Gen Z Slang List

Explore popular Gen Z slang terms with definitions, examples, and cultural insights. Perfect for marketers, educators, and curious parents.

Karen

A pejorative label for someone (often portrayed as a middle-aged white woman) perceived as entitled, demanding, or overbearing—particularly toward service workers.

Meme-Driven
complaint
demanding
entitled

FOMO

Stands for “Fear Of Missing Out,” an anxiety that others are having valuable experiences without you.

Lifestyle
anxiety
experience
social media

FR

Short for “For Real,” used to stress honesty, seriousness, or strong agreement.

Meme-Driven
emphasis
honesty
texting

FRFR

An intensification of “FR” meaning “For Real, For Real,” emphasizing complete honesty or strong approval.

Meme-Driven
emphasis
honesty
texting

Glow Up

A noticeable positive change in someone’s appearance, personality, or lifestyle—usually implying increased confidence and attractiveness.

Lifestyle
accomplishment
confidence
self-improvement

Hundo P

Means “100 percent,” used to express complete agreement, certainty, or support.

Lifestyle
agreement
certainty
positivity

Iconic

Denotes something or someone as legendary, memorable, or highly influential.

Pop Culture
legendary
memorable
praise

Noob

Short for “newbie,” it refers to an inexperienced or unskilled player, often used as a mild insult in gaming.

Gaming
beginner
gaming
insult

OOTD

A popular social media acronym meaning “Outfit of the Day,” used to share or highlight one’s attire.

Lifestyle
daily look
fashion
style

NPC

Borrowed from “Non-Player Character” in video games, it’s used to describe someone who seems to lack independent thought or unique personality.

Gaming
Meme-Driven
background
robotic
unoriginal

Fire

Describes something as excellent, impressive, or cool—“That’s fire!”

Pop Culture
cool
impressive
positive

No Chill

Indicates that a person or action is excessive, lacking calmness, or overly intense—“You have no chill.”

Reaction
dramatic
excessive
intense

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#agreement

#challenge

#affirmation

#honesty

#emphasis

#truth

#lie

#exaggeration

#disbelief

#shady

#off

#questionable

#show-off

#boasting

#achievement

#dramatic

#excessive

#over-the-top

#subtle

#quiet

#secret

#obvious

#loud

#strong emotion

#mood

#atmosphere

#energy

#praise

#accomplishment

#excitement

#fashion

#compliment

#appearance

#finality

#statement

#surprise

#mistake

#reaction

#gossip

#news

#drama

#victory

#success

#loss

#fail

#disappointment

#deeper meaning

#resonance

#humor

#laughter

#teasing

#proof

#evidence

#expose

#admiration

#relationships

#relatability

#feeling

#empathy

#privacy

#secondary account

#personal

#confidence

#empowerment

#self-focus

#reveal

#encouragement

#hype

#rant

#criticism

#roast

#online drama

#outdated

#try-hard

#millennial

#style

#delicious

#impressive

#inside joke

#exclusivity

#reference

#astonishment

#obsession

#recurring thought

#mental

#shock

#meme

#protagonist

#individuality

#phase

#personal growth

#transformation

#control

#info hoarding

#disagreement

#engagement

#backlash

#cringe

#awkward

#embarrassment

#promotion

#redirect

#marketing

#perfection

#performance

#skepticism

#personality

#identification

#suspicious

#music

#fancy

#upscale

#materialism

#closure

#upset

#bitter

#offline

#status

#gaming

#responsibility

#chores

#growing up

#affection

#partner

#endearment

#authenticity

#boycott

#call-out

#accountability

#ban

#fate

#storyline

#pivotal moment

#irony

#best-at-something

#hyperbole

#influence

#fame

#embarrassing

#discomfort

#memes

#quality

#edgy

#cool

#timeless

#alternative

#emo

#internet style

#decline

#relevance

#positive

#anxiety

#social media

#experience

#texting

#self-improvement

#certainty

#positivity

#legendary

#memorable

#entitled

#demanding

#complaint

#average

#unimpressive

#dismissive

#intense

#beginner

#insult

#unoriginal

#background

#robotic

#daily look

#generational divide

#dismissal

#sarcasm

#flawless

#perfect

#perspective

#scenario

#creative

#shorthand

#casual

#authentic

#flirtation

#charm

#allure

#fierce

#brutal honesty

#skill

#brevity

#understanding

#indirect

#romance

#fandom

#pairing

#confrontation

#chaotic

#hookup

#relationship

#attraction

#flirty

#support

#devotion

#flirt

#provocative

#attention

#validation

#insecurity

#internalized misogyny

#execution

#awareness

#activism

#social justice

#throw

#celebration

#descriptor

#vibe

#branding

#serious

#resilience

#moving on