It’s been a while since DailyHackly delved into the vernacular of Generation Z. During this time, Generation Alpha has begun crafting their own unique lingo. Below is a curated alphabetical list of slang expressions from both Gen Z and Gen A. This guide is a handy reference for when younger individuals use terms you might not be familiar with. Remember, if you find yourself needing to look up a word online to understand it, you might be too seasoned to use it in conversation.

304: A playful numeric representation of “hoe.” Simply type “304” into a calculator and flip it upside down.

4+4: This sums to “ate.” (Refer to “ate” for context.)

Alpha male: Borrowed from animal behavior studies, it refers to the leading male in a group or simply a man in command. (See “beta male” and “sigma male.”)

Ate/eat: Used to express something done exceptionally well, particularly in fashion. Example: “You absolutely ate that outfit.” Also related: “serving.”

Aura: Someone described as “having aura” possesses a captivating and enigmatic vibe.

Baddie: A term for a bold and adventurous girl, regarded positively.

Baka: A Japanese term meaning “fool” or “crazy,” often popular within anime circles.

Based: Signifies independence with a cool edge.

Bed-rotting: The act of lounging in bed all day. Similar in meaning to “lazing about.” Also see: “Hurkle-durkle.”

Beta male: Often shortened to “beta,” this term refers to a submissive or weaker male. (Refer to “alpha male” and “sigma male.”)

Bop: Denotes a girl who is promiscuous or refers to a catchy song.

Boysober: A person who has chosen to abstain from sex, dating, or relationships.

Brain-rot: An expression used to describe the effect of excessive exposure to silly slang. Also applied to the consequences of being overly engaged online, often linked to terms like “Skibidi.”

Brat: A modern description of someone who is confident, edgy, and a bit unruly. The term gained traction from pop star Charli XCX, who described it as embodying a fun, chaotic energy.

Bruzz: A casual term for bros, part of the -uzz family of slang. See also: “Huzz” and “-uzz.”

Bubba truck: Refers to modified or elevated pickup trucks.

Bussin’: Indicates something that’s exceptionally good.

Cap: A term for a lie, often used in the context of “no cap.”

Cake: Slang for someone’s buttocks, especially an attractive one.

Chad: Refers to an attractive man, typically an “alpha male.” See “Giga-Chad.”

Chat: An ironic term referring to streamers engaging with their live audience, sometimes used humorously in real life.

Chud: A derogatory term for an unattractive person, sometimes implying certain political views.

Coomer: A slang term for someone with an excessive masturbation habit.

Corn: An internet shorthand for “porn,” used in environments where the actual word could lead to account penalties.

Coworker-core: A broad label for unamusing or mundane things that seem to resonate with older generations.

Dead: Indicates something was so funny that the person feels as though they died laughing. Responding with “dead” or a skull emoji conveys amusement.

Deadass: Used to emphasize seriousness. Example: “I am deadass telling the truth.”

Delulu: A playful way to say “delusional.”

Doomer: Refers to someone with a persistently pessimistic outlook.

Drip: Signifies a stylish or fashionable appearance.

Edgar: A specific type of haircut, similar to a Caesar cut, often seen among Hispanic males; can also describe the wearer of that haircut.

Fanum tax: Describes the practice of taking food from friends, named after a streamer known for sharing bites of others’ meals.

Fax, no printer: A creative way of asserting honesty, as “fax” sounds like “facts.” Essentially means “truth, no lie.”

Fent-fold: This term describes the hunched-over position of individuals under the influence of strong drugs.

Fit: Short for “outfit.”

Fuhuhluhtoogan: A nonsensical term from Baltimore slang, typically used for eliciting questions without giving answers, often paired with “Jittleyang.”

Gamer dent: Refers to the temporary indentation on a person’s head after wearing headphones for long periods.

Geeker: A term for someone who frequently uses drugs.

Giga-Chad: The pinnacle of Chads.

Glaze: Describes excessive admiration, often disingenuous, particularly for ulterior motives.

Gleek: A term making a comeback, meaning to squirt saliva from under the tongue.

Glizzy: Originally slang for a gun, “glizzy” has evolved to refer to a hot dog, thanks to its shape resembling a Glock magazine.

Green fn: An expression often used to denote someone accomplishing something cool, frequently in an ironic context.

Gooning: Persisting in sexual activity without climax as a means to reach an altered state of consciousness.

Gyatt or Gyat: Initially an expression of admiration, particularly for attractive buttocks, evolving from “god-DAMN.”

Hewwo: An excessively cute way of greeting, primarily used online with a hint of irony.

HGS: An abbreviation for “home girls” frequently seen in comment sections.

Hurkle-durkle: An old Scottish term meaning to lounge in bed past the appropriate time for getting up. Often referred back to: “bed-rotting.”

Huzz: A variation of the -uzz slang for “hoes.” See “bruzz” and “-uzz.”

It’s giving: Used to express that something conveys a particular vibe. Example: “That guy texts you every ten minutes; it’s giving needy.”

It’s so over: Indicates a situation is beyond hope, opposite of “we’re so back.” Also linked to: “Doomer.”

Jelqing: The act of stretching or using weights to attempt to increase penis size.

Jit: A term for a young person, often used with irony online.

Jittleyang: Another term with Baltimore roots, designed as a nonsense word to spark curiosity but never give a straight answer. Refer also to “Fuhuhluhtoogan.”

JOMO: An acronym for “joy of missing out,” playing off the more common FOMO (fear of missing out).

Learn Chinese: A phrase used in sports lingo suggesting that failing players are at risk of being sent to play in China, hence the need to “learn Chinese.”

Looksmaxxing: The act of enhancing one’s physical appearance through grooming, exercise, and stylish dressing. Related term: “-maxxing.”

-maxxing: A suffix added to denote effort in self-improvement. For instance, “friendmaxxing” for spending time with friends, or “gymmaxxing” for working out.

Mid: Refers to something that is average or unremarkable.

Mewing: A technique focusing on jawline enhancement through specific facial exercises.

Mirror sex: The practice of engaging in sexual activity while viewing oneself in a mirror.

Mog: To surpass someone in attractiveness, often in a competitive or aggressive manner. Example: “I was hitting it off with this girl until he swooped in and mogged me.”

Neurospicy: A fresh terminology for “neurodivergent.”

NPC: Originally defined in gaming as a non-player character, this term now describes individuals who fail to think independently.

Opp: An abbreviation for “opposition,” describing someone who acts as an adversary.

Pink cocaine: Also called “pink snow,” it refers to a blended powdered drug, typically containing various substances like ketamine, MDMA, and meth.

Pole: Slang for a firearm, as seen in the phrase “up pole.”

Press F for respect: Originating from the 2014 game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare where players are prompted to “Press F to pay respects” at a funeral. Using “F” in a chat context symbolizes respect, usually in an ironic fashion.

Regarded: An internet-derived term serving as an alternative to “retarded.”

Rizz: As a noun, it denotes charisma; as a verb, it refers to using charisma to attract someone.

Serve: Describes wearing an exceptionally stylish outfit. Also see: “ate.”

Serve cunt: To behave in a confident and unapologetically feminine manner; to dominate.

Sigma male: A term cobbled together by internet culture, referring to a male who ranks similarly to an alpha yet operates outside the established male hierarchy, akin to a lone wolf. Originally taken seriously, it is now largely used humorously. (See “Alpha male” and “Beta male.”)

Skibidi: Inspired by the series “Skibidi Toilet” on YouTube, it is a term often used to mock the excessive use of slang. See: “brain-rot.”

Skrt: An onomatopoeic word reflecting the sound of squealing tires when accelerating.

Sweat: Refers to someone who excessively tries too hard, mostly in gaming contexts, where the adjective form is “sweaty.”

Spawn point: A colloquial term for mother, derived from gaming terminology relating to the origin point in a video game.

Spoopy: A playful variation of “spooky.”

Striker: A term for a stolen vehicle or one without documentation.

Tradwife: A term for someone endorsing traditional gender roles in marriage.

Treatler (and Treatlerite): Online pejoratives combining “treat” and “Hitler” to describe entitled users of food delivery services who complain about luxury and disregard the workers’ difficulties.

TS: Originally an abbreviation in AAVE for “this shit” but now primarily just means “this.”

Turnt: An expression indicating excitement or intoxication, often used to describe a state of enthusiastic drunkenness.

Unc: Short for “uncle,” describing someone slightly older. Example: “The class of 2024 has reached unc-status in front of the class of 2028.” See also: “yunc.”

-uzz: A family of slang words that employs the “uzz” suffix, turning “bros” into “bruzz,” “hoes” into “huzz,” “granny” into “gruzz,” among others.

Up pole: A colloquial expression for drawing a weapon.

Twelve: A slang term for police officers.

Twin: Refers to one’s closest friend.

We’re so back: A phrase indicating recovery or revival, opposite to “it’s so over.”

Wojack: A popular style of internet caricatures used to characterize individuals quickly. For further details, see this post on Wojak culture.

Yapping: Reflects a talking style often seen in online streams, characterized by fast and excessive chatter that lacks substantive content.

Yeet: To forcefully and quickly throw something away.

Yunc: A variant of “unc.” In AAVE, “yn” stands for “young n-word,” thus “yunc” signifies “young uncle,” or someone who may be youthful but exudes uncle vibes.

Zoomer Perm: A trendy hairstyle featuring curls on the top and shorter cuts on the sides, popular among young individuals.