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  • Sigma.

  • In Gen Alpha slang, Sigma means someone who shows dominance and leadership in a group or social setting.

  • They make it known by saying, I want to be your Sigma, which means they want to take on a dominant role within the group.

  • Cap.

  • Gen Z commonly uses the term cap as slang for a lie or something that is false.

  • For instance, they might say, bro, you're capping so hard if they believe someone is lying.

  • On the other hand, when they say no cap, they are expressing honesty and truthfulness.

  • This phrase is frequently used in conversations or on social media to reassure others that they are being truthful.

  • Ohio.

  • The term Ohio originated from a series of memes that have spiraled out of control.

  • It has become a general term representing anywhere or anything.

  • Phrases like only in Ohio or baked Ohio are now common.

  • Over time, it transformed into a symbol for a place where strange and unsettling events occur.

  • Mirroring the chaos and conflicts present in today's world, such as gun violence and war.

  • Despite its outward appearance of normalcy, it conveys a sense of dystopia.

  • In slang language, Jiat is another term for the butt.

  • People may refer to different levels of the anus, like a level one Jiat, signifying a flat butt, or a level 10 Jiat, indicating a larger or booty-licious butt size preferred by someone.

  • LMAO.

  • LMAO is an acronym for laughing my ass off.

  • It is commonly used in written conversations to show that something is funny and is a more emphatic way of expressing amusement compared to LOL, which means laughing out loud.

  • Riz.

  • When someone is described as having Riz, it means they are good at flirting and charming others, especially through their verbal communication when pursuing a romantic interest.

  • For instance, Marco attempted to Riz Lina with his flirting skills, but it didn't go well.

  • Noob.

  • A noob is commonly used to refer to a newbie, someone who is new to an online community and may exhibit a lack of knowledge or skill in their interactions.

  • For instance, some games and gaming forums are filled with irritating noobs.

  • Let him cook.

  • When someone says let him cook, they are essentially encouraging others to give that person space to do their own thing.

  • This phrase is used to convey support for someone's actions or words, even if they may initially seem unimpressive or unproductive.

  • For example, saying, just let him cook, he'll figure things out eventually.

  • In informal slang, bet can mean yes, okay, it's on, or absolutely.

  • It is typically used as an affirmative response when you agree with something or to good news.

  • For instance, if a friend asks if you're still interested in meeting up on Saturday, replying with a simple bet signifies your agreement.

  • Bruh is often used informally to address someone or express disbelief, surprise, or disappointment.

  • It's similar to terms like bro or dude and is commonly used among friends in casual settings with varying meanings depending on the context.

  • For example, hey bruh, can you pass me the remote?

  • Phantom tax.

  • Phantom tax is a humorous concept involving phantom playfully taxing fellow AMP members by taking portions of their food in 2022.

  • This phenomenon is documented on the digital culture platform Know Your Meme.

  • Skibidi.

  • Skibidi is used to be popular but is now used ironically by him and his friends.

  • Skibidi toilet videos are a series of odd and slightly creepy YouTube videos showing a head popping out of a toilet which gained popularity online.

  • Ghosted.

  • Ghosted is used when someone ignores your messages without giving any explanation or response.

  • This often happens in dating situations.

  • For example, after texting for a while, he suddenly ghosted me.

  • Clapback.

  • A clapback is a sharp, quick response to criticism or negative comments.

  • It's usually a witty, clever, or strong comeback.

  • For instance, he clapped back to the online haters and shut them down.

  • Dank.

  • Dank is a term used to describe something of high quality or excellence.

  • Originally tied to discussing high quality weed, it's also used for referring to good memes online.

  • For example, the food was dank except for the overcooked fish.

  • Delulu.

  • The term delulu is a cute way of referring to someone as delusional, often used in relationships when someone in love acts irrationally.

  • Example, I must be delulu but I feel like he was giving me signs.

  • He made eye contact with me today in class.

  • Cold.

  • When something is really cool and impressive, we use the term cold.

  • In texting, we convey this by using the freezing emoji.

  • Goat.

  • Goat stands for the greatest of all time and is used to praise individuals who excel in their field or industry, such as athletes, musicians, or actors.

  • It acknowledges someone's exceptional talents or achievements.

  • Here are some examples of using goat in conversation.

  • Michael Jordan is the goat.

  • Who do you think is the goat in soccer?

  • Pizza rolls are goated.

  • Bussin.

  • The term bussin originated in African American Vernacular English, AVE, and has become popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

  • It is used to describe something, typically food, that is exceptionally delicious or flavorful.

  • When someone refers to food as bussin, they mean it tastes really good and is satisfying to the palate.

  • It can also be used more broadly to describe something as excellent, enjoyable, or exciting.

  • For example, one might exclaim, yo that's bussin, if they find something really cool.

  • Lore.

  • Lore refers to the background information and historical context surrounding something or This term has a specific meaning different from its generic use.

  • Among Gen Alpha, the term lore is often used to describe any kind of knowledge.

  • For instance, one could say, my favorite PewDiePie lore is that he published a book.

  • Has anyone read it?

  • Susus is short for suspicious and is often used in the game Among Us.

  • This slang term is used to call out questionable or dishonest behavior.

  • For example, you might say, she's acting really sus right now.

  • I don't trust her.

  • Drip is slang for someone who has a cool and trendy style.

  • This term is typically used to compliment someone's outfit or specific components of their outfit, like their coat, hat, pants, or dress.

  • For instance, you could say, your shoes are dripping.

  • TBH.

  • TBH is an acronym that stands for to be honest.

  • It is used to express one's real or honest feelings about something.

  • For example, you could say, TBH, I prefer the other one.

  • Dupe refers to a more affordable version of a premium or expensive product.

  • This term is commonly used in the beauty and fashion industries by influencers.

  • For instance, you might say, these Amazon earrings are a great dupe for the designer earrings that are popular right now, priced at only $20.

  • I can't even tell the difference.

  • Simp is used to describe someone who does way too much for the person they are interested in.

  • It has negative connotations.

  • Example, look at him, following her like a puppy.

  • He's such a simp.

  • IYK, abbreviation for if you know, you know.

  • Commonly used when there is an insider joke or group of people who know what you're referring to.

  • Example, invited my parents over to look after the baby and was so excited to get a chance to take a shower.

  • IYK.

  • Lyle, something lit is fun, cool, often used to describe an experience.

  • It can also be used to describe someone as being drunk.

  • Example, this party is getting lit.

  • Low key and high key.

  • To be low key means to keep a low profile or stay discreet.

  • It's used when you don't want to appear too eager or enthusiastic about something, even if you're actually excited.

  • The opposite of being low key is being high key.

  • For example, you might say, I'm low key excited for the concert on Saturday.

  • Slay.

  • The term slay is used as a verb to describe someone who has performed exceedingly well.

  • It is often used similarly to the slang phrase killed it, particularly in fashion or performance settings.

  • You can also use slay as a response to anything that is deemed cool or awesome.

  • For instance, you could say, she completely slayed that song.

  • Her vocals were fantastic.

  • Salty.

  • Salty doesn't refer to taste, but rather to feeling angry, upset, bitter, irritated, or annoyed.

  • It typically has negative associations.

  • Example, they're just salty because they're jealous.

  • Stan.

  • A stan is a superfan or enthusiast, often overly dedicated or obsessed with a celebrity.

  • The term combines stalker and fan, but is used in a positive light.

  • It can also be used as a verb to describe being a fanboy or fangirl.

  • Example, she's a huge stan of Taylor Swift.

  • Take a seat.

  • When someone is asked to take a seat, it typically means to relax or quiet down in a somewhat dismissive manner.

  • Example, you're not making much sense.

  • Please have a seat.

  • Wig.

  • The term wig is used to convey extreme excitement about something as if the news caused one's imaginary wig to be blown off.

  • Example, I can't believe Justin Bieber is coming to Sydney on tour.

  • That's wig.

  • IRL.

  • This acronym stands for in real life, which means interactions and experiences that occur in the physical world as opposed to the virtual or online world.

  • Example, honestly, the couch looks better IRL than on the website.

  • I'm surprised.

  • It's sending me.

  • This phrase is used to express when something is amusing, whether it's a text, meme, video, or situation.

  • Example, this video of the cat, it's sending me.

  • Green flag and red flag.

  • Green flag is a positive sign, whereas a red flag is a negative sign.

  • It is often used in the dating scene to describe whether a potential partner is showing promise or not.

  • Example, he is all green a keeper.

  • Fire.

  • Fire is used to describe something that is trendy, hot, or great.

  • For instance, you might say, wow, that outfit is fire.

  • Femme fam is short for family and is used to refer to friends, colleagues, or anyone you feel close to, like family.

  • For example, you might say, don't worry fam, we'll get through this together.

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