Gen Z refers to those born in the late nineties and early 2000’s.
The following written content from Marilyn Liles
And like all generations, Gen Z-ers have their own slang and lingo that can sometimes sound like a totally different language.
If you aren’t quick enough to catch on, you might find yourself with FOMO (fear of missing out– don’t worry, you’ll learn).
Maybe it happened at your local coffee shop. Or while you were waiting in line at the grocery store. No matter what generation you’re a part of, you’ve probably experienced this: passing a group of young adults and overhearing what you consider to be absolute gibberish. In actuality, those words and phrases you couldn’t understand at all are an entire language used by Gen Z kids to communicate with one another!
With new slang popping up practically every time you blink, how are you supposed to keep up with the day-to-day jargon of your Gen Z kids? Fear not, there’s still time to keep from becoming old uncool! Our list of 50 Gen Z slang words are here to keep you from scratching your head every time a Gen Z-er opens their mouth.
*Dank: If something is dank, it’s excellent or of very high quality.
FOMO: Fear of missing out
Simp: Someone who does way too much for the person they have a crush on.
E-boy or E-girl: This is similar to emo or goth culture, but they use the internet to express themselves.
Salty: Gen Zs use this term when they’re feeling jealous.
Bet: Simply put, this slang term means “yes”. It can be used to confirm something and could be compared to the Millennial term “word”.
Finna: A shortened term for saying “I’m going to”.
Fam: A shorter word for family, but don’t be fooled– it can be used to describe your friends or the way Millennials use “bro”.
Guap: Money, and lots of it.
Vibe check: To check someone’s energy or mood.
G.O.A.T: Short for “The Greatest of All Time.” An acronym used to describe someone incredible.
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