Gen Z Slang List

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

We Move

A phrase meaning “we carry on” or “we keep going,” often used after minor disappointments or changes in plans.

#moving on
#positivity
#resilience

Contextual Example:
“It rained out our beach day, but we move—let’s find something else fun to do.”

Synonyms / Related Terms:

  • Keep it pushing
  • Onward
  • Let’s roll with it

Alternate Spellings / Variations:

  • “We keep it moving,” “We move forward”

History & Evolution:
British slang origins, adopted by Gen Z globally via social media. Became a succinct motto for shrugging off inconveniences and persevering.

Cultural Relevance:
Captures the generation’s flexible, “adapt and overcome” mindset. Social media users drop “we move” in tweets, captions, or DMs to show calm acceptance of changes.

Practical Usage:

  • Appropriateness & Tone: Informal, encouraging. Great for motivational or casual contexts.
  • Platform Popularity: Twitter threads, TikTok vlogs, friend group chats.
  • Trend Status: Fairly popular, especially in UK-based Gen Z circles, now used broadly.

Dos and Don’ts:

  • Do use it to inspire or reflect positivity after setbacks.
  • Don’t trivialize serious hardships—“we move” is more for everyday obstacles.

Common Misconceptions:

  • Some mistake it for abrupt dismissal; it’s more about accepting and progressing.

Example in Pop Culture or Media:

  • Lifestyle influencers or YouTubers often end a vlog segment with “We move!” before pivoting to a new plan.

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Low-key

Quietly, secretly, or without seeking attention; an understated feeling or admission.

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subtle
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High-key

Openly, obviously, or loudly; the opposite of “low-key.”

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obvious
loud
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