The Gen Z decoder
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Charisma; the ability to charm or attract someone (usually romantically).
"He pulled her with that unmatched rizz."
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Mediocre, average, not impressive.
"Honestly, that new movie was mid."
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Shorthand for 'ate' — meaning you did something exceptionally well.
"She really 8 that performance."
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To do something exceptionally well; look amazing.
"You slayed that outfit today."
Reaction
Shorthand for 'ate' — meaning you did something exceptionally well.
"She really 8 that performance."
Acronym
At This Point.
"ATP I just want a nap."
Personality
Dominant, confident energy (often ironic).
"Showing up late and unbothered — alpha energy."
Reaction
Did something exceptionally well (alt spelling of '8').
"She ate and left no crumbs."
Noun
Your energy or social standing in a moment; can be gained (+aura) or lost (-aura).
"He tripped in front of his crush — minus a thousand aura."
Acronym
Be For Real — call someone out for being ridiculous.
"Studying once and expecting an A? BFFR."
Noun
Money, or a successful gain.
"He secured the bag this quarter."
Noun
An excellent song or piece of content.
"This track is a banger."
Reaction
Confidently being yourself; agreeable in an authentic way.
"He doesn't care what anyone thinks — based."
Noun
An ongoing rivalry or grudge.
"They've had beef since middle school."
Noun
Best friend; also used affectionately for anyone.
"Bestie, you gotta hear this!"
Phrase
Acting like a best friend.
"Bringing me coffee unprompted? Bestie behavior."
Phrase
Warm, supportive friend-coded behavior.
"Bringing me soup when I'm sick — bestie energy."
Phrase
Okay, sure, agreed.
"Wanna grab food at 7? Bet."
Personality
Submissive or weak (often ironic).
"Apologizing first? Beta move."
Reaction
A smart, strategic move or thought.
"Pre-ordering before the price hike — big brain."
Reaction
A major loss.
"Forgot homework on the bus — big L."
Feeling
Extremely angry, dramatic version of mad.
"He's big mad I beat him."
Reaction
A major win.
"Free pizza Friday — big W."
Reaction
Reaction to something extremely cringeworthy.
"He liked his ex's photo from 2014 — big yikes."
Phrase
A vibe that is overwhelmingly cringe.
"His karaoke had big yikes energy."
Phrase
Wishing positivity, gratitude.
"New job, new car — bless up."
Personality
Optimistic counterpart to a doomer.
"She's a bloomer — sees the bright side always."
Personality
An older person, especially one out of touch with modern culture.
"Don't be such a boomer about TikTok."
Noun
A really good song.
"This track is an absolute bop."
Phrase
A playlist or person that only produces hits.
"This playlist is bops only."
Modifier
Fancy, high-class, upscale.
"That restaurant is too bougie for me."
Personality
Affluent and showing it (alt spelling of bougie).
"She only drinks oat milk lattes — boujee."
Phrase
A state of being mentally blank.
"Final exams brain empty no thoughts."
Noun
Online content so dumb or repetitive it melts your brain; also: thinking nonstop about one thing.
"I have full Skibidi brainrot at this point."
Personality
Affectionate or mocking term for someone broke.
"I can't go out, full brokie this week."
Phrase
Made of stronger or better stuff than others.
"She runs 10K every morning — built different."
Reaction
Really good, usually about food.
"These tacos are bussin bussin."
Action
Publicly shunned for problematic behavior.
"He got cancelled over old tweets."
Phrase
A lie; something untrue.
"He said he's six feet tall — that's cap."
Noun
An intuition for detecting lies.
"My cap detector is going off."
Personality
Someone who uses fake photos online to deceive others.
"Their profile pic was definitely a catfish."
Phrase
Caught off-guard or unprepared.
"Walked in without my badge — got caught lacking."
Phrase
Caught red-handed with clear, undeniable evidence.
"He lied about being there and got caught in 4K."
Phrase
Caught even more red-handed than 4K — extremely undeniable proof.
"He denied it but the security cam got him in 5K."
Personality
An exceptionally cool, confident, attractive guy (sometimes ironic).
"Pulling up in a suit to the BBQ? Chad move."
Personality
Someone whose worldview is shaped entirely by internet discourse.
"Only chronically online people use that phrase."
Noun
An opinion shaped only by extreme internet discourse.
"Calling cereal problematic? Chronically online take."
Action
To notice or call out something, especially something fake or off.
"I clocked his fake accent immediately."
Noun
A show you rewatch for emotional comfort.
"Brooklyn 99 is my comfort show."
Reaction
Doomed, exhausted, or roasted; also: someone is finished.
"I have a 9am after this — I'm cooked."
Phrase
Cooked = ruined; Cooking = creating something great.
"He's cooking with this new beat."
Noun
A flirty kiss or treat (varies in context).
"He gave me a cheek cookie at the door."
Reaction
Used to dismiss someone's reasoning as wishful thinking.
"Saying you didn't lose because you didn't try? Cope."
Action
To completely lose composure, often dramatically.
"She crashed out in the group chat at 2am."
Noun
An act of emotionally losing it.
"His Twitter crashout last night was wild."
Personality
Someone known for emotional outbursts.
"She's the crashout queen of the group chat."
Reaction
Embarrassing or awkward.
"His TikTok dances are full cringe."
Reaction
Rough, unkempt, or just bad.
"His apartment is straight crusty."
Phrase
The cold months when single people seek relationships.
"It's October — cuffing season is officially open."
Noun
Friend or buddy (short for cousin).
"What's good, cuh?"
Action
To reject someone's romantic advance.
"She straight-up curved him in the DMs."
Modifier
Seriously, no joke.
"Deadass, I would do it again."
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Delusional, especially in romantic contexts.
"Thinking he'll text back is delulu behavior."
Personality
Sneakily mischievous (from 'devious lick').
"He's got a devious plan for prom."
Phrase
Originally a viral trend of stealing items; now means a sneaky win.
"Pulled a devious lick at the office snack drawer."
Personality
Someone pessimistic about the future.
"He's such a doomer about the economy."
Action
Endlessly scrolling through bad news on your phone.
"Lost two hours doomscrolling Twitter."
Feeling
Desperately into someone or in a low emotional state.
"He's down bad for her, it's embarrassing."
Action
To brutally roast someone, often publicly.
"She got dragged in the comments."
Noun
Stylish outfit or fashion sense.
"His drip is unmatched today."
Action
Online slang for being on the verge of something exciting without committing.
"Spotify's been edging us with the album for months."
Noun
Someone's overall vibe or aura.
"I love her chaotic-good energy."
Noun
A defining phase or mood you're in.
"I'm in my villain era this month."
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Something so iconic it defines a moment.
"That outfit was era-defining."
Acronym
Fear Of Missing Out.
"I have major FOMO seeing their vacation pics."
Noun
Close friends or family; term of endearment.
"What's good, fam?"
Phrase
Stealing a bite of someone's food, from streamer Fanum.
"He took the last fry — Fanum tax."
Modifier
About to (contraction of 'fixing to').
"I'm finna get some sleep."
Reaction
Awesome, excellent.
"Your new playlist is fire."
Action
To show off.
"Stop flexing your new sneakers on me."
Modifier
Completely, brutally, and accurately (as in 'read for filth').
"Roasted him for filth on live TV."
Modifier
Filler for emphasis or roast (varies by context).
"She's so dramatic — forehead."
Modifier
For real, for real — used for emphasis.
"That movie was the best of the year fr fr."
Acronym
Greatest Of All Time.
"She's the GOAT of pop music."
Action
To suddenly stop communicating with someone.
"She ghosted me after two dates."
Personality
An exaggeratedly masculine, confident character — peak chad.
"Cooking your own pre-workout meal? Gigachad."
Personality
An ambitious, career-driven woman (often used ironically now).
"She quit her job to start a candle empire — girl boss."
Phrase
A meal made of random small snacks rather than a real dish.
"Crackers, cheese, and pickles. Girl dinner."
Action
To excessively praise or flatter someone.
"Stop glazing him — he barely passed."
Action
To compliment someone excessively.
"Stop glazing him up like he invented breathing."
Action
Excessively praising or flattering someone, often to the point of cringe.
"Stop glazing him, he barely showed up."
Noun
Opposite of a glow up — a decline in appearance.
"Bro had a serious glow down post-breakup."
Noun
A major positive transformation, usually in appearance.
"Her glow up after high school is wild."
Reaction
Greatest of all time; legendary.
"That sandwich was goated."
Personality
Embracing being lazy, slovenly, and unkempt without shame.
"Sweats, leftover pizza, no plans — full goblin mode."
Action
Used in chronically-online contexts to describe excessive, obsessive behavior toward something.
"Bro's been gooning over that anime for weeks."
Reaction
Exclamation of surprise, often at someone's appearance (corruption of 'goddamn').
"Gyat, did you see her outfit?"
Reaction
Impressive, intense, or stylish.
"That intro went hard."
Action
Publicly revealing a relationship on social media in an obvious, undeniable way.
"She hard launched her new boyfriend on Instagram last night."
Noun
A time spent recovering and improving oneself.
"Therapy, journaling, no dating — healing era."
Modifier
Obviously, openly, very much.
"I highkey love this song."
Phrase
Feels uniquely good or special.
"Iced coffee in the morning just hits different."
Phrase
Content that performs well on social platforms.
"Cat videos always hit the algorithm."
Phrase
Exactly what was needed.
"Pizza on a Friday night really hits the spot."
Phrase
A summer spent confident, carefree, and unbothered.
"She's not booking work, it's hot girl summer."
Phrase
A motivational solo walk for mental clarity.
"Hot girl walk fixed my mood."
Noun
A controversial or unpopular opinion.
"Hot take: pineapple belongs on pizza."
Acronym
In Case You Missed It.
"ICYMI we got a new pope this week."
Acronym
In real life — outside of online contexts.
"She's even cooler IRL."
Acronym
I Swear To God.
"ISTG if my food is cold..."
Acronym
If You Know, You Know.
"That spot has the best fries, IYKYK."
Reaction
Memorable, legendary, defining.
"That entrance was iconic."
Phrase
Acting like the protagonist of life.
"Walking in slow-mo to your fav song — it's giving main character."
Phrase
Used to highlight one specific quirky thing about someone.
"It's the matching socks for me."
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Used to describe the vibe or aesthetic something gives off.
"Her outfit? It's giving main character."
Personality
A demanding, entitled person, often asking to speak to the manager.
"She went full Karen at the airport gate."
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A loss; something bad.
"Forgot my charger at home — that's an L."
Phrase
Did something so perfectly there's nothing to criticize.
"Her album rollout left no crumbs."
Noun
A distinctive, intentional outfit.
"That suit is a lewk."
Reaction
Exciting, amazing, fun.
"That party last night was lit!"
Reaction
Extremely exciting or fun.
"The concert was lit AF."
Reaction
Thoroughly enjoying or loving something.
"I am LIVING for this new album."
Phrase
Loving something so much it's keeping you alive.
"I'm living for this weather."
Phrase
Something you can't stop thinking about.
"That meme is living rent free in my head."
Action
To focus intensely on a task.
"Phone off, lock in for the exam."
Phrase
Fully focused on a task.
"Locked in on this deadline."
Action
The practice of optimizing your appearance through grooming, fitness, fashion, etc.
"He's been looksmaxxing since January and it's working."
Modifier
Somewhat, kinda, secretly.
"I lowkey want to skip class today."
Modifier
Used to soften (lowkey) or amplify (highkey) the next statement.
"Highkey obsessed with this song."
Personality
Acting like the protagonist of your own story; confident.
"Walking through the city with my headphones in — main character energy."
Noun
The main goal or focus in life right now.
"Getting my degree is the main quest."
Action
To get extremely tilted/mad while gaming (mad + bald).
"He malded after losing four games in a row."
Action
To bring something into reality by intensely focusing on it.
"I'm manifesting that promotion."
Phrase
Respond with the same intensity or vibe.
"He came rude so I matched the energy."
Personality
Someone openly focused on luxury and money.
"She tweeted 'I'm just a material gworl'."
Noun
A mental breakdown (slang abbreviation).
"I had a menty B over my dissertation."
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Mediocre, average, not impressive.
"Honestly, that new movie was mid."
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Average, neither great nor bad.
"Their new menu? Mid-tier."
Feeling
Dominating someone else completely in terms of physical appearance, height, or style. To "mog" someone means you completely outshine them when standing next to them
"I thought my outfit was good, but then Alex walked in and completely mogged me."
Reaction
Relatable; expressing agreement with a feeling.
"Tired on a Monday — big mood."
Noun
Used as the highest compliment for a powerful, iconic woman.
"Beyoncé is mother, period."
Action
Acting iconic; doing the most in the best way.
"She's been mothering this campaign."
Acronym
Not gonna lie — used to introduce an honest opinion.
"NGL, that movie was terrible."
Personality
Someone with no personality or original thoughts — short for Non-Player Character.
"Bro is straight-up NPC behavior at parties."
Phrase
Acting predictably or robotically, like a video game background character.
"Repeating the same opinion forever — NPC energy."
Phrase
No lie; for real, no exaggeration.
"That movie was the best one this year, no cap."
Phrase
Did it perfectly with nothing left to critique.
"Her speech? No crumbs."
Personality
Someone with mainstream, conventional tastes.
"He only listens to top-40 — total normie."
Noun
Original; someone authentic or longtime.
"She's been a fan since 2010 — true OG."
Acronym
One Of My Followers — vague reference to someone online.
"OOMF posted the cutest sunset."
Acronym
Outfit Of The Day.
"Posting my OOTD on Instagram."
Modifier
I swear; for real (oath of truth).
"On God, I didn't take your fries."
Feeling
Frustrated to the point of poor decisions, from poker/gaming.
"Lost three matches on tilt."
Reaction
Unexpectedly wild, inappropriate, or hilarious.
"That joke was out of pocket."
Acronym
Point of view — frames a relatable scenario in a video or post.
"POV: it's Monday and you forgot your charger."
Noun
When the perspective in a story or post flips suddenly.
"POV shift halfway through the video — wild."
Phrase
Used at the end of a statement for emphasis; end of discussion.
"She's the best singer alive, periodt."
Personality
Someone who seeks validation by putting others down or acting 'not like the rest'.
"She's such a pick-me at work meetings."
Noun
Someone who can hook you up with goods or info.
"She's my plug for vintage tees."
Noun
An affectionate term for a partner, friend, or pet.
"My pookie texted me good morning."
Action
To go off; do something impressively or angrily.
"She popped off in that Twitter thread."
Feeling
Upset, bothered, mad.
"Why are you so pressed about this?"
Action
Show up to a location or event.
"Pull up to my place around 8."
Reaction
Tacky or trashy.
"That outfit is kinda ratchet."
Action
On social media, getting more replies than likes — a sign people disagree.
"His tweet got ratioed in minutes."
Action
To call out someone harshly and accurately.
"She read him for filth."
Noun
A trustworthy, loyal friend.
"She came through with the loan — real one."
Noun
Screenshots or proof of something said or done.
"Pull up the receipts before accusing me."
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Charisma; the ability to charm or attract someone (usually romantically).
"He pulled her with that unmatched rizz."
Action
To mock someone, usually playfully.
"His friends roasted him for the haircut."
Reaction
Used to emphasize agreement with a previous statement.
"Pizza is the superior food — said."
Feeling
Upset, bitter, annoyed.
"Don't be salty just because you lost."
Phrase
To get the money or opportunity.
"Submit the proposal and secure the bag."
Action
To be quietly furious; often paired with 'cope'.
"Cope, seethe, mald."
Reaction
Something so funny it's making you lose it.
"This meme is sending me into orbit."
Phrase
Sarcastic version of 'thoughts and prayers'.
"Sending thoughts, no donations."
Action
Putting out an excellent look or vibe.
"She's serving in that dress."
Reaction
An exclamation of admiration or disbelief.
"Sheesh, look at that car!"
Feeling
Shocked, stunned, surprised.
"I'm shook by that plot twist."
Noun
A judgmental glance.
"She gave me side eye when I said pineapple pizza."
Noun
A small unexpected adventure on the way to a main goal.
"Grocery run turned into a 3-hour side quest."
Personality
A lone-wolf male archetype; an introverted alpha. Often used ironically.
"Eating lunch alone in the parking lot — peak sigma."
Personality
Someone who shows excessive attention or affection to someone they like.
"He's totally simping for her."
Reaction
Originally from the Skibidi Toilet meme; used as a nonsense intensifier or to mean cool/bad depending on context.
"That fit is so skibidi."
Reaction
Used to describe something excellent, usually music or food.
"This new album absolutely slaps."
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To do something exceptionally well; look amazing.
"You slayed that outfit today."
Phrase
Extra emphatic version of slay.
"She slayed the house down boots in that performance."
Action
Past tense of sleep on — to have ignored someone's quality.
"We really slept on this artist."
Phrase
Underrated; not given enough recognition.
"This artist is so slept on."
Phrase
To send a direct message to someone with romantic intent.
"He slid into her DMs after liking her old posts."
Action
To hook up with someone (often as in 'smash or pass').
"Smash or pass? Definitely pass."
Modifier
Cute small (deliberate misspelling).
"Look at this smol kitten."
Noun
An attractive person.
"Damn, your new coworker is a snack."
Reaction
Attractive enough to be called a snack.
"Their new bassist is snack-tier."
Reaction
Looking really good; on point.
"Her edges are snatched today."
Personality
Someone who informs on others.
"Don't be a snitch about my snacks."
Noun
A gentler, healing phase in your life.
"She's in her soft era after the breakup."
Action
Hinting at a new relationship without showing the partner's face.
"Two hands, no face — classic soft launch."
Phrase
Share the gossip.
"Sit down and spill the tea about last night."
Action
Past tense of spilling tea — gave the gossip.
"She spilled everything in the bathroom."
Noun
Your tight-knit group of friends.
"Squad's pulling up to the beach."
Action
An extremely devoted fan; to be a big fan of.
"I stan that artist so hard."
Reaction
Suspicious, sketchy.
"He's been acting kinda sus lately."
Reaction
Suspicious in a cute or silly way.
"That smile is sussy."
Acronym
To be honest.
"TBH I forgot you texted."
Acronym
That Feeling When — sets up a relatable moment.
"TFW your code finally compiles."
Acronym
Too Long Didn't Read — summarizes long content.
"TLDR he ghosted her."
Phrase
Accept a loss gracefully.
"I gotta take the L on this one."
Noun
Gossip, juicy information.
"Spill the tea — what happened?"
Phrase
Time to share gossip.
"Sit down, it's tea time."
Feeling
A sudden feeling of disgust toward a romantic interest over a small turn-off.
"He chewed with his mouth open and I got the ick."
Feeling
Desperate for attention, often romantic.
"Three story posts in an hour? Thirsty."
Action
Getting into a physical fight (often hyperbolic).
"I'll throw hands over the last slice."
Action
Subtly insulting or disrespecting someone.
"She was throwing major shade in that interview."
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Telling someone to go outside / disconnect from internet drama.
"Bro you've been arguing online for 3 hours, go touch grass."
Action
Acting weird, irrationally or overreacting.
"You're tweaking if you think that's a good idea."
Modifier
Adds a vibe descriptor to something.
"Cozy rainy afternoon type beat."
Phrase
Did exactly what was needed, perfectly.
"Her Halloween costume understood the assignment."
Reaction
Wildly chaotic or unfiltered, often as a compliment.
"Her stand-up set was unhinged in the best way."
Reaction
Acceptable, legit, makes sense.
"Skipping the gym for tacos? Valid."
Feeling
The general feeling, mood or energy of a person or place.
"This coffee shop has such a chill vibe."
Phrase
Assessing someone's mood or energy.
"Random vibe check — how's everyone feeling?"
Personality
Someone who ruins the mood.
"Bringing up taxes at a wedding — vibe killer."
Noun
A cultural mood change — the vibes are different now.
"Once oat milk arrived, total vibe shift."
Noun
A phase of unapologetic self-prioritizing.
"Saying no to everything — villain era unlocked."
Reaction
A win; something good.
"Free pizza at the office? Huge W."
Reaction
Reaction to dramatic or shocking news.
"Whew chile, the audacity."
Reaction
Pure, heartwarming, comforting.
"Their friendship is so wholesome."
Noun
Someone you'd consider marrying; serious girlfriend material.
"She cooks AND watches football — wifey for sure."
Reaction
Used when something is so amazing it metaphorically blows your wig off.
"Her vocal range? Wig."
Action
Talking excessively, often pointlessly.
"Stop yapping and pass the chips."
Phrase
Enthusiastic praise.
"Yas queen, that bag is everything."
Reaction
An emphatic yes, often dragged out.
"Yass queen, slay."
Action
To throw something with force; an exclamation of excitement.
"She yeeted her phone across the couch."
Noun
An attractive, stylish older man — a fashionable upgrade from 'daddy'.
"Pedro Pascal is everyone's zaddy right now."
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