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25 Wild Gen Z Slang Words You Need to Know Today

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From “rizz” to “NPC” – decoding the language of the TikTok generation

There I was, confidently scrolling through TikTok, thinking I was still “with it”—until I read a comment that said, “This has me dead, fr no cap. Bro got W rizz.” And suddenly, I felt like I needed subtitles. It’s not that I’m old (obviously), but the internet has its own language now, and let’s just say… it’s not the Queen’s English.

So I dove headfirst into this Gen Z (and Gen Alpha!) dictionary of chaos, charisma, and pure creativity. I’ve rounded up 25 of the weirdest, funniest, and most iconic slang expressions today’s youth are throwing around like emojis. And because decoding this stuff isn’t for the faint of heart, I’ve included meanings, usage examples, and my own totally unnecessary (but fun) commentary.

🔥 1. Rizz

Meaning: Charisma, usually in the context of flirting.
Usage: “That guy’s got mad rizz.”
Note: Short for “charisma,” but it sounds like an off-brand soda. Still iconic.


💬 2. Slay

Meaning: To do something extremely well, look amazing, or just generally kill it.
Usage: “Girl, you slay in that outfit!”
Note: Originally from drag and queer culture. Now? Universal praise.


🕹️ 3. NPC

Meaning: “Non-playable character” – someone who seems robotic or unoriginal.
Usage: “She’s giving NPC vibes.”
Note: Not necessarily mean. But… not flattering either.


🚩 4. Red flag

Meaning: A warning sign.
Usage: “He still lives with his ex? That’s a red flag.”
Note: For every red flag, there’s a green one too. Dating has its own traffic light system now.


💀 5. Dead / I’m dead

Meaning: Something is ridiculously funny.
Usage: “That meme? I’m dead.”
Note: If it’s not killing you with laughter, are you even laughing?


💅 6. Boujee

Meaning: Fancy, high-maintenance, stylish.
Usage: “This brunch is so boujee.”
Note: From “bourgeoisie” but cooler and way more sparkly.


🧍‍♂️ 7. Sigma male

Meaning: A man who does his own thing, outside the alpha/beta spectrum.
Usage: “He’s not alpha, he’s sigma.”
Note: Another label no one asked for, but here we are.


💔 8. Situationship

Meaning: Something that’s not quite a relationship, but not just friends either.
Usage: “We’re in a situationship.”
Note: Emotional limbo, basically.


🧠 9. Brainrot

Meaning: You’re obsessed with something to the point it’s melting your brain.
Usage: “This song is pure brainrot. I can’t stop.”
Note: Honestly relatable.


😶‍🌫️ 10. Delulu

Meaning: Short for “delusional.”
Usage: “You think your idol noticed your comment? Girl, that’s delulu.”
Note: Living in fantasy land… and sometimes it’s nice there.


📸 11. Main character

Meaning: You’re the star of your own life story.
Usage: “Feeling main character today.”
Note: Pair with dramatic music and iced coffee.


🫠 12. Mid

Meaning: Mediocre, just okay, not impressive.
Usage: “That movie was kinda mid.”
Note: The most passive-aggressive insult you can drop.


📴 13. Ghosting

Meaning: Disappearing from someone’s life with no warning.
Usage: “He ghosted me after our third date.”
Note: Socially painful. Emotionally childish.


🤝 14. Touch grass

Meaning: Log off. Go outside. Reconnect with reality.
Usage: “You’ve been online all day. Go touch grass.”
Note: Surprisingly wholesome advice.


🎭 15. Cap / No cap

Meaning: Cap = lie. No cap = truth.
Usage: “That story’s cap.” / “No cap, I’m serious.”
Note: Internet lie detector in two syllables.


💘 16. Simp

Meaning: Someone who goes overboard trying to impress someone they like.
Usage: “You bought her lunch again? Simp.”
Note: Used to be an insult. Now, it’s kinda sweet… maybe?


🏹 17. Ship

Meaning: Wanting two people to be together romantically.
Usage: “I totally ship them.”
Note: Short for “relationship.” Perfect for fanfiction… and real life.


📦 18. Yeet

Meaning: To throw something with force or enthusiasm.
Usage: “I yeeted my phone across the room.”
Note: Still hilarious. Still timeless.


🌟 19. It’s giving…

Meaning: Used to describe vibes or aesthetics.
Usage: “It’s giving boss energy.”
Note: Unfinished on purpose. Maximum impact.


📻 20. Vibe check

Meaning: A test of energy or social harmony.
Usage: “He passed the vibe check.”
Note: If someone fails it? Red flag alert.


📈 21. Glow up

Meaning: A major transformation for the better, usually physical.
Usage: “She had a glow up over summer.”
Note: We love a comeback story.


🤳 22. Insta baddie

Meaning: A person (usually female) who looks amazing on Instagram.
Usage: “Total Insta baddie energy.”
Note: Poses. Angles. Filters. Perfection.


🐸 23. Stan

Meaning: An over-the-top fan.
Usage: “I stan Beyoncé.”
Note: Comes from Eminem’s “Stan.” Toxic? Sometimes. Funny? Always.


😵‍💫 24. Gaslight

Meaning: Manipulating someone into doubting their reality.
Usage: “He gaslighted me into thinking I was wrong.”
Note: Toxic behavior wrapped in a fancy word.


🧃 25. Drip

Meaning: Great style, especially in fashion.
Usage: “Look at that drip.”
Note: If you’ve got drip, you’ve got swagger.


Final Thoughts

Language evolves, and Gen Z has turned online culture into its own dictionary. Some of these terms are clever, some ridiculous, and others just make you wonder what happened to plain old “cool.” But if you want to understand what the next generation is talking about—or at least pretend you do—this cheat sheet will help you decode the chaos.

And hey, if someone ever calls you “mid,” just tell them you’re having a main character moment and walk away. Slay, no cap.