Social media has become even more popular this year and the new generation aka 'Gen-Z' has coined many quirky terms to use for some basic things. Take a look at the 10 most bizarre Gen-Z slangs used in 2023.
New Delhi: The year is about to end and there are a lot of new things that people have learned or have learned, especially from different social media platforms. Many young people, known as 'Gen-Z', have coined some new words to describe and define the basic things we use in our everyday lives. These 'Gen-Z slangs' have caused quite a stir on social media and many people of other ages do not understand these slangs. Take a look at what are the 10 most bizarre Gen-Z slang used in 2023..
What does Gen-Z slang 'cap' mean?
In general, a hat is something you wear on your head or cover a container with; We also use cap as an 'upper limit' for something. But for Gen-Z, 'cap' means lying or making false claims. It is commonly used as part of the phrase 'no cap' meaning 'no lying'.
What does the Gen-Z slang 'salty' mean?
Salty is commonly used to describe the taste of something or when a person is not very pleasant in terms of behavior. Gen-Z uses the word 'salty' in place of 'jealous'.
What does the Gen-Z slang 'bougie' mean?
'Bougie' is short for the French word bourgeoisie and is used for something high class, fancy or expensive. It describes a person's lavish lifestyle and/or expensive tastes.
What does the Gen-Z slang 'drip' mean?
'Drip' is for someone's stylish outfit or their 'on-point fashion'. It implies a modern understanding of fashion and which is also very unique. This word has been in the urban lexicon for a long time.
What does the Gen-Z slang 'Delulu' mean?
According to USA Today, the slang “delulu” often describes a person being delusional about something or someone he or she is a fan of, such as an actor or musician. In online spaces, using “delulu” to describe someone means that they have unrealistic ideas about their interests. The term is used in the phrase 'Delulu is the only Solulu' meaning that illusion is the only solution.
What does the Gen-Z slang 'fina' mean?
'Finna' is actually an acronym used to say “I'm going”. Slang implies trying to do something or preparing to do something; The term comes from the phrase “fixing to”.
What does the Gen-Z slang 'cheugy' mean?
It is an American term and is described as the opposite of 'trendy'. What is spicy is not trendy at all.
