Common Gen Z Slang
Lit
Refers to something exciting or excellent.
Example: "The party last night was lit!"Flex
To show off or boast about something.
Example: "He loves to flex his new sneakers."Fam
Short for family, used to refer to friends who are considered close.
Example: "What’s up, fam?"Cap/No Cap
"Cap" means to lie, while "no cap" means to tell the truth.
Example: "I’m not capping; I really met her!"
Digital Communication
Ghosting
The act of suddenly cutting off all communication with someone.
Example: "She ghosted me after our second date."Slide into DMs
To send a direct message on social media, often with flirtatious intent.
Example: "He slid into her DMs after seeing her post."Simp
Someone who does too much for someone they like, often at their own expense.
Example: "He’s such a simp for her; he buys her everything."
Pop Culture References
Stan
A combination of "stalker" and "fan," meaning an obsessive fan.
Example: "I’m a huge stan of that band."Tea
Refers to gossip or interesting news.
Example: "Spill the tea, what happened at the party?"Bet
Used to confirm an agreement or show enthusiasm.
Example: "You down to hang out later? Bet!"
Social Issues and Awareness
Woke
Being aware of social injustices and inequalities.
Example: "She’s really woke about climate change."Cancel Culture
The phenomenon where people are boycotted, often on social media, for their actions or statements.
Example: "Many celebrities have faced cancel culture for past mistakes."Vibe Check
A way to assess someone’s mood or the atmosphere of a situation.
Example: "Let’s do a vibe check before we decide."
Miscellaneous Terms
Mood
Used to express relatability or shared feelings.
Example: "That cat meme is such a mood."Bussin'
Describes something that is really good, especially food.
Example: "This pizza is bussin'!"FOMO
An acronym for "Fear of Missing Out," the anxiety of missing an exciting event.
Example: "I have such FOMO about the concert tonight."