We had 7 hour drive from Southern Utah to Southern California. Our teenagers at one point started constructing sentences with the words below that I figured they were making up. So I turned to chai (chat ai) to have it list and define all the words I was hearing.
I am feeling like a little contest, something I used to do on Linkedin back in the day. I want to send $100 to whoever uses Gen Z and Alpha words in a sentence that gets me to LOL the hardest. Below is a list of some terms you can dive into to construct your winning sentence. Just reply to my email or if you use substack app, reply to this post. If you really want to win, I would include a teenager in the making of your phrase.
*this just in, it’s called a brain rot sentence.
Let the game begin:
List of Gen Z and Gen Alpha Slang Terms with Definitions
1. Rizz – Charm or charisma, often in a romantic sense .
2. No Cap – Expressing truth or sincerity (e.g., “I’m serious, no lie”) .
3. Slaps – Describes something excellent, usually music .
4. Glow Up – A positive transformation in appearance or confidence .
5. Sus – Short for “suspicious,” often implying sketchy behavior .
6. Mid – Average or mediocre; not bad but not great .
7. Vibe Check – Assessing the atmosphere or someone’s mood .
8. Touch Grass – A reminder to take a break from screens and go outside .
9. Main Character Energy – Acting with confidence, like the protagonist in life .
10. Sigma – Describes someone who is independent and non-conforming .
11. Periodt – An emphatic way to end a statement decisively .
12. Sending Me – Indicates something is extremely funny .
13. Girl Dinner – A small meal consisting of snacks or various small portions .
14. Hot Girl Summer – A mindset of confidence, fun, and freedom during summer.
15. Moots – Mutual followers on social media
16. Pick-Me – Someone who seeks attention by trying to stand out excessively .
17. Pookie – An affectionate nickname for a loved one or close friend .
18. Hold This L – Telling someone to accept a loss gracefully .
19. It’s Giving – Describes the vibe or impression something evokes .
20. Sheesh – An exclamation expressing amazement or surprise .
21. Fit Check – Showing off or asking for feedback on an outfit .
22. L – Refers to a loss or failure .
23. FR – Short for “For Real,” used to confirm truthfulness .
24. Menty B – A humorous way to refer to a mental breakdown .
25. Finsta – A secondary, private Instagram account .
26. High-Key – Something openly or obviously stated (opposite of “low-key”) .
27. IYKYK – “If You Know, You Know,” indicating an inside reference .
28. Stan – A super fan or devoted follower .
29. Skrrt – Expresses excitement or a sudden change, mimicking tire screeching .
30. Sip Tea – Watching drama unfold without getting involved .
31. Guap – A lot of money or wealth .
32. Hits Different – Something that resonates strongly in a specific context .
33. Glow Down – A decline in appearance or confidence (opposite of a glow-up).
34. Situationship – A romantic relationship without clear boundaries .
35. Lewks – Refers to a fashionable or distinct look .
36. Oof – Expresses empathy for a difficult situation .
37. Snack – Someone who looks attractive or appealing .
38. This Ain’t It, Chief – Used to express disapproval or disappointment .
39. Living Rent-Free – When something occupies your thoughts constantly .
40. Girl Math – Playfully justifying purchases with creative logic .
41. Type Shi – Used to emphasize something that aligns with a certain vibe.
42. Based – Describes someone being unapologetically themselves or speaking facts .
43. NPC – Refers to someone acting predictably or without individuality (like a non-playable character) .
44. Bussin – Describes food that is exceptionally good .
45. Tapped In – Engaged with a trend or community.
46. Dank – Originally cannabis-related, now used to describe high-quality memes .
47. Ate That – Excelling at something, especially in fashion or performance.
48. Cuffed – Being in a committed romantic relationship .
49. Drippy – Stylish or fashionable, with “drip” referring to good fashion sense .
50. Fire – Something that is exciting, impressive, or excellent .
51. Clapped – Describes someone looking tired or unattractive in a funny way.
52. Chad – Refers to a confident, attractive, stereotypically masculine man .
53. Throwing Shade – Subtly insulting or criticizing someone .
54. Vaxxed and Waxed – A playful way to say someone is vaccinated and ready to socialize.
55. Slide – Casually visiting or meeting someone.
56. Fumbled the Bag – Failing to take advantage of an opportunity .
57. Bread – A slang term for money or wealth .
58. Bling – Flashy jewelry often associated with wealth .
59. Aura – Someone’s overall vibe or energy.
60. Skibidi – Originates from the Skibidi Toilet meme, used in absurd or funny contexts
Happy Monday and 420
Scott X
Got a whole stack of mentos for my menty b's lmao no cap lyfe be wylin'