Every generation has its own slang words. The 70s gave us 'groovy' and 'far out'. In the 80s, 'rad' and 'awesome'. 'Peace out' in the 90s. Often, these are terms that end up becoming part of the lexicon and, in some cases, part of our everyday vocabulary.
We can probably all agree that slang becomes a form of in-group identity which is exactly why, as we age, we can feel out of the loop. In particular, Gen Z (that's anyone born between 1997-2012) slang can be mind-boggling due to rapid evolution, internet culture influences, and platform-specific language. These slang words sometimes feel like they make ZERO sense and often carry ironic or layered meanings, making context crucial. Furthermore, older generations (like Boomers or Gen X'ers) may lack exposure to meme-driven communication styles and social media, further widening the gap in understanding.
But which terms are people currently MOST confused by? The team at McLuck.com, an online gaming resource, recently analyzed Google data to find the most searched-for Gen Z slang words and their meaning. See what the research uncovered below!
Personally, I've been over this list numerous times and am still struggling to use 'skibidi' and 'sigma' in a sentence, lol.
