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Gen Z slang words and what they mean
What "ate and left no crumbs" means, for anyone whose group chat has moved on without them.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| and I oop | Oops, caught off guard |
| ate | Did it perfectly |
| ate and left no crumbs | Did it flawlessly |
| aura | Coolness, presence |
| based | Bold and unapologetic |
| basic | Mainstream, unoriginal |
| beige flag | Harmless odd quirk |
| bestie | Best friend, or any friend |
| bet | OK, deal, sounds good |
| big yikes | Very embarrassing |
| brainrot | Mind-numbing online content |
| bruh | Seriously? (disbelief) |
| bussin' | Really delicious |
| canon event | Painful but formative moment |
| cap | A lie |
| caught in 4K | Caught with clear proof |
| chat, is this real? | Can you believe this? |
| cheugy | Trying too hard, dated |
| cooked | Doomed, done for |
| crash out | Lose control, act reckless |
| cringe | Awkward, embarrassing |
| deadass | Seriously, honestly |
| delulu | Delusional |
| delulu is the solulu | Believe it and it'll happen |
| demure | Modest, well-mannered |
| down bad | Desperate, esp. for a crush |
| drip | Stylish outfit |
| extra | Over the top |
| facts | True, I agree |
| fanum tax | Stealing a friend's snack |
| finna | Going to, about to |
| fire | Amazing |
| flex | Show off |
| fr | For real |
| gagged | Shocked, amazed |
| gatekeep | Keep a good thing to yourself |
| ghost | Cut off contact without a word |
| girl dinner | Snack plate as a meal |
| glazing | Overpraising someone |
| glow up | Big positive transformation |
| GOAT | Greatest of all time |
| green flag | Good sign in a person |
| highkey | Openly, obviously |
| hits different | Feels special this time |
| hot take | Controversial opinion |
| I'm dead | That's hilarious |
| ick | Sudden turn-off |
| in my ... era | Going through a phase of... |
| it's giving | It has the vibe of |
| it's so over | Things are hopeless |
| iykyk | If you know, you know |
| L | A loss, a failure |
| let him cook | Let him do his thing |
| living rent free | Stuck in your head |
| lock in | Focus completely |
| looksmaxxing | Improving your looks |
| lowkey | Secretly, somewhat |
| main character energy | Acting like the star |
| mid | Mediocre, average |
| mogging | Outshining someone in looks |
| mother | Iconic woman, role model |
| ngl | Not gonna lie |
| no cap | No lie, for real |
| nonchalant | Acting unbothered, cool |
| NPC | Someone on autopilot |
| Ohio | Weird, cursed |
| OK boomer | Brushing off older views |
| ong | On God, I swear |
| periodt | End of discussion |
| pookie | Sweetheart, cutie |
| ratio | Reply more liked than the post |
| red flag | Warning sign in a person |
| rizz | Charm, flirting skill |
| Roman Empire | Thing you think of constantly |
| salty | Bitter, annoyed |
| say less | Got it, no need to explain |
| serve | Look amazing, perform well |
| sheesh | Wow, impressive |
| shook | Shocked |
| side eye | Look of suspicion |
| sigma | Cool; originally a lone wolf |
| simp | Overly devoted to a crush |
| situationship | Romance with no label |
| skibidi | Silly word: weird or bad |
| slaps | Is really good |
| slay | Do something amazingly |
| snatched | Looking great |
| spill the tea | Share the gossip |
| stan | Be a devoted fan of |
| sus | Suspicious |
| tea | Gossip |
| touch grass | Go outside, get offline |
| understood the assignment | Did exactly what was needed |
| unc | Out-of-touch older guy |
| valid | Acceptable, understandable |
| vibe check | Checking someone's mood |
| W | A win |
| we're so back | Things are great again |
| weird flex but ok | Odd thing to brag about |
| yapping | Talking nonstop |
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