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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] Some slang was also adopted by Generation Z.
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| Slang term[2][3][4] | Definition | Origin | Example | Variations | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruh | Shortened version of saying "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 | Short for "God Damn". 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.[7] | "That girl has a huge Gyatt!" | Gyatty, Yat, Gyat W Gyatt, L Gyatt | [8][9] |
| 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 | [10][11][12][13] |
| Sigma | Slang for "chad" | "I'm so sigma!" | |||
| 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] |
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.