Gen Z Slang: An Updated Guide for 2024

August 30, 2024

Sometime ago, we posted on our blog a guide to Gen Z slang terms, and how to go about understanding what the heck they were talking about?

But like seasons, the dialect changes often.

I'm not sure any of the words we highlighted in that post are still in circulation. So here's an update. I don't know about you, but to read the definitions makes sense, however hearing them used in a conversation seems like you're listening to a different language return

So if you're confused, maybe this list of Gen Z slang will help. A word of caution, though before we get to the list:

There was a time and an age where your kids thought it was cool to hear you use these words. That time has passed.

This list is only for your information. So go put on your "I Used to Be Cool" shirt and settle in.

Very Demure: This is when someone or something is just right—not too loud, flashy, or over the top. Think of it as being gentle, sweet, and considerate.
Slay: This is the new way of saying "great job!" When someone really nails something, they’ve "slayed" it.
Cap: This is what kids say when they think someone’s lying.
No Cap: If they say "no cap," it means they’re telling the truth, no doubt about it.
Brat: Surprisingly, this one’s a good thing! It’s like calling someone confidently rebellious, playfully defiant, or just boldly being themselves in a way that makes you smile.
Rizz: Short for charisma. It’s what someone has when they can charm the socks off anyone and are smooth in their interactions.
Aura Points: It’s like a coolness meter. Every little thing someone does can either boost or drop their "cool" level, depending on how their friends see it.
Ate/Eats: Another compliment, but this one’s for when someone really knocks it out of the park with what they did.
Bet: It’s like saying, "Got it," or "I’m in." It’s their way of confirming something or agreeing to a plan.
Yap: This is what happens when someone just won’t stop talking—whether it’s making sense or not. You might call them a "yapper."
Delulu: slang for delusional.
Ick: This one’s a bit harsh. It’s when someone has a trait or does something that instantly makes you lose interest or feel turned off.