.

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a gasBoomer

Something very funny or entertaining.

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addyGen Z

Abbreviation for address, someone's home or online location.

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amiriteGen Z

A casual, joking way to write 'am I right,' seeking agreement.

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ASLGen Z

Means 'as hell' for emphasis, or the acronym 'age, sex, location.'

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ASMRGen Z

Videos using gentle sounds to trigger relaxing tingling sensations.

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BBGGen Z

Acronym for 'baby girl' or, in texting, 'better be going.'

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BFFRGen Z

'Be f---ing for real,' expressing disbelief or urging honesty.

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biblically accurateGen Z

Describes something with an uncanny, alarming, or bizarre appearance.

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boiGen Z

A playful text or online spelling of the word 'boy.'

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brain rotGen Z

Low-quality internet content, or the mental fog from consuming too much of it.

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brainrotGen Alpha

Low-quality, silly internet content, or the mushy feeling from watching too much of it.

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canonGen Z

The official, accepted plot or facts of a story or series.

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catfishGen Z

Someone who creates a fake online persona to deceive others, often in dating.

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caught in 4kGen Z

Caught doing something with clear, undeniable proof.

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chatGen Z

A way of addressing your audience or friends as if livestreaming, often for a reaction.

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clankerGen Z

A slang insult for a robot or AI.

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clickbaitMillennial

Low-quality online content designed mainly to attract clicks.

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crack upGen X

To make someone laugh very hard.

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cracked me upGen X

Made someone laugh very hard.

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cursedGen Z

Describes something unsettling, unlucky, or giving bad vibes.

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dankGen Z

Excellent or high quality, often describing memes.

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doggoMillennial

Affectionate internet term for a dog, from DoggoLingo meme culture.

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doxGen Z

To publish someone's private information online, usually maliciously.

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Duke DennisGen Alpha

Popular streamer and member of the AMP group, often referenced in memes and quoted catchphrases.

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fan serviceGen Z

Content made specifically to please devoted fans, often with subtle nods.

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fanonGen Z

Fanon is often used when discussing fan theories or interpretations about media or characters.

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finstaGen Z

A fake or secondary Instagram account for a small, trusted audience.

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FMLGen Z

Expresses frustration at bad luck or a bad situation.

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freakyBoomer

Strange, unsettling, or bizarre.

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FTWGen Z

Acronym for 'for the win,' used to cheer something on.

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furryGen Z

A fan of anthropomorphic animal characters, often with costumes or art.

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FWGen Z

Short for 'f--- with,' meaning to really like or support someone or something.

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FYPGen Z

TikTok's 'For You Page,' the app's personalized main feed.

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GDGen Z

An abbreviation for a mild exclamation, 'god d---.'

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grimace shakeGen Alpha

A TikTok trend of drinking the purple McDonald's shake, then cutting to acting like something went wrong.

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grottyBoomer

Describes something disgusting, unpleasant, or disturbing in appearance or vibe.

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gyattGen Z

An exclamation of surprise or admiration, often reacting to an attractive body.

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headcanonGen Z

A fan's personal belief about a story that is not official canon.

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hung up onBoomer

Preoccupied with or unable to stop thinking about someone or something.

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I fearGen Z

A phrase prefacing a blunt or reluctant admission.

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I’m dyingMillennial

Said when something is extremely funny.

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ICYMIGen Z

Acronym for 'in case you missed it,' flagging older news.

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iPad kidGen Z

A term (sometimes derogatory) describing Generation Alpha children who spend most of their time staring at phone or tablet screens.

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IRLGen Z

Acronym for 'in real life,' meaning offline as opposed to online.

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ISOGen Z

Acronym for 'in search of,' used when looking for something.

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itty-bittyBoomer

Very small in a cute or informal way.

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IYKWIMGen Z

Acronym for 'if you know what I mean,' hinting at a subtext.

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iykykGen Z

If you know, you know; an inside reference only some will get.

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like my recentGen Z

Asking followers to like your most recent post on another platform.

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like my statusMillennial

A request for others to like a social media status or post.

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LMAOGen Z

Acronym for 'laughing my a-- off' at something funny.

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LMSGen Z

Acronym for 'like my status,' asking for engagement on a post.

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localsGen Z

People who aren't familiar with internet culture or trends.

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LOLGen Z

Acronym for 'laugh out loud' at something amusing.

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loreGen Alpha

Background story, hidden context, or fan-interpreted explanation.

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low taper fadeGen Z

A haircut reference turned into a viral meme phrase.

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memeMillennial

A widely shared internet joke, image, phrase, or trend.

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mootsGen Z

Short for mutuals, people who follow each other back on social media.

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normieMillennial

Person who isn’t familiar with internet culture or trends.

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not gonna lieMillennial

Phrase prefacing a blunt or reluctant admission.

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NSFWGen Z

'Not safe for work,' flagging sexual or graphic content unsuitable for public viewing.

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OMGGen Z

Acronym for 'oh my gosh' or 'oh my god,' showing surprise.

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OMLGen Z

Acronym for 'oh my lord,' expressing shock or dismay.

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OMWGen Z

Acronym for 'on my way,' meaning heading there now.

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OTPGen Z

'One true pairing,' a couple, real or fictional, that a fan is invested in.

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PMOYSGen Z

Acronym for 'put me on your Snapchat,' asking to be featured.

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POVGen Z

'Point of view,' often used to frame a relatable scenario in videos.

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pupperMillennial

Affectionate internet term for a puppy or small dog, from DoggoLingo.

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rent freeGen Z

Constantly thinking about something you can't get out of your head.

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RIPGen Z

Expresses sympathy, or that something went badly wrong.

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RNGen Z

Abbreviation for 'right now,' meaning at this moment.

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roman empireGen Z

A topic someone thinks about surprisingly often for no clear reason.

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ROTFLMAOGen Z

Acronym for 'rolling on the floor laughing my a-- off.'

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skskskGen Z

A keyboard-mash expression of laughter, excitement, or secondhand embarrassment.

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SMHGen Z

'Shaking my head,' expressing disappointment or disbelief.

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smolMillennial

Deliberate misspelling of small used affectionately for something tiny and cute.

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SOGen Z

Acronym for 'shout out' or for 'significant other.'

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stanGen Z

To be an intensely devoted fan of someone or something.

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subtweetGen Z

To indirectly criticize someone online without naming or tagging them.

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TBHGen Z

Acronym for 'to be honest,' prefacing a candid opinion.

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TFGen Z

Abbreviation for 'the f---,' used for shock or emphasis.

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TFWMillennial

Acronym for that feeling when, used to caption a relatable moment, often with an image.

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that kills meBoomer

Said when something is so funny you can hardly handle it.

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touch grassGen Z

To take a break from being online and reconnect with real life.

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tweakingGen Z

Acting strangely or overreacting, as if seeing things that are not there.

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VGen Z

A shortening of 'very,' used in texting to add emphasis.

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WYAGen Z

Acronym for 'where you at,' asking someone's location.

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WYDGen Z

Acronym for 'what you doing,' asking about someone's plans.

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YouTuberMillennial

A person known for creating videos on YouTube.

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