


“Nas is the greatest rapper and hip-hop musician of all time.” “Say Less!”ĭeadass – This is used to denote that one is serious or that they agree with something absolutely.

Say Less – When said in response to something it means that you understand and that nothing further needs to be said. “Rey has worked so hard for her clout on Tiktok, her content is so top notch that she has up to a million followers.”įinna – It means that one is finally going to do something or that they feel like doing something. It Is usually used for popular tiktokers. “I high-key cannot deal with the lockdown any longer.”Ĭlout – This means that you have influence or pull in a certain situation. High-key – This means the opposite of low-key. “I saw a monitor lizard, the size of a baby alligator outside my house, no cap.” No cap means you are serious about what you said. “Is it alright if my friend comes over for dinner?” “What’s her name?” “Oh, their name is Alex and they are enby.”Ĭap/No Cap – Cap means to exaggerate or lie. It is used as a noun for people who identify as gender neutral. It can also be used to show disgust or shock.ĪLSO READ: Keeping up with Gen Z: Modern day guide to emojis used by the new high-tech generationĮnby – Short for non-binary. It is used in an informal way to address a friend. “My sister is so Gucci, she got me the new PS5”īruh – Further slang for the word Bro but is used as a gender-neutral noun. Gucci – This is used when come one wants to express that something or someone is chill or awesome. “I stan Taylor Swift, she looks so uwu in her ‘Cardigan’ video.” It comes from anime as you might have guessed. It is also used when one wants to appear cute. Usually typed out to express a warm fuzzy feeling or happiness or affection. Uwu – This is more of an expression rather than a word. “My brother just came out to our parents. It is also used when one is caught off guard or is at a loss for words. “Ever since Alex traded his football jersey for a button-down shirt, he has had such a glo up”Īnd I … oop! – Used in the case of an accident or blunder. Glo up – A transition after which one looks better than they did before, like from pre-teen years to adulthood. “Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Folklore’ just came out.” “asdfdfgdgjfk” Gen Z uses it to denote excessive excitement or excessive laughter, depending upon context. “Who has the bread, bro? How are we going to pay for these milkshakes?”Īsdfasggjhj or sksksksks – Popularly known as the key smash, it says a lot of things with really saying anything. “No, I cannot call my manager ‘Karen’, because this is my establishment.”īread – This is used as a slang for money because bread is made of dough and dough is another word for money. It is also meant in a dismissive way to anyone who is being exceptionally rude to others, in an attempt to show off their privilege. Karen – what started out as a few videos of ‘Karens’ asking for the manager of an establishment because they felt they were being wronged, has turned into the meme of the year. “Women cannot date other women” “Ok Boomer”. Not to be disrespectful, but to show that they belong to a different generation and do not understand the new norm. OK Boomer – Used in a not so positive way, this is used by the younger generation to address the older generation in a dismissive way. “This neighbourhood is a little too bougie for my taste.” Representational image(Unsplash)īougie – Short for bourgeois, used for someone who has expensive tastes or is lavish with their wealth. We have compiled a list of the terms that are most in usage these days, to help you on your quest to vanquish FOMO. And to be very honest, who hasn’t Googled a certain term after coming across it on the internet and being absolutely shook (perplexed) by its meaning. Sounds strange? Understandably so, it is hard to keep up with every single trend that happens on the internet, even if you are a part of the newest high-tech generation. The world might be in the throes of a pandemic, but you best believe that Gen Z is going to Tiktok (more like Mitron or Chingari now that TikTok is banned) their way through it while still being politically motivated.
