| Sl no. | Gen Z Slang Words |
| 1 | Lit : Something exciting, fun, or amazing. |
| 2 | Vibe : The atmosphere or feeling of a situation; can also describe someone’s energy. |
| 3 | Bet : Agreement or confirmation (e.g., “Bet, I’ll be there”). |
| 4 | Cap : Lying or exaggerating. |
| 5 | No cap : Telling the truth; no lies. |
| 6 | Sus : Short for suspicious; something or someone questionable. |
| 7 | Yeet : An exclamation of excitement or to throw something forcefully. |
| 8 | Flex : To show off or brag about something. |
| 9 | Ghost : To suddenly stop communicating with someone. |
| 10 | Stan : To be an obsessive fan of someone or something. |
| 11 | Ship : To support or imagine a romantic relationship between two people. |
| 12 | Lowkey : Secretly or subtly. |
| 13 | Highkey : Openly or obviously. |
| 14 | Salty : Being upset, bitter, or angry. |
| 15 | Extra : Over-the-top or unnecessarily dramatic. |
| 16 | Basic : Someone who likes mainstream trends and lacks originality. |
| 17 | Bussin’ : Extremely good, often used for food. |
| 18 | Clapback : A sharp, witty response to criticism. |
| 19 | Tea : Gossip or juicy information. |
| 20 | Spill the tea : Share gossip or secrets. |
| 21 | Periodt : Emphasizing the end of a statement; final word. |
| 22 | Slay : To do something exceptionally well. |
| 23 | Snatched : Looking flawless or extremely attractive. |
| 24 | Wig : Used when something is so shocking it metaphorically blows your wig off. |
| 25 | Big yikes : A reaction to something awkward or embarrassing. |
| 26 | Yasss : Enthusiastic agreement or approval. |
| 27 | Queen/King : Terms of respect or admiration for someone. |
| 28 | Iconic : Something legendary or unforgettable. |
| 29 | Cancel : Publicly rejecting or boycotting someone for problematic behavior. |
| 30 | Ratio : On social media, when replies outweigh likes, showing disagreement. |
| 31 | Simp : Someone overly submissive or devoted to another person, often romantically. |
| 32 | Thirsty : Desperate for attention or validation. |
| 33 | Finna : Short for “fixing to,” meaning about to do something. |
| 34 | Gucci : Slang for being good or fine. |
| 35 | Bruh : A casual way to say “bro.” |
| 36 | Fr : For real; emphasizing honesty. |
| 37 | On god : Swearing something is true. |
| 38 | Deadass : Serious or not joking. |
| 39 | Mid : Average or mediocre. |
| 40 | Cheugy : Outdated or trying too hard to be trendy. |
| 41 | Vibes : Good or bad feelings associated with a person, place, or thing. |
| 42 | Based : Doing something unconventional but admirable. |
| 43 | Cringe : Awkward or embarrassing. |
| 44 | Glow up : A transformation into looking better or more confident. |
| 45 | Hangry : Irritable due to hunger. |
| 46 | Petty : Acting immaturely over small issues. |
| 47 | Receipts : Evidence to prove a claim. |
| 48 | Savage : Brutally honest or ruthless in a funny way. |
| 49 | Shook : Shocked or surprised. |
| 50 | Skrrt : A sound effect for leaving quickly or changing topics. |
| 51 | Slaps : Something that’s really good (e.g., music). |
| 52 | Snack : Someone who looks attractive. |
| 53 | Soft : Emotional or sentimental. |
| 54 | Touch grass : Telling someone to get off their phone and live in reality. |
| 55 | W : Win; success. |
| 56 | L : Loss; failure. |
| 57 | GOAT : Greatest of all time. |
| 58 | Fit check : Showing off an outfit to see if it’s stylish. |
| 59 | Fire : Amazing or excellent. |
| 60 | Bop : A catchy song. |
| 61 | Main character energy : Acting like the star of your own story. |
| 62 | Side character syndrome : Feeling unimportant or overlooked. |
| 63 | Over it : Done caring about something. |
| 64 | Big mood : Relatable or reflective of how you feel. |
| 65 | Mood : Expressing relatability to a situation. |
| 66 | Same : Agreement or shared experience. |
| 67 | Relatable : Something that resonates with you. |
| 68 | Valid : Acknowledging someone’s feelings as legitimate. |
| 69 | Invalid : Dismissing someone’s feelings as unreasonable. |
| 70 | Energy : Someone’s vibe or personality. |
| 71 | Good vibes only : Focusing on positivity. |
| 72 | Toxic : Harmful or emotionally draining behavior. |
| 73 | Messy : Drama-filled or chaotic. |
| 74 | Drama : Unnecessary conflict or tension. |
| 75 | Gossip : Talking about others’ private lives. |
| 76 | FOMO : Fear of missing out. |
| 77 | JOMO : Joy of missing out. |
| 78 | Aesthetic : Visual style or vibe. |
| 79 | Cottagecore : A cozy, rural-inspired aesthetic. |
| 80 | Dark academia : Intellectual, moody, vintage-inspired style. |
| 81 | Indie sleaze : Edgy, alternative fashion trend. |
| 82 | E-boy/e-girl : A specific online subculture look. |
| 83 | Alt : Alternative or non-mainstream. |
| 84 | Normie : Someone who follows mainstream trends. |
| 85 | OG : Original gangster; someone respected for being authentic. |
| 86 | Stream : Watching or listening to content online. |
| 87 | Hype : Excitement or buzz around something. |
| 88 | Drip : Style or swagger. |
| 89 | Outfit repeat offender : Wearing the same outfit multiple times. |
| 90 | Copium : Jokingly referring to denial or false hope. |
| 91 | Doomscrolling : Endlessly scrolling through bad news. |
| 92 | Glazing over : Ignoring or zoning out. |
| 93 | Digital detox : Taking a break from screens/social media. |
| 94 | Unbothered : Not affected by drama or negativity. |
| 95 | Living rent-free in my head : Someone constantly on your mind. |
| 96 | Sending good vibes : Wishing positivity for someone. |
| 97 | I’m baby : Playfully claiming to be cute/innocent. |
| 98 | It me : Admitting something applies to you. |
| 99 | This hits different : Something feels more impactful than expected. |
| 100 | That’s the assignment : That’s exactly what needs to happen. |
| 101 | It’s giving [insert vibe] : Something has a specific aesthetic or energy. |
| 102 | Hold my pearls : Sarcastic shock at something outrageous. |
| 103 | Not to be dramatic, but… : Setting up an exaggerated statement. |
| 104 | Let’s manifest : Hoping/willing something to happen. |
| 105 | We stan : Celebrating or supporting someone/something enthusiastically. |