07/08/2025
50 COMMONLY USED GEN Z SLANG WORDS AS OF 2025 🤓
1–10: Popular Reactions & Emotions
1. Slay – To do something exceptionally well.
2. No cap – Being completely honest; not lying.
3. Bet – Agreement or approval (e.g., "Bet, I’ll be there").
4. Dead – Something is extremely funny ("I’m dead" = "I’m laughing hard").
5. Sus – Suspicious or sketchy behavior.
6. I’m crying – Something is so funny it makes you "cry."
7. Vibe check – A way of judging someone's energy or mood.
8. It’s giving... – Describing the “vibe” or impression something gives.
9. Lowkey – Slightly, subtly ("I lowkey love it").
10. Highkey – The opposite of lowkey; openly or strongly.
11–20: Insults & Shade
11. Mid – Something that’s mediocre or average.
12. Rizz – Charisma or flirtation skills (short for “charisma”).
13. L – Loss or loser (e.g., "That’s an L").
14. NPC – A person who acts in a basic, robotic,
or unoriginal way (Non-Player Character).
15. Basic – Mainstream or unoriginal.
16. Pick me – Someone desperate for attention, often from the opposite s*x.
17. Cringe – Awkward or embarrassing.
18. Bozo – Foolish or clownish person.
19. Try-hard – Someone who puts in excessive effort to impress.
20. Karen – A derogatory term for an entitled or out-of-touch person (typically used for women).
21–30: Compliments & Hype
21. Bussin’ – Really good, especially used for food.
22. Drip – Style, usually referring to fashion or clothes.
23. Goat – Greatest of all time.
24. Fire – Really good or impressive.
25. Flex – To show off (often used ironically).
26. She ate – She did amazing; performed exceptionally.
27. Ick – A turnoff, usually in dating.
28. Periodt – Used to emphasize the finality of a point.
29. Iconic – Memorable and cool.
30. W – Win; opposite of “L.”
31–40: Internet & Text Terms
31. AF – As f*** (used for emphasis).
32. FYP – For You Page (referring to TikTok).
33. Ratio – When a reply gets more likes than the original post (seen as a burn).
34. CEO of... – Being the best at something ("You’re the CEO of comebacks").
35. Slaps – It’s really good, especially music.
36. Main character – Someone who seems like the star of the moment or is acting like it.
37. Core – Aesthetic or style (e.g., "cottagecore," "goblincore").
38. Stan – A super fan of something or someone.
39. Ghost – To suddenly cut off communication.
40. Ship – To support a romantic pairing (real or fictional).
41–50: Miscellaneous & Fun
41. Tea – Gossip or drama.
42. Mood – Something relatable to your current feelings.
43. Yass – Enthusiastic yes, often used in support or excitement.
44. Bye Felicia – A dismissive way to say goodbye.
45. On God – To swear or confirm something is true.
46. Ate and left no crumbs – Someone did an excellent job.
47. Delulu – Delusional in a funny or romantic context.
48. Soft launch – Subtly revealing something (like a new relationship) online.
49. Gatekeep – To keep something to yourself rather than sharing.
50. Simp – Someone who is overly attentive or submissive to someone they like (often used jokingly).
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