Boomers (1946-1964)
Gen X (1965-1980)
Millennials (1981-1996)
Gen Z (1997-2012)
Gen Alpha (2013-present)
100
Also a name of a body part, this word describes something cool or stylish.
What is Hip?
100
A temperature and a way to tell an individual to relax or calm down.
What is Chill?
100
Popularized by Drake, this acronym is typically used to encourage taking risks, seizing opportunities, and making the most of the present moment.
What is YOLO?
100
You may be asked to spill this beverage when you are sharing gossip or scandalous news.
What is Tea?
100
This playful shorthand for “delusional” is often used online to describe someone who’s overly optimistic or out of touch with reality—especially in love.
What is Delulu?
200
Whether it’s your cozy apartment, a chill hangout spot, or a retro bachelor setup, this 3-letter slang word has long been used to describe someone’s home base.
What is Pad?
200
Typically associated with surfer culture, a way to describe something as awesome or cool. What a BLANK wave.
What is Gnarly?
200
Also an acronym, this cute pet name describes your significant other.
What is Bae?
200
Whether it’s a cozy café, a moody playlist, or someone’s whole energy, this 4-letter word captures the feeling or aura of a moment—and it’s often said to be “off” or “immaculate.”
What is Vibe?
200
This shortened term is slang for charm and attractiveness, especially if they give good chat.
What is Rizz?
300
A word to describe a disappointing situation. Like when your training session gets rescheduled again and the Timbits are already gone, you might hear someone in the Vancouver office say this 7-letter word to sum it all up.
What is Bummer?
300
Two words to describe the act of relaxing and doing nothing, typically associated with watching television.
What is Veg Out?
300
If you are dating, this is not the way to break up with your current paramour.
What is Ghost?
300
On RuPaul’s Drag Race, when a queen turns the runway into her personal stage and leaves the judges gagged, she doesn’t just walk—she does this 4-letter word that means to dominate with style and confidence.
What is Slay?
300
What is yeet or skkrt?
400
Popularized by Elvis films, this word describes a conventional or old-fashioned person.
What is Square?
400
When your friend says a party is lame they don't mean you will need to post bond, this word means to leave abruptly.
What is Bail?
400
If something is totally awesome or excellent, a millennial might say it’s this 3-letter word.
What is Lit?
400
First coined by Eminem, this term means to obsessively support someone.
What is Stan?
400
This term originated as a term to argue an opposing point of view but the youths are using it as a term of agreement or affirmation.
What is Bet?
500
Not just a carbohydrate this word is a way to describe money.
What is Bread?
500
Also a way to describe a sock, this word means excellent or awesome.
What is Tubular?
500
First made famous in a viral Vine about eyebrows, this two-word phrase became shorthand for anything perfectly styled or flawlessly executed.
What is On Fleek?
500
If someone’s reaction is so exaggerated it’s theatrical, or they’re being extra for laughs or drama, Gen Z might say they’re doing this. Essentially it is about looking good and owning it.
What is Serve?
500
This slang comes from online streamer Kai Cenat's friend featured in his videos, this term means to steal people's food.
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