Gen Z Slang Dictionary

Search or browse every slang term — each with a full meaning, origin, real examples, and related words.

Rizz

noun

Charisma or skill in flirting/attracting others.

Sigma

noun / adjective

An independent 'lone wolf' who doesn't need social approval.

Delulu

adjective

Playfully delusional, especially about a crush or ambition.

Skibidi

adjective / interjection

A nonsense hype word from the 'Skibidi Toilet' meme series, used for chaotic emphasis.

No Cap

phrase

'No lie' / 'for real' — used to stress honesty.

Aura

noun

A tracked, game-like measure of someone's 'cool factor' or presence.

Gyatt

interjection

An exclamation of shock or attraction, from 'goddamn.'

Cap

noun / verb

A lie or exaggeration; to lie.

Bussin

adjective

Really good, especially food.

Mid

adjective

Mediocre or underwhelming.

Based

adjective

Confidently authentic or unapologetically yourself; a compliment for having a strong, honest opinion.

Cooked

adjective

In serious trouble or completely defeated.

Ohio

adjective (proper noun used adjectivally)

Shorthand for something weird, chaotic, or 'cursed.'

NPC

noun

Someone who seems to lack independent thought, like a background video-game character.

Ratio

verb / noun

When a reply outperforms the original post, signaling the original was a bad take.

Fr Fr

phrase

'For real, for real' — used to stress sincerity.

Slay

verb

To do something excellently or look amazing.

Sus

adjective

Suspicious or shady.

Vibe Check

noun phrase

An informal check of someone's mood or energy.

Glow Up

noun

A dramatic positive transformation, especially in appearance.

Main Character

noun phrase

Living confidently as if you're the protagonist of your own story.

Bet

interjection

'Okay' / 'sure' / 'it's on' — an affirmative agreement.

Lowkey

adverb

'Somewhat' or 'secretly' — used to soften a statement.

Highkey

adverb

'Openly' or 'obviously' — the opposite of lowkey.