Gen Z Slang Words
Slang for a dramatic, positive transformation that typically refers to a major upgrade in physical appearance, style, or self-confidence, often evolving from an average or unpolished state into a highly attractive or successful one.
Glow up
This word describes foolish, awkward, or clueless behavior and the silly mistakes that come with it.
Derp
Memory
Alaala
This website was a peer-to-peer sharing platform for MP3s. It was shut down following massive copyright lawsuits from the recording industry and bands like Metallica.
Napster
Dylan’s birthday
November 1, 2025
The ability to easily charm someone; derived from the word charisma
Rizz
Being overly bitter, upset, or jealous about something minor.
Salty
Ordinary
Karaniwan
This was once the most popular social media website in the world, known for letting users build custom profile pages, pick a song to play on their page, and list their top friends.
Myspace
Bella’s Birthday
May 8, 2022
Having unrealistic, often romanticized expectations.
Delulu
The act of performing mundane, responsible, and everyday tasks associated with being a grown-up.
Adulting
Community
Pamayanan
It was a pioneering social networking website where users leave public testimonials to other users.
Friendster
Lara’s birthday
December 15, 2021
Popularized heavily by the multiplayer game Among Us, people often use it to point out someone acting strangely or hiding something.
Sus
Slang phrase meaning perfectly executed, flawless, or exactly right. Usually paired with, “eyebrows ____”
On Fleek
Mathematics
Sipnayan
This website began in 2000 and became one of the most used programs on the internet for downloading free music & files, with the risk of getting viruses, malware, and fake files. It was shut down in 2010 due to mass copyright lawsuits
LimeWire
Alexa’s birthday
March 13, 2015
An affirmative response meaning "yes," "absolutely," or "it's on".
Bet
This word means "cool," "awesome," or "stylish.” Popularized by the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls, the word was famously coined by the character Gretchen Wieners as a failed attempt to create a new "it-word.”
Fetch
Ferris wheel
Tsubibo
One of the world's pioneering instant messaging (IM) services, known for iconic features like the "buzz" sound to get a friend's attention, integrated chat rooms, custom avatars, and PC-to-Phone calling.
Yahoo! Messenger
This baby was born on April 1, 1992.
Jinky