Gen Z Slang List
Explore popular Gen Z slang terms with definitions, examples, and cultural insights. Perfect for marketers, educators, and curious parents.
POV
Short for “Point of View,” often used as a label for videos, memes, or captions that simulate a specific perspective.
Contextual Example:
“POV: You just woke up in a fantasy world with no memory of Earth.”
Synonyms / Related Terms:
- Perspective
- Role-play scenario
History & Evolution:
While “POV” is a filmmaking term, TikTok popularized its use in short videos where creators present comedic or dramatic scenarios from the viewer’s perspective.
Cultural Relevance:
Highlights Gen Z’s immersive content style, turning watchers into participants. Helps comedic sketches, mini-stories, and role-plays go viral.
Practical Usage:
- Appropriateness & Tone: Informal, creative. Great for short-form storytelling.
- Platform Popularity: TikTok is the epicenter of POV challenges.
- Trend Status: Still highly relevant in viral video trends.
Dos and Don’ts:
- Do ensure your scenario is engaging and clearly presented.
- Don’t misuse POV for random content that doesn’t reflect a viewpoint.
Common Misconceptions:
- Some think POV is strictly for comedic skits; it can be dramatic or tutorial-based too.
Example in Pop Culture or Media:
- TikTok feeds are filled with “POV: you’re the new student” or “POV: you just discovered magic” style videos.