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Ever feel yourself becoming increasingly baffled by the endless Gen Z slang and jargon that spring up out of seemingly nowhere but are soon found everywhere? What are “beige flags,” who are the “opps,” and why is everyone “crashing out?” With our Gen Z Translator, type in an intended phrase and we’ll Gen-Z-ify it for you! Lock in and master the lingo of today’s youth.
👑 Gen Z Translation: "That's actually bussin' and it totally slaps, low-key shook."
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Some Common Gen Z Slang and Their Meanings
Here are some common Gen Z slang and their meanings. Keep in mind that even though formal definitions for slang can offer a better understanding of their usage, often the jargon is also paired with hyperbole, context, or a specific attitude.
- Crash out : To crash out is to have a fit as a result of being very upset.
- Situationship : A situationship is an ambiguous and undefined relationship that is romantic in nature, though with no official titles. Many people consider being in a situationship to be a negative thing due to its unclear boundaries and potential indication for a lack of commitment.
- Beige flag : Derivative of “green flag” and “red flag,” which are a positive trait in a person or a negative trait in a person respectively, a beige flag is simply a trait embodied by a person and is neither positive nor negative.
- Opp : “Opp” is short for “opposition” or “opponents.” An opp is an enemy.
- Lock in
: To lock in is to be focused and concentrated on something. To be “locked in” is to be in a state of high motivation and/or high productivity.
The more you use Gen Z lingo the better you'll come to understand the terms. Try our Gen Z Translator for a head start on mastering Gen Z slang!
