Draft:List of Generation Alpha slang
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This following is a list of slang used by Generation Alpha, generally those born between the early 2010s and the mid-to-late 2020s.[1] Ease of communication with the Internet and various forms of social media, especially TikTok, facilitated the rapid proliferation of Generation Alpha slang. Generation Z slang has some overlap with Generation Alpha slang.
List
[edit]| Slang term[2][3][4] | Definition | Origin | Example | Variations | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruh | Term used to express a feeling of shock, embarrassment, or disappointment toward something or someone. | Originated and was popularized from Black English as a shortened version of "brother." | “Did you just dent my car? Bruh!” | Bro | [5] | |
| Fanum tax | The theft of food between friends. | Originally referred to American Twitch streamer Fanum. | "You just fanum taxed my cookies!" | Fanum taxed, Fanum taxing | [6] | |
| Gyat | Can be short for "God Damn" or acronym for "Girl Your Ass Thick".[7] Often said when someone sees a person (usually female) with a curvy figure or enlarged buttocks. | Popularized on TikTok in mid-2022, originated in the mid-2010s.[8] | "That girl has a huge Gyatt!" | Gyatty, Yat, Gyat W Gyatt, L Gyatt, Gyatt Damn | [9][10] | |
| Mog | To outshine someone else in looks. | Originated in online forums in 2016, popularized in TikTok. | "I'm mogging the classroom here." | Mogging, Mogged | ||
| Rizz | One's charm/seduction skills | Short for Charisma. The term originated in Baltimore and spread throughout urban communities in the United States. In mid-2021, the term subsequently gained after being popularized by American Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. | "He has all the rizz, he gets every girl" | Rizzed, W Rizz, L Rizz, No Rizz, Rizzler, Unspoken Rizz | [11][12][13][14] | |
| Sigma | A man considered "macho", similar to the term alpha male. | Originated in the manosphere subculture.[15] | "I'm so sigma!" | alpha, beta | ||
| Sus | Short term for suspect/suspicious. | Popularized in 2018 by players of the online video game Among Us and received mainstream usage with the game's explosion in popularity in mid-2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Oxford, the term has been in use among English speakers since at least the 1950s, especially in Australia and New Zealand, with its law enforcement origins dating back to the 1930s. | "You're acting pretty sus." | Sussy, Sussy Baka[a] | ||
| Skibidi | Referring to Skibidi Toilet | Originated from the YouTube Shorts series Skibidi Toilet. | "That's so skibidi." | skibidi toilet, skibiti | ||
| Ohio | Referring to the state of Ohio | Originated from the Ohio meme. | "Most normal [insert noun] in Ohio!" | down in Ohio, only in Ohio | ||
| Mew | Referring to a popular internet trend where one places their tongue at the top of their mouth. | Originated from the mewing technique made by British orthodontists. | "Hey, you cut my mewing streak!!" | mewing, mewing streak | ||
| Edge | Referring to a sexual practice. | Originated from the sexual practice known as edging. | "I'm edging." | gooning, surfing |
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lavelle, Daniel (2019-01-04). "Move over, millennials and Gen Z – here comes Generation Alpha". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Seariac, Hanna (2023-09-11). "Your guide to Gen Z slang — to help you understand what your kids and Gen Z co-workers mean". Deseret News. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14.
- ^ Mendoza, Jordan. "Don't know what terms Gen Z is using on TikTok? Here's your guide to what they mean, no cap". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
- ^ Koh, Reena. "Gen-Z is creating a new language for love on TikTok, from looking out for 'red flags' to having 'unlimited rizz'". Insider. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Topsfield, Jewel (2023-11-18). "Bruh, what's a Fanum tax? Your guide to Gen Alpha slang". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Kircher, Madison (2023-11-08). "Gen Alpha Is Here. Can You Understand Their Slang?". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "The kids are saying 'GYAT': What does it mean?". Today. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "What does gyatt mean on TikTok?". Dexerto. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "What does gyatt mean on TikTok?". Dexerto. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Diaz, Ana (19 October 2023). "'You're so Skibidi, so Fanum tax,' and other fun nonsense, explained". Polygon. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Rizz - What does rizz mean?". slang.net. Archived from the original on 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ "What does Rizz mean? | Later Social Media Glossary". later.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ Leung, Yasmine (2022-04-22). "TikTok: Meaning and origin of rizz explained as slang takes over platform". HITC. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
- ^ Morris, Seren (2023-12-04). "What does rizz mean, and do you have it? The Gen Z term storming TikTok". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ Press • •, Associated (2024-09-09). "What does 'skibidi' mean? What to know about Gen-Alpha slang as kids return to school". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2024-09-18.