Gen Z would say they're being salty. Salty can be used to describe jealous, irritated, or resentful behavior.
Jelly: Another word for jealous. Example: Look at her with my ex, I'm so jelly! Lit: When something is off the rails (super fun).
Yeet. The Gen Z version of YOLO (you only live once). Usually exclaimed (pretty loudly) when doing something risky or throwing an item very hard (most of the time for absolutely no reason at all and with absolutely no aim). How to use it: “No skill just YEET!”
In Gen Z slang term, “fire” means something is really amazing or cool. They also use it to express excitement or point out a new trend within their culture.
cheugy. Are you cool or are you cheugy? This word, used to describe “uncool” things that are either out of style or trying too hard to be in style, is believed to have been coined in 2013.
Lowkey – way of saying that you did or like something on the down low, hinting at embarrassment if you were to openly admit this.
Meaning: Fam is used the way our generation may have used “bro.” This term is used for your closest of friends. Example: “So glad you are part of my fam.” Where it came from: It's a derivative from the word family. Uses in pop culture: It's used for friends who feel like family.
Bruh Similar to bro, but we do not call people Bruh that often. It is used commonly as a reaction to something bad or crazy. For example, a Gen-Z drops their sandwich and it sticks to the ground, they would just look at it and say, “Bruh.” Bruh Moment.
You might see “bestie” used in the comments section of a TikTok to express pride, like “looking good bestie,” or concern, like “bestie I cannot keep defending you.” Either way, it's always playful and not intended to be condescending.
2. LOL- Leave out the laughs: According to Gen Z, no one says lol without it being sarcastic any more. “We use 'lmao' even though it isn't very appropriate,” said university student Sheza Saleem. “Lol is a very outdated thing to say.” According to 16-year-old Annie T., certain chat usages also depend on the culture.
Situationship
A "situationship" describes an ambiguous romantic relationship where both people have feelings for each other but don't want (or see a need) to have it clearly defined. Situationships are frequently characterized by "dating, but not really".
This one's pretty straightforward: someone is “mother” if they're an iconic feminine figure, and an act is “mother” if it contributes to that icon status. It's most often used to refer to pop stars, actresses, or other celebrities, but it can be applied in everyday life, too.
The slang adjective jelly is a fun synonym and alteration of jealous, formed by tacking a –y ending onto a phonetic spelling of its first syllable. (We understand that it's decidedly less fun to read a dictionary article than be with your friends at that show they just Instagrammed, but we'll do our best.)
Other words for envious
1. resentful, jealous, covetous.
nounenvy. jealousy. resentfulness. resentment. the green-eyed monster.
/slaps/ You know TFW when you listen to a song so amazing, it makes you get up and sway? That's when Gen Z says it slaps! When something is exceptionally good or super relatable, you can say it slaps hard.
Gucci – This is used when come one wants to express that something or someone is chill or awesome. Bruh – Further slang for the word Bro but is used as a gender-neutral noun. It is used in an informal way to address a friend. It can also be used to show disgust or shock.
Generation Z (or more commonly Gen Z for short), colloquially known as zoomers, is the demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.
Generation Alpha includes all children born in or after 2010, and they've earned quite a few nicknames, including Gen A, Generation Glass and Upagers.
Rizz is short for "charisma," and it simply means an ability to charm and woo a person. It's pronounced, well, rizz, just like it's spelled. The term found its way into teen slang through TikTok and other social media.
Drippy. While a quick Google search might lead you to believe that "drippy" describes someone as weak or unintelligent, in the world of Generation Z, being drippy would be considered a coveted compliment. Having the drip means possessing a mesmerizing, irresistible sense of coolness and sexiness in one's style.
Bet: Bet is a way of saying “yes” or “OK” or “it's on.” Vibing: Gen Z is big on vibes.
Cap: Cap is a word that means a lie. If someone says “no cap,” it means something like “I'm being totally honest.” Tea: Refers to gossip aka spilling the tea. Valid: This is a word that people use to express that something is understandable.