Welcome to the Gen Z era! As Millennials gracefully exit the centre stage, the spotlight now shines brightly on Gen Z, who are living their prime and redefining trends.
For those who may not be familiar, Gen Z refers to individuals born roughly between 1997 and 2012, following Millennials (1981–1996). They’ve brought their own unique twist to culture, communication, and style, leaving other generations curious about how to stay relevant in their fast-paced world.
If you want to bridge the generational gap and keep up with the trends, there’s one place to start: Gen Z lingo.
Adding a few Gen Z slang words to your vocabulary can spice up conversations and help you relate better to the younger crowd.
Here’s a cheat sheet of some Gen Z slang terms you should know:
Fire: Used to describe something amazing, excellent, or out of this world. It could be a playlist, outfit, or party. Example: “This playlist is fire!”
Woke: Describes someone who is socially and politically aware and well-informed. Example: “I admire Kweku; he is so woke!”
Capping: Refers to lying. “No cap” emphasizes truthfulness, while “cap” calls out a lie. Example: “Ama was totally capping during the meeting.”
Sus: Short for “suspicious,” it describes someone or something untrustworthy or questionable.
Delulu: Short for “delusional,” used humorously to describe someone living in an
