Top 20 Gen Z Slang Words: What They Mean and How to Use Them

Language is a thing that keeps changing with every generation and the astonishing part of today's digital age is that it is changing too rapidly. It is language through which we share stories, express love or even create music that brings people together to let one know about another although they might belong to very diverse backgrounds. However today's crowd, known as Gen Z, is very unique from the other previous generations. They are using language with fun and catchy slang words in their daily talk. Trinity College London conducted a study that found that "80% of Gen Z students acquire a significant proportion of their language skills from watching social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram." So if you want to understand today's Gen Z Slang Words like what they mean and how to use them, here are the top 20 words.

When something is super fun or exciting, Gen Z calls it lit. A party a song or even a movie can be lit if it makes everyone thrilled.

This word is used to show agreement. If someone says let us meet at 5 and you reply bet it means you are confirming it.
This means no lie or for real. If someone says I love this food no cap they are saying they really mean it.

When someone looks amazing or does something perfectly Gen Z says they slay. For example, she slayed in that outfit means she looked stunning.

Flex means showing off. It can be about clothes, skills or even gadgets. Sometimes it is used in a fun way, not always rude.

This is short for family but it can also mean close friends. Saying you are my fam is a way of calling someone very close to your heart.

Short for suspicious. If something feels strange or someone is acting weird they may say that person is sus.

To ghost means to suddenly stop talking to someone without any reason. It is common in texting and relationships.

A vibe is the feeling you get from a person or a place like if someone says the cafe has good vibes it means being there made them feel nice and happy.

Drip is about fashion style. If someone says you have drip they mean your outfit looks amazing and trendy.

Calling someone a snack means they look attractive. It is a compliment often used in a playful way.

A savage person says or does things in a bold way without worrying about others opinions. It often shows confidence.

A glow up is a big positive change in looks or personality. If someone looked very different before and now looks amazing, that is called a glow up.

When someone is being too much or over the top Gen Z calls it extra. For example buying ten balloons for a small party may be seen as extra.

Lowkey means keeping something simple or hidden so if someone says I lowkey like this song this means they like it but do not want everyone to know.

The opposite of lowkey. If someone highkey likes something they are open about it and do not hide it.

To stan someone means to be a very loyal fan. If you stan a singer it means you support them strongly.

If someone or something is cancelled it means people do not support them anymore. It is often used when a celebrity does something wrong.

When someone says that they feel like the main character it means they feel special like life is a movie and they are the star.

Mood is a word that is used when something matches with how you are feeling like if someone posts a funny picture and you say mood it means you connect with that feeling.

For the older generation, these Gen Z slang words may sound a bit strange at first but the reality is they are shaping the way the young generation connect with one another. It is their style of mixing humour, fashion and emotions in a way that might be a bit quick and fresh as well. So if you learn these words and use them you can bond with the younger generation easily.