Gen Z Memes & Slang
Keep up with the latest trends, viral memes, and vocabulary of Generation Z.
Rizz
Gen ZShort for 'charisma'. Ability to attract a romantic partner.
It's Giving
Gen ZUsed to describe the vibe or energy of something.
Ick
Gen ZA sudden feeling of repulsion towards someone you were previously attracted to.
Main Character Energy
Gen ZActing as if you are the protagonist of a movie; confident and self-centered (in a good or bad way).
Rent Free
Gen ZWhen you can't stop thinking about something or someone.
Gatekeep
Gen ZWithholding information or access to something to keep it exclusive.
Delulu
Gen ZShort for delusional. Often used jokingly about romantic hopes.
NPC
Gen ZNon-Playable Character. Someone who lacks independent thought or follows trends blindly.
Side Eye
Gen ZA look of judgment or suspicion.
Touch Grass
Gen ZTelling someone to go outside and disconnect from the internet; implies they are too online.
Cheugy
Gen ZOut of date or trying too hard; opposite of trendy. Often refers to millennial trends.
Slaps
Gen ZDescribes music or food that is excellent.
Bussin
Gen ZExtremely delicious (usually food).
Mewing
Gen ZA tongue posture exercise to define the jawline, often used as a meme to signal 'I can't talk, I'm looksmaxxing'.
Ohio
Gen ZUsed to describe something weird, chaotic, or strange. 'Only in Ohio'.
Ate / Left no crumbs
Gen ZTo perform something perfectly; to look amazing.
In my ... era
Gen ZBeing in a specific phase of life or interest.
I fear
Gen ZAdded to a statement to soften it or make it sound more dramatic/humble.
Valid
Gen ZAcceptable, reasonable, or good.
Mid
Gen ZMediocre or average quality; not good but not terrible.
Caught in 4K
Gen ZCaught red-handed with undeniable proof (high resolution).
Math is mathing
Gen ZSomething makes sense or adds up perfectly. 'Not mathing' means it doesn't make sense.
Brain rot
Gen ZContent that is mindless, nonsensical, or lowers one's intelligence due to chronic online consumption.
Canon event
Gen ZAn unavoidable event that shapes a person's character or life path.
Roman Empire
Gen ZSomething a person thinks about very frequently.
Girl dinner
Gen ZA chaotic or minimal meal consisting of snacks or random items.
Let him cook
Gen ZLet someone do their thing; give them space to operate, often when they seem to be failing but might succeed.
Skibidi
Gen ZNonsensical term from viral videos, often used ironically or to describe brain rot content.
Sigma / Alpha
Gen ZSigma refers to a lone wolf male. Alpha refers to a dominant male. Often used ironically.
Gyatt
Gen ZExclamation of attraction, especially towards someone with a large posterior. Variation of 'Goddamn'.
Fanum tax
Gen ZTaking a portion of someone's food, named after streamer Fanum who would take his friends' food.
Aura
Gen ZThe energy or vibe someone gives off. Can gain or lose aura points based on actions.
Cooked
Gen ZFinished, done for, or in trouble.
Glazing
Gen ZExcessively praising or complimenting someone, often to the point of being annoying.
Tweaking
Gen ZActing crazy, erratic, or being on edge.
No diddy
Gen ZUsed to clarify that something isn't meant in a sus or inappropriate way.
Mogging
Gen ZBeing significantly more attractive than someone else in the same space.
Goofy ahh
Gen ZSilly, ridiculous, or absurd. 'Ahh' is a stylized version of 'ass'.
Locked in
Gen ZCompletely focused and committed to a task.
Crash out
Gen ZTo lose control emotionally or act irrationally, often leading to consequences.