Chat SlangGen Z slang
Words young people use online, and what they mean.
Slang is how each new generation makes its own voice. Many of these words come from music, gaming and short videos, and they change fast. The meanings here are what people mean today, in everyday use.
Slang can date quickly and can sound forced if you use it to impress. Use a word only when you would say it naturally.
Rizz
Charm; the ability to attract or win over someone.
Example: "he has real rizz"
No cap
No lie; used to say you are serious.
Example: "that was the best meal, no cap"
Slay
To do something very well or look great.
Example: "you slayed that presentation"
Bet
Okay, deal; also used as "yes, I agree".
Example: "dinner at eight?" "bet"
Mid
Average, not good, not bad.
Example: "the film was mid"
Vibe
The mood or feeling of a person, place or thing.
Example: "this cafe has a calm vibe"
Sus
Suspicious; something seems wrong.
Example: "that message looks sus"
Lowkey
Quietly or slightly; not openly.
Example: "I lowkey want to stay home"
Highkey
Very much; openly.
Example: "I highkey love this song"
Delulu
Delusional; having unrealistic hopes, said with humour.
Example: "I am delulu about winning"
Ick
A sudden feeling of dislike for something small about a person.
Example: "the way he chewed gave me the ick"
Glow up
A big positive change in looks or life.
Example: "her glow up this year is amazing"
Main character
Someone acting as if life were a film about them.
Example: "main character energy today"
Ghosted
Stopped replying without any explanation.
Example: "he ghosted me after two dates"
Stan
To support someone intensely, usually a celebrity.
Example: "I stan this band"
W / L
Win / loss.
Example: "got the job. big W"
Era
A phase of life with a theme.
Example: "I am in my fitness era"
Touch grass
Go outside; said to someone too absorbed in the internet.
Example: "you need to touch grass"
Cooked
In serious trouble, or doomed.
Example: "I forgot the file. I am cooked"
Understood the assignment
Did exactly what was needed, very well.
Example: "that outfit understood the assignment"
Questions people ask
Do these words mean the same everywhere?
Mostly, but not always. Slang changes with the group, the app and the year. Use the meaning here as the usual one and check with the context.
Why is a word not listed?
We list words that are common and not mainly abusive. Tell us on the contact page if you want one added.