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.
FOMO
Stands for “Fear Of Missing Out,” an anxiety that others are having valuable experiences without you.
FR
Short for “For Real,” used to stress honesty, seriousness, or strong agreement.
FRFR
An intensification of “FR” meaning “For Real, For Real,” emphasizing complete honesty or strong approval.
Glow Up
A noticeable positive change in someone’s appearance, personality, or lifestyle—usually implying increased confidence and attractiveness.
Hundo P
Means “100 percent,” used to express complete agreement, certainty, or support.
Iconic
Denotes something or someone as legendary, memorable, or highly influential.
Noob
Short for “newbie,” it refers to an inexperienced or unskilled player, often used as a mild insult in gaming.
OOTD
A popular social media acronym meaning “Outfit of the Day,” used to share or highlight one’s attire.
NPC
Borrowed from “Non-Player Character” in video games, it’s used to describe someone who seems to lack independent thought or unique personality.
Fire
Describes something as excellent, impressive, or cool—“That’s fire!”
No Chill
Indicates that a person or action is excessive, lacking calmness, or overly intense—“You have no chill.”
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