Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
Gen X
(1965 - 1980)
Millennials
(1981-1996)
Gen Z
(1997-2012)
Gen Alpha
(2013 - Present)
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Groovy

Very cool, excellent, or enjoyable.

1

Rad

Short for “radical”; meaning very cool or awesome.

1

FOMO

“Fear of missing out”; anxiety about missing experiences others are having.

1

Vibes

The overall feeling, mood, or atmosphere of a person, place, or situation.

1

Rizz

Charisma or charm, especially in how someone talks to people they like.

2

Far Out

Impressive, unusual, or amazing.

2

Duh

Used to indicate something is obvious.

2

Life Hack

A clever tip or shortcut that makes everyday tasks easier.

2

Glow‑up

A significant positive transformation in appearance, confidence, or style.

2

Ohio

Used humorously online to describe something bizarre or “cursed,” based on meme culture.

3

Bummer

A disappointing or unpleasant situation.

3

Chill

Relax or calm down; also used to describe something relaxed or

3

Adulting

Handling responsibilities typically associated with being an adult (bills, chores, etc.).

3

Salty

Bitter, annoyed, or upset about something minor.

3

Capybara

Refers to a chill, relaxed vibe, based on the popularity of capybara memes and songs.

4

Pad

Someone’s home or apartment.

4

Talk to the hand

Dismissive phrase meaning “I’m not listening.”

4

Ghost

To suddenly stop responding to someone, especially in dating or messaging.

4

High‑key

Very or openly; the opposite of low‑key.

4

Fanum tax

Meme phrase meaning someone takes a portion of your food or stuff, like an informal “tax.”

5

Fuzz 

Informal term for the police.

5

Veg out

To relax and do nothing, often while watching TV.

5

Basic

Unoriginal or mainstream in a way that lacks individuality.

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Stan

To be an enthusiastic, devoted fan of someone or something.

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NPC

Originally “non‑player character” in games; used to describe someone acting in a robotic or unoriginal way.

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