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GenZ Decoded

Gen Z slang for social

157 terms filed under social, each with what it means and how to use it.

4lyferGen Z

Someone or something you are committed to for life, like a lifelong friend or bond.

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and that’s thatBoomer

A phrase used to make a statement sound final.

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auraGen Z

A person's coolness, presence, or reputation, often gained or lost by their actions.

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aura farmingGen Z

Doing something specifically to look effortlessly cool and build up your reputation.

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babyBoomer

An affectionate term for a close friend or romantic partner, used warmly in conversation.

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bandwagonGen Z

Someone who follows trends or supports a team only to fit in.

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be there or be squareGen X

A playful invitation to show up or miss out on something good.

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bestieGen Z

Short for best friend, used sincerely or sarcastically.

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big man on campusBoomer

Someone who acts or is treated like the central, most important figure in a social scene.

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blabbingGen X

Talking too much or revealing too much.

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blow offGen X

To ignore, avoid, or fail to follow through with someone.

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blow someone offGen X

To intentionally avoid or ignore someone.

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bludGen Z

A term of address for a friend or bro; can also flag someone seen as out of place.

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boogie downBoomer

To dance or party energetically.

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boujeeGen Z

Fancy, luxurious, or high-class.

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bratGen Z

A confident, self-possessed, non-conforming person; a reclaimed positive label.

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broGen Z

A casual term of address for a friend, used regardless of gender.

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bruhvGen Z

A variant of "bruv" or "bruh", meaning a friend or mate.

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bye chatGen Alpha

A joking sign-off modeled on streamer language.

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can you dig itBoomer

A way of asking whether someone understands or agrees with something.

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cancelGen Z

To publicly withdraw support from someone seen as problematic.

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catch these handsGen Z

A threat or challenge meaning to physically fight someone.

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catch you on the flip sideBoomer

A casual farewell meaning see you later.

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center of attentionMillennial

Person acting like the central, most important figure.

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CEO ofGen Z

Jokingly calling someone the top expert or embodiment of something.

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chadGen Z

A stereotypically confident, dominant, popular, good-looking man.

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chopBoomer

To verbally cut someone down or harshly criticize them, often in front of others.

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clapbackGen Z

A quick, sharp response to criticism or an insult.

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clockGen Z

To notice, recognize, or openly call out something.

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clock that teaGen Z

To catch and call out the truth behind gossip; to see what is really going on. Blends 'clock' (to notice or see through something) with 'tea' (the gossip or real story), with roots in LGBTQ ballroom culture and Black vernacular. Also said as 'clock the tea'.

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cloutGen Z

Social influence, fame, or popularity, especially online.

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consciousBoomer

Aware of political, racial, or social issues.

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coolBoomer

Socially impressive, stylish, or admired.

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cool catBoomer

A stylish, confident, laid-back person who is admired.

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cool dudeGen X

An effortlessly cool person.

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credGen X

Credibility, status, or social reputation.

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crewGen X

A close group of friends or associates.

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cut downBoomer

To insult or criticize someone harshly.

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dapGen Z

A friendly greeting gesture like a fist bump or handshake.

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deadassGen Z

Means 'seriously' or 'for real,' with total sincerity.

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deetsMillennial

The details or inside scoop on something.

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deucesMillennial

A casual goodbye, often paired with a two-finger peace gesture.

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dissGen X

To insult or show disrespect toward someone.

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do your own thingBoomer

To act according to one's own values or preferences.

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doing the mostGen Z

Being excessive, over-the-top, or trying too hard.

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doing youMillennial

Being true to yourself regardless of others’ opinions.

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dragGen Z

To mock, criticize, or publicly humiliate someone.

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draggedGen Z

Publicly mocked, criticized, or thoroughly roasted.

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dudeGen X

An informal term for a person, or an exclamation of surprise or emphasis.

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eepyGen Z

Eepy is a lighthearted term that conveys feeling sleepy, sluggish, or low-energy.

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famMillennial

Close friends treated like family; used as a friendly term of address.

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fist bumpMillennial

Friendly greeting gesture where two people lightly bump fists.

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flexGen Z

To show off or brag about something.

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FRFRGen Z

Intensified 'for real for real,' stressing sincerity.

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frontingGen X

Acting in a false or showy way to impress others.

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GGen Z

A friendly term of endearment for a close friend or ally.

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gangBoomer

A familiar group of friends or companions.

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gassingGen Z

Enthusiastically hyping someone up or exaggerating their abilities.

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ghostGen Z

To suddenly cut off all communication with someone.

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girl mathGen Z

Humorous, unconventional logic used to justify spending or choices.

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girlypopGen Z

Girlypop is often used as a term of endearment or to address someone playfully.

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give me fiveBoomer

A request for a hand slap as a friendly greeting or celebration.

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give someone the brush-offBoomer

To abruptly reject or stop responding to someone socially.

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go offGen Z

An encouragement to keep ranting or doing your thing.

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haterMillennial

A person who criticizes, envies, or opposes someone.

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high fiveGen X

A hand-slap greeting or celebration.

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hollywoodGen Z

A negative change in behavior after gaining success or fame.

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homesliceGen X

A close friend or buddy; a playful term for a pal.

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hop offGen Z

Telling someone to stop bothering you or mind their own business.

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hot takeGen Z

A deliberately controversial or provocative opinion.

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humblebragMillennial

A boast disguised as a complaint or modest remark.

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huntyGen Z

A blend of 'honey' used as a sassy term of endearment among friends.

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I'm outta hereGen X

A casual announcement that one is leaving.

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it's givingGen Z

It conveys or gives off a particular vibe.

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jiveBoomer

Nonsense or deceptive, insincere talk.

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karenGen Z

A demanding, entitled person, often a woman, who makes public scenes.

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keep it 100Gen Z

To be fully honest, authentic, and true to your values.

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lay it on meBoomer

An invitation for someone to share news, information, or their opinion.

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let them cookGen Z

To let someone continue because their plan or work will turn out impressive.

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main characterGen Z

Acting as the central, most important figure in a situation or one's own life.

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main character syndromeGen Z

Acting as though you are the most important person in every situation.

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manBoomer

A casual term of address for a friend or peer.

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meatridingGen Z

Excessively praising or defending someone to an embarrassing degree.

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motor mouthBoomer

A person who talks excessively, often without saying much of substance.

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narrativeGen Z

A storyline or reputation one would rather not be part of.

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noobMillennial

An inexperienced or out-of-touch person, especially online or in gaming.

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OK boomerGen Z

A dismissive clapback at older people posting condescending or out-of-touch takes.

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ONGGen Z

Short for 'on God,' used to stress that something is true.

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oppGen Z

An opponent, rival, or enemy.

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palBoomer

An informal term for a close friend.

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peace outBoomer

A friendly farewell wishing peace as you leave.

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periodGen Z

Said to affirm and emphasize a statement as final.

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periodtGen Z

Emphasizes that a point is final and not up for debate.

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playerMillennial

Stereotypically confident, popular man noted for romantic success.

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politically correctGen X

Attentive to language or behavior considered socially respectful or inclusive.

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pookieGen Z

An affectionate nickname for a close friend or partner.

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preachMillennial

An encouragement to keep speaking, especially when the listener agrees.

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put on blastGen Z

To publicly embarrass, call out, or expose someone.

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ramblingMillennial

Talking at length without much focus or substance.

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RatioGen Z

When replies to a post get more engagement than the post itself

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ratioedGen Z

Having more negative responses than positive, especially on social media.

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readGen Z

To publicly and pointedly call out someone's flaws.

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realGen Z

An emphatic way to agree or say 'seriously' and 'true.'

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ride or dieMillennial

Someone you are committed to for life, like a lifelong friend.

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roastMillennial

To mock or criticize someone sharply, often in public.

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roll throughMillennial

Invite someone to come by or join in person.

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savageGen Z

Fierce, bold, brutally blunt, or without any mercy.

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say lessGen Z

I understand, no need to explain further.

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showboatBoomer

To behave in a flashy way to attract attention.

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sigmaGen Z

An independent, self-reliant person who does their own thing outside the social pecking order.

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sip teaGen Z

To watch drama unfold from the sidelines while minding your business.

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sisGen Z

Short for sister; a friendly term of familiarity or address.

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sleep onGen Z

To overlook or underrate how great something really is.

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spillMillennial

Invitation for someone to share news, information, or their opinion.

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spill the teaGen Z

Spill the tea is often used to encourage someone to share juicy or interesting gossip.

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squadMillennial

A close, tight-knit group of friends; a heavily used mid-2010s term.

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squad goalsMillennial

An admirable group of friends held up as an aspirational example; now reads dated.

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squareBoomer

A conventional, old-fashioned person who is out of touch with trends.

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standing on businessGen Z

Firmly following through and staying strong in your convictions.

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stanningGen Z

Stanning is often used to describe the act of being a dedicated fan or showing intense admiration.

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stawpGen Z

An exaggerated, playful spelling of 'stop', often flirty or mock-embarrassed.

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street credMillennial

A person’s perceived coolness, status, or reputation.

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studBoomer

A confident, attractive man.

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swerveGen Z

To avoid, dodge, or deliberately steer clear of someone.

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swing byBoomer

Casual invitation to come over or stop in for a visit.

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take a seatGen Z

A dismissive, sarcastic way to tell someone to stop or back off.

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teaGen Z

Gossip or the latest dramatic news.

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the 411Gen X

Information, news, or gossip.

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the manBoomer

Authority figures or the establishment seen as controlling ordinary people.

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the skinnyBoomer

Inside information, news, or gossip.

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throwing shadeGen Z

Throwing shade is often used to describe subtle insults or criticisms, typically indirect.

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tightGen Z

Tight is often used to describe a close and solid friendship or relationship.

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totesMillennial

Playful abbreviation of totally, meaning completely or absolutely; now reads dated.

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true thatMillennial

A casual phrase expressing agreement.

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true-blueBoomer

Loyal, dependable, and faithful.

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turntMillennial

Highly energetic, excited, or partying hard, sometimes from drinking.

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twinGen Z

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

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twizzyGen Z

A playful variation of 'twin,' meaning a very close friend.

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ventGen X

To let someone keep expressing their frustrations.

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vibe checkGen Z

An informal assessment of someone's mood or energy.

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wallflowerGen Z

A shy, introverted person who avoids the spotlight.

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weird flex but okGen Z

A sarcastic acknowledgment of an odd or pointless brag.

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what is bro doing?Gen Alpha

A meme-like question expressing confusion about someone's behavior.

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what’s happening?Boomer

A casual way to ask what is going on or what the news is.

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what's the 411Gen X

What's the news, information, or gossip?

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what’s the tea?Gen Alpha

A casual way to ask for gossip, news, or an update.

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what's your bagBoomer

A way of asking what someone's problem, interest, or hang-up is.

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what’s your damage?Millennial

A confrontational way to ask what someone’s problem is.

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with itBoomer

Describes someone as confident, self-assured, and in touch with what they believe.

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wokeMillennial

Alert to social and racial injustice; the original earnest sense from AAVE, before later ironic use.

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word upGen X

An enthusiastic expression of agreement or acknowledgment.

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ya feel meMillennial

A casual phrase asking whether the listener understands or agrees.

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yakkingBoomer

Talking a lot, especially idly or excessively.

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yapGen Z

To talk a lot, often without saying much of substance.

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yapperGen Z

Someone who talks excessively and rarely lets others get a word in.

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yappingGen Z

Talking excessively or rambling on.

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you do youMillennial

A phrase encouraging someone to act according to their own preferences.

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