In the never-ending battle between Gen Z and Millennials, the slang barrier will continuously reveal who is “hip” and who isn’t. To fight the accusation that Millennials are getting old, it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest Gen Z slang. With Gen Z playfully poking fun at millennials for being “old” and “outdated,” and millennials retaliating with claims of aging gracefully, it’s clear that both generations have their unique flair.
Gen Z has been shaking things up with their own unique twist on Millennials’ beloved millennial terms. Test your knowledge to see what terms you already knew and which ones you need to learn how to use in a sentence.
Rizz
At one point, “swag” was the ultimate compliment for style and confidence. For Gen Z, the equivalent term is “rizz.” It embodies effortless coolness and an undeniable aura of confidence.
Weird
“Sus” was the go-to word for anything suspicious or sketchy in millennial speak. For Gen Zers, they like to keep it straightforward with “weird.” No need to beat around the bush, just call it as you see it.
Lying
When millennials called out someone for being dishonest, they’d simply say “cap.” However, again, Gen Z has simplified things by returning to the words roots with “lying.” There is no room for misinterpretation.
Bussin’
The “bomb” was the ultimate seal of approval for something fantastic. Gen Z has taken it up a notch with “bussin’,” a term that conveys not only excellence, but also an explosion of flavor or excitement.
Do it for the Plot
Remember the exhilarating cry of “YOLO,” as millennials embraced the concept of living life to the fullest. Well, Gen Z has put their own spin on it with “do it for the plot.” It’s all about making decisions with an eye toward future storytelling potential.
Points Were Made
“Period” was the definitive mic drop moment for millennials, signaling the end of a debate with an indisputable statement. Now, Gen Z uses “points were made,” acknowledging a solid argument or statement.