Boomer/GenX 1946 - 1980
Boomer/GenX slang for gossip or "the inside scoop."
The Skinny
Millennial slang for handling basic adult responsibilities. It’s usually said sarcastically when tasks feel harder than they should.
Adulting
Gen Z slang for charm or smooth confidence. If you have a high level of this, it usually means someone is effortlessly persuasive or attractive.
Rizz
Gen Alpha slang rooted in internet culture. It’s intentionally vague and can describe something strange, funny, chaotic, or a toilet.
Skibidi
Boomer/GenX slang for a disappointing situation.
Bummer
Millennial slang used to describe people in your life who feel like family.
Fam
Gen Z slang meaning to perform exceptionally well or look outstanding. Often used as enthusiastic praise in the hit series RuPaul's Drag Race.
Slay
Gen Alpha slang for maximizing physical appearance through self-improvement. The term covers grooming, fitness, style, and aesthetic optimization.
Looksmaxxing
Boomer/GenX slang for something excellent, stylish, or socially approved. Commonly associated with music, vibes, and optimistic enthusiasm.
Groovy
Millennial slang for jewelry, especially the flashy variety.
Bling
Gen Z slang for someone who is perceived as lacking independent thought or blindly following trends.
NPC
Gen Alpha slang for excessive praise that becomes uncomfortable. It implies flattery taken far beyond what’s reasonable.
Glaze
Boomer/GenX slang describing an experience that was extremely fun. If someone says this, they likely enjoyed every minute.
A Blast
Millennial slang short for legitimate. Typically used to express how "real" a particular person or thing is.
Legit
Gen Z slang related to honesty. It means no lie/for real.
Cap / No Cap
Gen Alpha slang for an emotional or social meltdown. It often involves public reactions and cutting people off.
Crashout
Boomer/GenX slang for money/cash.
Bread
Millennial slang for something amazing or impressive.
Dope/Sick
Gen Z slang for something average or underwhelming. It signals disappointment without total rejection.
Mid
Gen Alpha slang means to allow someone to continue uninterrupted. It suggests trusting that person's abilities and knowing exactly what they’re doing.
Cook/Cooked/Let Him Cook