Gen Zers, the next generation to watch are so different from other generations that they speak some divergent sh*t. These are twenty popping words only Gen Zers can understand.

1.

Adulting-

Short for “adult,” meaning maturing or growning-up.

2.

Tea-

another word for gossip.

3.

Woke–

To be aware of pop culture or social issues

4.

Shade-

When criticising a person

5.

Dead–

That reaction after a bad “shade”.

6.

Fam–

From “family”, used to describe someone you’re close to and can trust, sometimes used ironically.

7.

Firing Shots-

When someone says something to another person to attack a person. Mostly cynical conversations.

8.

Shaking tables-

Talking about a social issue that may cause societal conflict.

9.

Bet–

Similar to “word” meaning ” Alright” or “in affirmative”

10.

Draking-

Usually used when describing emotions or feeling emotional.

11.

Thirsty-

When someone looks desperate for attention.

12.

Extra-

Being over the top

13.

Finesse-

Noun- The new “on fleek”—when something is very good or cool.

Adjective- Showing some skills at something or being impressive.

14.

Glow up-

This means when you “can’t be stressed” or you’ve been transformed to a “new level”.

15.

Yaaasssssss-

Meaning “Yes” in an extremely exaggerated way

16.

DMs-

Named after “direct messages” a section on most social media platforms

17.

GOAT-

Short for “Greatest of all time”.

18.

BAE-

Significant other, closest friend or lover

19.

Bruh-

A male friend or what you call a regular friend either male or female

20.

Gucci-

Means “good”.

Meanwhile, did you know that Facebook is currently loosing Gen Zers to other social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Read more about it here.

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