Gen Z Slang List
Explore popular Gen Z slang terms with definitions, examples, and cultural insights. Perfect for marketers, educators, and curious parents.
Boujee
Acting fancy, upscale, or high-class, sometimes ironically or playfully.
Contextual Example:
“She booked a boujee VIP table at the club.”
Synonyms / Related Terms:
- Luxurious
- High-end
- Fancy
Alternate Spellings / Variations:
- Bougie (another common spelling)
History & Evolution:
Comes from “bourgeois,” referencing upper-middle-class or materialistic lifestyles. Popularized by hip-hop (e.g., “Bad and Boujee”) and then adopted widely.
Cultural Relevance:
Used to describe indulgent habits or expensive tastes, sometimes mockingly. Highlights the interplay between aspiration and playful teasing about wealth.
Practical Usage:
- Appropriateness & Tone: Informal. Great for comedic or lifestyle branding.
- Platform Popularity: Instagram, TikTok (luxury product reviews).
- Trend Status: Commonly used, but can be seen as overdone in some contexts.
Dos and Don’ts:
- Do use it lightheartedly to describe fancy scenarios or items.
- Don’t weaponize it to shame someone’s genuine taste.
Common Misconceptions:
- Some equate “boujee” with negativity—it can be purely descriptive or celebratory.
Example in Pop Culture or Media:
- Migos’ hit song “Bad and Boujee” thrust the term into mainstream.
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