GEN Z SLANG
This term means someone has natural charm or smooth talking ability
Rizz
This singer’s album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) trended worldwide during her re-recording era
This 2019 film starring Joaquin Phoenix showed the origin story of Batman’s most iconic villain
Joker
This pop star released hits like “Bad Guy” and “Ocean Eyes”
Billie Eilish
Just Do It
Nike
This word is used when something is extremely good or impressive, especially food
Bussin
This Bollywood actor went viral after saying “My name is Khan, and I am not a terrorist”
SRK
This Bollywood blockbuster from 2023 starred Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role and became one of India’s biggest hits
Jawan
This singer is known for “Kesariya” “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” and many Bollywood romance tracks
Arijit Singh
Sabki Apni Personal
Cadbury Dairy Milk
This acronym is used when you agree or emphasize something strongly, equivalent to “for sure”
FR (“for real”)
This internet personality became famous for her prank videos and later joined Bigg Boss OTT
This multiverse film won the 2023 Oscar for Best Picture
Everything Everywhere All at Once
This English singer’s 2017 album Divide included “Shape of You”
Ed Sheeran
Open Happiness
Coca Cola
This slang literally means “socially awkward extra character,” inspired by video games
NPC
This Hollywood couple’s courtroom battle in 2022 dominated memes and livestreams across the internet
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
This 2018 Bollywood film about a female spy starred Alia Bhatt and became a major critical success
Raazi
This Indian rapper-singer released hits like “Kala Chashma” and “DJ Waley Babu”
Badshah
Daag Ache Hain
Surf Excel
This term describes someone who is pretending to know things or exaggerating for attention
Capping (or cap)
This K-pop group caused global chaos when they announced their hiatus in 2022
BTS
This 2016 Hollywood musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone received 14 Oscar nominations
La La Land
This artist released 25 and 30, winning multiple Grammys for emotional ballads
Adele
Think Different
Apple