This is the most popular Gen Z slang in every state (2024)

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What are the most popular Gen Z slang words? ›

Here are some of the best and most popular Gen Z words: Savage, Noob, FOMO, GOAT, Lit, Bruh, Swag, Lowkey, Thirsty trap, Yas, No cap, Flexin', etc.

This is a list of slang that is or was previously popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z), generally those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s in the Western world.

Got a kiddo in Generation Z or Generation Alpha? Then everything must be "sus." "Sus" is short for "suspicious," according to Urban Dictionary, and it represents a distrust of something.

Out of all the popular Gen Z slang trending on Google, Coquette (157,900), Preppy (102,250), Yeet (95,890), NPC (88,400) and Moots (61,940) are the most confusing. If you're wondering what these terms mean, here's a list of the most trending/confusing Gen-Z slang, along with their meanings from Urban Dictionary.

Out of over 150 trending Gen Z slang words on Google, other top-searched terms are “Gyat” (264,500 searches), “Simp” (220,880), “Rizz” (201,000), and “NPC” (88,400). Here's a list of the most trending/confusing Gen-Z slang along with their meanings from Urban Dictionary.

Cringe: Used as an adjective, cringe is a shortening of “cringeworthy.” It refers to something so awkward and embarrassing that someone might have a physical reaction.

"Rizz" is a slang term often used to describe someone's ability to flirt and be charming, especially for their verbal communication while pursuing a romantic interest. The term can be used as a noun or verb, depending on the sentence.

Zoomers mean members of generation Z or individuals born between the late 1990 and early 2000s. The “Zoomers” term is a modification of baby boomers and is used for physically active boomers.

"Sus" is short-hand for "suspect." Think of the term as the 2017 version of "shady." A variety of situations can be sus, like your roommate's tendency to mysteriously "lose" your clothes whenever they borrow them, even though you totally saw that Zara top she swore she lost on her Instagram story last night.

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Does Gen Z still say Bae? ›

Bae, which means “before anyone else,” was a popular pet name many Gen Zers and Millenials used for their significant others. However, Gen Alpha says that endearing term is a no-go. “Bae is not in,” the lingo expert declared. “We just don't do that.”

“Suh” – Hello (short for what's up – or “whatsup” “Fam” – Friends – short for 'family' “FamJam” – Family – short for I have no idea.

18. Drip. Drip means cool, often used in the context of someone having on trend or fashionable style.

Bet – In agreement with something, or used for okay or affirmative. Person 1: Want to come over to my house? Person 2: Bet! Boomer/Okay Boomer – A dismissive retort used to mock the opinions, ideas, or attitudes of older individuals, particularly members of the Baby Boomer generation.