Glossary of 2020s slang

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Slang used or popularized in the 2020s, usually by Generation Z (Gen Z), generally defined as people born between 1997 at the earliest and 2012 at the latest in the Western world, [note 1] or by Generation Alpha (those born between 2010 at the earliest and 2024 at the latest [7] ), differs from that of earlier generations. [8] [9] Ease of communication via social media and other internet outlets has facilitated its rapid proliferation, creating "an unprecedented variety of linguistic variation", according to Danielle Abril of the Washington Post . [9] [10] [11] Self-deprecating irony is often a prevalent factor in its use.

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Many Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang terms were not originally coined by their generation but were already in use or simply became more mainstream. Much of what is considered Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang originates from African-American Vernacular English and ball culture. [9] [12] [13]

A

aura
Overall vibe, energy, or personality. [14]
ate it
to have performed well or extremely good at something. [15]

B

baddie
A confident, stylish, and attractive woman. [16]
based
Originated from rapper Lil B The BasedGod, who defined it as "...being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do.” [17] [18] More contemporary use has been to express approval of someone or agreeing with another's opinion. Similar to W. [19] [20]
basic
Pertaining to those who prefer mainstream products, trends, and music. Derived from the term "basic bitch". [21] [22] [23]
bar(s)
A lyric in a rap song that is considered excellent. [24]
BDE
Abbreviation for "big dick energy": confidence and ease. [25]
beige flag
A behavior or personality trait that is neither good nor bad. [26] See red flag .
bestie
Abbreviation for "best friend". Sometimes used humorously for someone the speaker/writer has no relationship with. [27]
bet
Agreeing to something; yes; okay; sure. [28]
bffr
Acronym for "be fucking for real". [29]
big yikes
Used to describe something embarrassing or cringe, particularly in response to an offensive comment. [30]
bop
(1) A derogatory term, usually for females, suggesting excessive flirtatiousness or promiscuity. [31] (2) An exceptionally good song. [32] [33] (3) An acronym for "baddie on point", meaning someone who uses their appearance to make money. [34]
brainrot
The state of losing touch with the real world as a result of consuming hyper-stimulating or chronically online content, especially when characterized by online buzzwords ("skibidi", "fanum tax", "rizz", etc). Derived from the idea that one's brain would "rot" from consuming too much stimulating, addictive or degenerate content. [35] [36] [37]
bro
Shortened version of brother. [38]
bruh ( /brʌ/ ⓘ )
Used to express shock, embarrassment, or disappointment. [39] [40]
bussin'
Extremely good, excellent. Originated from African-American vernacular for delicious food. [41]
bussy
Portmanteau of "boy" and "pussy" (slang for the vagina). Effectively a man's anus. (See also: -ussy ) [42]

C

cap
To lie. See no cap. [43] [44]
caught in 4K
Refers to someone being indisputably caught doing something wrong or incriminating on camera or with evidence to prove it, referencing 4K resolution. [45]
chopped
Ugly or unattractive. [46]
clanker
Slur for robots, primarily used against generative artificial intelligence. Originated from Star Wars media. [47] [48]
clapback
Swift and witty response to an insult or critique. [49]
Clih or clihh

Clih is Algospeak for Clitoris, and it's used online and sometimes in-person as a way of subverting censorship.

cook
To "cook" is to perform or do well. [50] [51] In contrast, when a person is "cooked", they are in trouble. [52]
cracked
To be skilled at something. Alternatively, "getting cracked" or "cracking" means to have sex. [53]
crash out
To make a reckless or regrettable decision after a bout of rage or upset. [54] [55] Originated in the African-American community, specifically in Louisiana with usage by rappers like NBA YoungBoy, but became popular on TikTok in 2024. [56] [57]

D

dank
Excellent, high-quality. [58]
dead/ded
Humorous to such an extent as to "kill you". Laughter and death have been associated since Ancient Greece, where it is held that Zeuxis died from laughing at a portrait of an ugly woman he was painting. [59] [60]
delusionship
A relationship in which someone holds unrealistic or overly idealistic beliefs. A person who holds such beliefs is considered "delulu". [61] [62] [63]
dih
Ironic Algospeak for dick. Usually used with the wilting flower emoji (🥀) [64]
drip
Trendy high-class fashion. [65]

E

edge
To maintain a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax (orgasm). [66]

F

face card
An attractive face. [67] Sometimes defined as never declining or receding. [68]
fanum tax
Theft of food between friends. [69]
finna
Short for "fixing to". The term has its roots in Southern American English, where "fixing to" has been used to mean "getting ready to" since the 18th century. Often used interchangeably with "gonna". [70]
fire
Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool. [71] Also see lit. Alternative: flame.
fit/fit check
Term used to highlight or bring attention to one's outfit or fashion. "Fit" is a truncation of "outfit". [72]
fr
The abbreviation for "for real."

G

gagged
Shocked, amazed, or at a loss for words. [73]
gas
To describe something as highly entertaining, pleasant, or good. [74] [75] See slaps .
ghost
To end communication or contact with someone without warning. [76] [77] [78] [79]
glaze
To hype, praise, or compliment someone so much that it becomes annoying or excessive. [80] [81]
glizzy
A hot dog. Popularized in 2020, possibly from the Washington metropolitan area, and possibly originating from the slang term "glizzy" for a Glock handgun (approximately the same length as a hot dog). [82] [83] [84] [85]
glow-up
A major improvement in one's self, usually an improvement in appearance, confidence, personality, and style. Frequently used in a context relating to puberty. A "glow-down" is a situation where someone's appearance has declined. [86]
GOAT
Acronym for "greatest of all time". [87]
good boy/good girl
A phrase that's mockingly used when one is told to do something and they do it. The phrase is derived from the way people praise dogs for doing an instructed task. [88] [89]
goofy ahh
An AAVE phrase and slang term meaning "goofy ass" used to label content as goofy or silly. [90]
gooning
The act of masturbating for long periods of time or for someone who does it chronically. [91] [92]
green flag
Behaviors or personality traits that are considered positive, healthy, or desirable. [26] See red flag .
Gucci ( /ˈɡuːtʃi/ ⓘ )
Meaning good, cool, fashionable, or excellent. Used to express approval or satisfaction for something. Originated from the luxury brand Gucci. [93]
gyatt
1.) someone's buttocks, specifically attractive ones 2.)Someone with large buttocks or an hourglass figure. [94]

grape

An algospeak term for rape typically used online to bypass automatic filters. The use of the grape emoji in substitution for the word "rape" is also common. [95]

H

hawk tuah
An onomatopoeia for spitting or expectoration on a penis as a form of oral sex used by Haliey Welch in 2024. [96]
hb/hg
An initialism of homeboy/homegirl. Slang used to refer to one's friends. [97]
hit different
To be better in a distinctive manner. The origin of the term is unclear. [98]
huzz
A variation of the pejorative word "hoes" similarly used to objectify, degrade, and/or belittle women. [99] Originated and became popular on TikTok. [100] The term gained traction with its usage and teaching by streamer Kai Cenat. [101]

I

ick
A sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion for something one was previously attracted to. [102]
icl
Abbreviation of "I can't lie". Often used alongside ts and pmo. [103]
IJBOL ( /ˈiːdʒboʊl/ ⓘ )
An acronym for "I just burst out laughing". [104] [105]
I oop
Used to express shock, embarrassment, and/or amusement. [106]
iPad kid
Term describing Generation Alpha children who spend most of their time consuming content via a phone or tablet screen. [107] [108] [109] [110] The term was popularized in January 2021 after a 21-year-old TikToker criticized Millennial parents for allowing their children excessive screen time, saying, "I need everyone else in my generation to promise that we are not going to raise 'iPad children'. ... You've been shoving media and screens in these kids' faces since birth." He concludes: "Gen Z isn't allowed to raise iPad kids." The viral video garnered more than 525 million views on TikTok. [111] [112]
it's giving
Used to describe an attitude or connotation. [113] [114]
it's joever
Replacement for it's over, standing for complete physical and mental defeat. Emerged in 2024, when Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election. [115]
iykyk
Acronym for "If you know, you know". Used to describe inside jokes. [116]
Italian Brainrot
Italian brainrot is characterized by absurd images or videos created by generative artificial intelligence. It typically features hybrids of animals with everyday objects, food, and weapons. [117] They are given Italianized names or use stereotypical cultural markers and are accompanied by AI-generated audio of an Italian man's narration, which is often nonsensical. [118] The names of these characters often have Italian suffixes, such as -ini or -ello . [119] These characters combine elements of surrealism, visual anxiety (uncanny valley) and internet irony, reflecting the post-ironic humor of Generation Z. [120]

J

jit
An African-American term originating in the 1970s. Often used to describe an inexperienced or young individual. [121] [ unreliable source? ]

K

Karen
Pejorative term for an obnoxious, angry, or entitled (usually but not exclusively white and middle-aged) woman. [122] [123] [124] [125] Also male Karen to denote a man of the same personality type.[ citation needed ]
KYS
Acronym for "kill yourself". [126]

L

L
Short for "loss," used to indicate failure, defeat, or something negative. Often contrasted with "W" (win). [127]
lit
Remarkable, interesting, fun, or amusing. [128]
locked in
A state of total concentration on a task. [129] Similar to flow state.
looksmaxxing
An attempt (often pseudoscientific) to maximize physical attractiveness. [130]
lore
Backstory. [131]

M

main character (MC)
Someone who is or wants to be the star of their life. Often refers to someone who strives to be the center of attention. [132] [133]
mew
A pseudoscientific method to restructure someone's jawline by pressing their tongue to the roof of their mouth. Coined by controversial British dentist John Mew and his son, Mike, the term became popular in the late 2010s and on TikTok. [134] [135] [136] [137] See looksmaxxing .
mid
Average, mediocre, not bad or not special. Sometimes used in a negative or insulting way. [138]
mog
To look significantly more attractive than someone or something, causing them to appear inferior in comparison. Derived from AMOG, or "alpha male of the group". [139] [140]
moot(s)
Short for "mutuals" or "mutual followers". [141] [142]

N

no cap
"This is true"; "I'm not lying". [43] See cap .

O

Ohio
Internet slang that refers to surreal and random phenomena that supposedly occur in Ohio. See Florida man. [143] [144] [145]
OK boomer
Pejorative directed toward members of the Baby Boomer generation, used to dismiss or mock attitudes typically associated with baby boomers as out of date. [146] [147] [148]
oof
Used to express discomfort, surprise, dismay, or sympathy for someone else's pain. It also is the sound of a Roblox avatar when it dies or respawns. Thus the verb "to oof" can mean killing another player in a game or messing up something oneself. [149] [150]
oomf
Abbreviation for "One of My Followers" or "One of My Friends". [151]
opp
Short for opposition or enemies; describes an individual's opponents. A secondary, older definition has the term be short for "other peoples' pussy". Originated from street and gang culture. Dexerto claims that the primary definition stems from the secondary one, which was derived from a 1991 Naughty by Nature song titled "O.P.P.". The initialism was derived from the acronym "OPM", which was used in the neighborhood the group grew up in and stood for "other people's money". An example of the term being used in popular culture is also in the Gangsta rap scene, with YBN Nahmir and his song "Opp Stoppa". Dictionary.com implies that the origins for the two meanings had little to do with each other. [152]
out of pocket
To act (or say something) crazy, wild, unexpected, or extreme, sometimes to an extent that is considered too far; or unavailable. [10] [153] [154]
owned
Used to refer to defeat in a video game, or domination of an opposition. Also less commonly used to describe defeat in sports. Originated in the 1990s as a term used to describe hackers gaining administrative control over another person's computer. [155]

P

periodt ( /ˈpɪəriət/ )
Used as an interjection to indicate that the preceding statement is final and that there is nothing more to be said about it; similar to the British term "full stop". Originated as "period" in the early 1900s, spread in the 2010s via the City Girls rap duo and Black Twitter, and entered into the mainstream by 2019. The addition of the T stems from a common trend in Black English where T is used as a replacement for D. [156]
pick-me
Someone who seeks validation by trying to stand out, often putting down others in their gender or group to gain favor or attention. [157] [158] [159]
pmo
An acronym that stands for "piss me off", used to express discontent or anger at a certain topic. [160] Often utilized alongside ts and icl.
pookie ( /ˈpuːkiː/ )
An endearing nickname for a close friend or lover. Originates from a German term of endearment in the 1900s. Also used as a pet name. [161] [162] [163]
pushing P
A phrase meaning acting with integrity and style while maintaining and displaying one’s success. The P in the phrase is most often interpreted as standing for the slang word "player". Originated from the song Pushin P by the rappers Gunna, Future, and Young Thug. [164]

Q

queen
A person (usually female) deemed impressive or praiseworthy. Originates from the noun term "queen" which is used to describe a person of high importance and royalty, in this case, someone who did something of importance that "slayed". [165]

R

ratio
When a post, particularly on X (Twitter), receives more replies than retweets and likes combined. It can also been used for when a reply has better reception and more likes than the original post being replied to. Originates from the mathematical term "ratio" which compares the quantitative relationship between a set of numbers. [165]
rage-bait
To elicit rage within an individual or group. Usually for an increase in web traffic, or personal enjoyment. See rage-baiting.[ citation needed ]
red flag
A warning sign indicating behaviors or characteristics within a relationship that may potentially be harmful or toxic. Oppositely, a green flag indicates positive aspects or healthy behaviors. The use of the term red flag as a warning traces back to the 18th century. Historically, red flags were used as signals during wars or battles to indicate danger. [166] [167] The term green flag comes from the use of green-colored flags indicating permission to proceed. The concept of 'beige flags' has gained popularity to represent behaviors that are neither positive nor negative, but rather depend on individual preferences or boundaries. [26]
rizz
One's charm/seduction skills. Derived from charisma. [134] [168]
Roman Empire
A random event, person, incident, or thing that fascinates or intrigues one to the point that one is frequently thinking about it. Originated in 2023 after influencer Saskia Cort encouraged her Instagram followers to ask their male partners how often they thought about the Roman Empire, to which many answered quite often. The term spread internationally and evolved to mean something that frequently occupies one's thoughts. It has also morphed into a joke about how often people think about/mention the Roman Empire. [169]

S

salty
Used to describe someone who is behaving or expressing themselves in a resentful, bitter, or irritated manner. Originally referred to "racy" or "vulgar" sailors in the 1800s. [170]
SDIYBT
Acronym for "Start digging in your butt, twin". Used ironically. [171] [172]
serving cunt
To behave in a bold, confident, feminine manner. [173]
sheesh
To praise someone when they are doing something good. The vowels are often emphasized, as in "sheeesh". The one being praised is to do the "ice in my veins" pose popularized by Basketball player D'Angelo Russell. Believed to be a variation of another word such as "jeez", "Jesus", or "shit". First used in 1955 as a word to express "disappointment, annoyance or surprise". [43] [174] [175]
shook
To be shocked, surprised, or bothered. Became prominent in hip-hop starting in the 1990s, when it began to be used as a standalone adjective for uncontrollable emotions. One famous example is Mobb Deep's 1995 single "Shook Ones, Part II". See also shooketh. [176] [177]
STFU
Acronym for "shut the fuck up". [178]
sigma/sigma male
A person that is individualistic, self-reliant, successful, and is non-conforming to existing social norms. Used predominantly by the manosphere. Can also mean something that is good. [179] [180]
simp
Sycophancy, being overly affectionate in pursuit of a sexual relationship. [181] [182]
situationship
Refers to an ambiguous romantic relationship in which both parties have feelings for one another, but said feelings are not clearly defined: a mid-point between dating and not dating. [183] [184] [185] [186] [187] [188] [189]
six-seven (6-7)
A nonsense word derived from the song Doot Doot (6 7) by Skrilla. Inspired multiple numerical meme variants. [190] [191] [192]
skibidi
Adjective that derives from the meme Skibidi toilet, with no real meaning. [193]
skill issue
Refers to a situation where a person's lack of ability or proficiency is seen as the cause of their failure or difficulty in completing a task. [194]
sksksk ⓘ
Used to convey happiness/laughter. A form of keysmashing. The earliest known usage is by Brazilian users on Twitter. Used by various British, African-American, and gay communities before becoming associated with stan Twitter in 2019. Became associated with VSCO girls. Similar forms can be found regionally, like the Indonesian "Wkwkwk" or the Korean "kkkk". [195] [196]
slaps
Used to refer to something that is perceived to be good, particularly used when referring to music. [197]
slay
To do something well. [198]
slop
Low-quality internet content, particularly that which was created by generative artificial intelligence. [199]
snatched
Amazing, attractive, or flawlessly styled. Sometimes used to particularly describe a person as having a narrow waist. [200] [ unreliable source? ] [201]
stan
Supporting something to an extreme degree. Specifically used in cases of overzealous or obsessive support of celebrities, [202] [203] originating with the eponymous song by Eminem.
sus ( /sʌs/ )
Short term for suspect/suspicious. Popularized in 2018 by players of the online video game Among Us and received mainstream usage with the game's explosion in popularity in mid-2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. [204] According to Merriam-Webster, the term has been in use among English speakers since at least the 1960s. [205]
sussy baka
A combination of "sus" and "baka", the Japanese word for "fool". Stemmed from TikToker Akeam Francis. [206]
sybau
Acronym for "shut your bitch ass up". [103] [207]
syfm
Acronym for "shut your fucking mouth". [208]

T

tea
Secret information or rumors. Originates from Black drag culture of the 1990s. The letter "t" stood for "truth". "Spilling the tea" means to share gossip or rumors. [113] [209]
touch grass
A way of telling someone to "go outside", usually after said person is believed to have been online for too long. Believed to have originated in 2015, before experiencing a resurgence in 2020–2021. [210] [211]
ts ( /tɪs/ )
An abbreviation for "this shit". It is also used, incorrectly, to mean only "this". Often used alongside pmo and icl. [103]
tuff
Eye dialect spelling of tough. [212]
tweaking
To be acting strangely or thinking that someone is hallucinating. [213] [214]
twin
A term of endearment for a close friend, indicating a strong, sibling-like bond. [215] [216]

U

unalive
A euphemism for the word "kill" or other death-related terms, often in the context of suicide. This word is often used to circumvent social media algorithms, especially YouTube and TikTok, from censoring or demonetizing content that involves death-related terms. [217]
unc
Abbreviation of uncle. Used in a mocking manner to refer to someone who is old or acting old. [218] Originated in African American English in the early 2000s.
understood the assignment
To understand what was supposed to be done; to do something well. Popularized by American rapper Tay Money's 2021 song "The Assignment". She posted a video on TikTok stating that she "understood the assignment". [219]
uwu ( /ˈuːwuː/ ⓘ )
Used to portray happiness or one wanting to appear cute. Used more or less as an expression. Originated in the 2000s as an emoticon, with U's capitalized: UwU. The expression is commonly associated with e-girls, furries, femboys, and anime fandoms. [39] [220] [221]

V

vibe check
To check one's personality, behavior, or attitude. [222] [223]
vro
Genderless synonym for bro. [224]

W

W
Short for "win," used to indicate success, victory, or something positive. Often contrasted with "L" (loss). [225]
washed
To be no longer successful, popular, or skilled. [216]
who is this diva?
An affectionate rhetorical question used to compliment people who positively embody diva-like qualities such as boldness, style, and/or confidence. [226] Sometimes used with a purple heart emoji at the end. [227] Originated from TikTok. [228]

Y

yap
To talk too much, especially without significant meaning. Speculated to be used as early as 1592 to express annoyance and irritation. Became a TikTok trend in 2023 for someone who talks too much or whose talking does not make sense. [229]
You good?
Derived from AAVE, this phrase is a short hand of the usual "Are you okay?" greeting, and is generally used to express concern for an acquaintance's well-being. However, the phrase could have a variety of different meanings depending on the region. [230] [231]

Z

zesty
Flamboyant, effeminate, or otherwise using the stereotypical mannerisms of a gay man. [232] [233]

Emojis

Skull emoji 💀
Replacement for the phrase "I'm dying", representing laughter or when something is unhinged. [234]
Loudly crying emoji 😭
Also a replacement for I'm dying or the crying with laughter emoji, representing laughter. Similar to the skull emoji. [235]
Broken heart emoji 💔
A way to express disappointment, like when something is unfunny. [236]
Wilted rose emoji 🥀
Replaces, or used in addition to, the broken heart emoji, also expresses disappointment. [236]

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