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GenZ Decoded

Gen Z slang for lifestyle

75 terms filed under lifestyle, each with what it means and how to use it.

a forceGen Z

An unnecessarily excessive amount of effort put into something; overkill for the situation.

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adultingMillennial

Doing grown-up tasks like paying bills or cooking; a millennial-era word, often self-deprecating.

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AFGen Z

Intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 'very,' added after an adjective for emphasis.

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baby gronkGen Alpha

Nickname for young football prodigy Madden San Miguel; used for a kid with big potential.

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bangerGen Z

Term used to describe something that is exceptional, impressive, or of high quality. Often referring to a catchy or energetic piece of music.

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bed rotGen Z

Spending long stretches lying in bed watching shows or scrolling, as rest or from low mood.

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bigGen Z

Placed before a word to add emphasis or intensity to it.

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big-timeBoomer

Strongly, obviously, or to a great degree.

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boogieBoomer

To dance energetically, especially to disco or funk music.

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bookBoomer

To leave quickly or run away fast.

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bopsGen Z

A modern song that is catchy and genuinely enjoyable to listen to.

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bounceMillennial

To leave or head out, often suddenly.

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bouttaGen Z

A casual contraction of 'about to,' as in about to do something.

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copiumGen Z

A blend of 'cope' and 'opium', mocking the false hope people use to cope with loss.

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dipGen Z

To leave a place suddenly or quietly slip out early.

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DLGen Z

Short for 'down low,' meaning discreet, secret, or private.

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eraGen Z

A personal phase defined by a particular vibe, focus, or aesthetic.

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finnaGen Z

A contraction of 'fixing to,' meaning about to do something.

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flexed onGen Z

To boast or show off in a way meant to assert dominance over someone.

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flower powerBoomer

The peaceful, love-and-nonviolence ethos of 1960s counterculture.

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gatekeepGen Z

Withholding information or knowledge from others to keep something exclusive to oneself.

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get a lifeBoomer

A dismissive phrase telling someone to stop obsessing and do something more worthwhile.

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get downMillennial

To dance energetically.

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get hipGen Z

To become aware of or adopt a new trend that others are already on.

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girl dinnerGen Z

A casual meal made of random small snacks instead of a cooked dish.

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girlbossGen Z

A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world, an empowered woman.

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griddyGen Alpha

A popular dance move performed by stepping and swinging the arms.

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grindMillennial

To work hard and stay committed to a goal.

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hang in thereGen X

A phrase encouraging someone to keep going through difficulty.

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hellaGen Z

An intensifier meaning very or a lot, characteristic of Northern California speech.

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high-keyGen Z

Used to express open, obvious excitement or emphasis; the opposite of low-key.

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hocoGen Z

Short for Homecoming, the school dance and its festivities.

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ijbolGen Z

Acronym for 'I just burst out laughing', used like lol to show genuine amusement.

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ikrGen Z

IKR is often used to imply agreement during conversations over text or in person.

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jamMillennial

A song that someone especially likes or finds catchy.

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jamsGen Z

An older song that is still thoroughly enjoyable to listen to.

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jawnGen Z

A catch-all word standing in for any thing, object, person, or place.

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jittleyangGen Z

Something flashy or eye-catching that grabs your attention.

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keep on truckinBoomer

An encouragement to persevere and keep going.

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keep your head upMillennial

An encouragement to stay strong through difficulty.

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literally meGen Alpha

A phrase used when someone strongly identifies with a character, image, or situation.

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lock inGen Z

To focus intensely and get fully committed to a task.

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low-keyGen Z

Describes something subtle, quiet, or kept on the down-low; also means 'kind of.'

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madGen Z

Used as an intensifier meaning 'really,' 'very,' or 'a lot.'

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Main character energyGen Z

Acting like the protagonist

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Main character momentGen Z

A moment where you feel like the star of your own movie

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mbGen Alpha

An abbreviation for my bad, used to admit a small mistake.

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my badGen X

An admission of a mistake; my fault, sorry about that.

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no crumbsGen Z

No Crumbs is often used to describe someone's appearance or performance that leaves no room for criticism.

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normiesGen Z

Ordinary people who follow mainstream trends and are seen as out of touch with niche or online culture.

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oppsGen Z

Opps is often used in the context of gang culture or urban communities.

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over the topGen X

Excessive, exaggerated, or more intense than necessary.

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overkillBoomer

An excessive or unnecessary amount of effort or force.

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pull upGen Z

Pull Up is often used to announce one's arrival or to invite someone to join them.

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put someone onGen Z

The act of introducing someone to a new trend, product, or idea.

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run thatGen Z

A demand to hand something over, or a call to get something started.

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scrumdiddlyumptiousGen Z

Extremely delicious or delightful; a playful elaboration of scrumptious.

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shlittyGen Z

A good time; a fun, enjoyable experience shared with others.

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smacksGen Z

Something really good and satisfying, often used for food.

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spirit animalMillennial

Something or someone you strongly identify with; now widely seen as dated and culturally insensitive.

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splitGen X

To leave a place.

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stay upGen Z

Stay strong and keep your head up; encouragement that you will be okay.

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superBoomer

An informal intensifier meaning very or extremely, often placed before an adjective.

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swoopGen Z

To pick someone up or give them a ride to where they need to go.

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the gameGen Z

Life itself, seen as something to be navigated, hustled through, or won.

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to the maxGen X

Intensifier meaning extremely or very.

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totallyGen X

An intensifier meaning very, completely, or extremely.

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touch booksGen Z

A play on "touch grass" urging people to log off and read or visit the library.

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vanillaGen Z

Ordinary, plain, or boring; lacking any excitement.

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we go gymGen Alpha

A self-improvement catchphrase about committing to working out and bettering yourself.

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whipGen Z

A car, especially a stylish, nice, or flashy one you drive.

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whiz kidBoomer

A young person with exceptional talent or intelligence.

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yeetGen Z

To throw something hard or fast; also a shout of excitement.

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YOLOMillennial

Acronym for you only live once, used to justify a spontaneous or risky choice; now dated.

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you only go around onceBoomer

A phrase meaning life is short, so one should take chances.

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