The GenZ Dictionary

B

Basic: Refers to someone who is unoriginal and only follows mainstream trends.
Bet: An affirmative response meaning "definitely," "absolutely," etc. E.g.,"When this quarantine is over, wanna meet up at the mall?" "Bet!"
Big Yikes: Is a more intense version of the word "yikes." It refers to something that is so very embarrassing that another, much larger "yikes" is needed.
Bops: A modern enjoyable song.
Bouta: I am about to...
Bruh: Gender-neutral term for a friend; can be used in disgust or excitement.

Can't even: An expression that denotes various emotional responses when a person can not comprehend what was said or what is happening. Used on blogging sites like Tumblr.
Cap/No Cap: Cap means you are lying (like you are hiding beneath your cap/hat). No cap means you're not lying. E.g., I did my homework all by myself, no cap!
Catch these hands: To get punched and/or knocked out.
Chill: The new way of saying cool. He is not uptight; he is pretty chill.
Clap back: Respond to an insult with an equal or greater insult.
Crackie: Someone who juuls or smokes.
Cringy: Something that makes one cringe.

Deadass: I am serious. Are you serious. May be used as a question or statement of fact
Do not do me dirty: Do not cross me.
Drip: An adjective used to describe someone wearing expensive items, like diamond jewelry, or to describe a nice outfit, in general.

Facts: Used in response to a point well made. i.e. Person 1: This school is wack! Person 2: Facts.
Fake: The ultimate insult; an adjective describing someone who is disingenuous, lies a lot, talks behind people's backs, and pretends to be your friend but secretly does not like you.
Finesse: To trick someone into giving you something.
Fam: Used to describe those you consider close friends.
Finsta: Short for fake Instagram. A second Instagram account that someone has, typically used for memes, inside jokes, etc., only for the eyes of close friends.
Fire: Describes something that is really good or cool.
Flex: To show off possessions. Knowledge, or other intangibles, can also be flexed.

Glow-Up: A transformation of one's appearance, usually from unattractive to very attractive.
Go Off: Can be used to encourage a choice, or to support a rant or ridiculous behavior that's already occurred, usually meant humorously.
Goals: A term used to describe what someone wants in their life i.e. Couple goals or Squad goals.
Guap: Pronounced gwop, guap means lots and lots of money. Seriously. A ridiculous amount of money.
Gucci: Comes from the high-end fashion brand. Another way to say good, chill,or awesome.

HMU: An acronym for hit me up, which could refer to hanging out, texting, or talking on the phone.
High-Key: Used to describe ones thoughts, desires, or feelings in a proclaiming, exclamatory manner. The opposite of low-key.
Hype: To promote or publicize a product or idea intensively, often exaggerating its benefits.
Hypebeast: Is a kid that collect clothing, shoes, and accessories for the sole purpose of impressing others. Although the individual may not have a dime to their name they like to front like they are making far more then everybody else.

Leaving Someone on Read: A cold shoulder. Refers to opening a message and not responding, while the sender can see that you opened it.
Let's Get This Bread: A pep talk expression similar to let's do this or we got this.
Lit: When something is amazing or popping.
Low-Key: Used to describe one's thoughts, desires, or feelings in a subtle way.

OK Boomer: A bit controversial with the elder generations, this one is Generation Z's dismissive response to suggestions from anybody older./
On Fleek: Describes perfection. i.e. Her eyebrows are on fleek.
Oof: The same as yikes. When you does not really care but should at least say something.
OTP: Stands for One True Pairing; your favorite ship.

Periodt: A word used at the end of a sentence, meant to add emphasis to a point that has been made. It is often regarded as a more extreme or intense version of "period." It is also often preceded by the words "and that's on" to add further emphasis.
Pull Up: It means to hang out, as if you're "pulling up" in front of their house. i.e. "Anybody want to pull up?"

Salty: Being upset over something little or inconvenient.
Same: Short for "same here."
Secure the bag: Getting money, but it can refer to accomplishing goals in general.
Ship: When a third person wants two other people to be in a relationship, or supports an existing relationship.
Shook or Shooketh: Another way to say you're shocked or surprised.
Simp: Used to describe people (generally those who identify as male) who are willing to do anything to get somebody to fall in love with them.
Sksksksksksksks: Originating in text-speak, this is the new Gen Z sign of laughter in some circles (mostly VSCO girls); the new "hahahaha."
Slaps: Positive term for anything cool, but most frequently used to describe a good song: "That song really slaps."
Slay: To impress or amuse.
Slide Into Their DMs: A phrase used to signify that one wants to send a flirtatious message over social media.
Snacc: An attractive person; someone that looks so good that you want to eat them for a snack.
Snatched: When someone is wearing something that is very fashionable, or has a look that looks really good.
Squad: One's group of friends.
Stan A "stalker fan." You're not just a fan; you're a huge fan on the verge of stalking (but not in a creepy way).
Sus: Short for suspicious.

Take the L: Willingly make a sacrifice.
TBH: Stands for to be honest.
Tea: The scoop or gossip. "Spill the tea."
Thicc: Pleasantly plump; curvy in the right places especially the butt or thighs.
Thirsty: Describes someone who is desperate for attention from a romantic interest.
Triggered: Upset, sad, or disgusted; has evolved from its original definition of being reminded of a negative situation.

Vibe/Vibes: The vibe describes the overall mood of the situation; the "aura."
Vibe Check: A quick check of the vibes and attitudes in any situation. Is a person chill? Is there a problem here? Are they going to kill the mood? You either pass or you fail the vibe check; there's no in between.
Vibin': A verb that has a lot to do with enjoying music together
VSCO Girl: A really basic white girl who usually has a hydro flask and a metal straw; uses terms like "sksksks" and "And I oop;" wears shell necklaces, scrunchies, oversized t-shirts, short shorts, and Birkenstocks; and talks a lot about saving the turtles. They're named after a picture editing app called VSCO.