Hey fam! Strap in, bc we’re about to go over some Internet slang terms that, ngl, are pretty fire.
Okay, sorry. You can stop cringing now, I’m done.
If you were struggling through that last bit to know the above Gen Z Conversation terms on internet,
Then, you are not alone. As, there are countless Internet slang terms floating daily on social media which, if you’re above 25 and away from Social Media communication through slangs, then you must read below article. As, hear we are giving below 40 of the most unique and popularly used Internet slang terms.
Those 40 terms are just the tip of the iceberg. The reality is, there are countless Internet phrases out there, but still, these 40 terms are a good start.
So, if you’re desperate for help understanding “the youth of Gen Z,” then keep reading and learn below popular terms.
Most popular 20 Internet acronyms:
There are many online slangs that form of acronyms. These acronyms usually represent normal words and phrases, but they still are the hardest one to understand. To boost your slang knowledge, following are 20 most common Internet acronyms out there!
- BC
Meaning: because
Example: “I’m gonna stay home today bc I’m not feeling great.”
- BRB
Meaning: be right back
Example: “Brb, gonna go grab a snack.”
- BTW
Meaning: by the way
Example: “Oh, btw, are we hanging out on Saturday?”
- DM
Meaning: direct message (can be a noun or a verb)
Examples: “I heard she slid into his DMs.”
“Don’t post it on social media, just DM me about it.”
- FYI
Meaning: for your information
Example: “FYI, my car’s in the shop this week, so I can’t give you a ride.”
- GTG (or G2G)
Meaning: got to go
Example: “Gtg, I’ll talk to you later.”
- IMO (or IMHO)
Meaning: in my opinion (or “in my honest opinion” for IMHO)
Examples: “IMO, yellow just isn’t an appealing color.”
“Pippin was the real hero of The Lord of the Rings, IMHO.”
- IRL
Meaning: in real life
Example: “We’ve played a lot of games together online, but we’ve never met IRL.”
- IYKYK
Meaning: if you know, you know (referring to experiences or jokes only shared by certain people)
Example: “Getting checked out of school early is the best feeling as a kid. #iykyk”
- LMK
Meaning: let me know
Example: “No rush, just lmk whenever you make a decision.”
- NBD
Meaning: no big deal
Example: “Do you want me to do that for you instead?” “Nah, it’s NBD.”
- NGL
Meaning: not gonna lie
Example: “NGL, I didn’t really enjoy that book.”
- NSFW
Meaning: not safe for work (commonly indicating something inappropriate or graphic)
Example: “It’s a funny video, but it’s a little NSFW, so don’t watch it with your kids.”
- OfC
Meaning: of course
Example: “I’ve heard the party wasn’t very fun, but ofc I don’t know since I wasn’t there.”
- OG
Meaning: original (can be a noun or an adjective)
Examples: “Most of the OG White House was burned down by the British.”
“I do like Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, but Tobey Maguire will always be the OG.”
- OP
Meaning: original poster (referring to the person who begins a social media/forum thread)
Example: “OP, what did you mean by that last sentence in your post?”
- TBH
Meaning: to be honest
Example: “I’m not really much of a cat person, TBH.”
- TFW
Meaning: that feeling when (often used alongside images)
Example: “TFW you’re trying to dry off dishes with a towel that’s already wet…”
- TL;DR
Meaning: too long; didn’t read (used to offer a short summary at the end of a long piece of text)
Example: “… and then I finally got home. TL;DR I missed three different flights on my way back from LA.”
- WDYM
Meaning: what do you mean
Example: “WDYM you thought I had the kids???”
20 Most popular social media phrases
Not all of the online slang are acronyms. So, we are providing below further 20 non-acronym phrases are popular in GEN Z youth for the social media and general communication
- Cap (or no cap)
Meaning: a lie (or “no lie,” for no cap)
Examples: “He said that? Nah, man, that’s cap, I don’t know what he’s talking about.”
“It’s literally the best song I’ve ever heard, no cap.”
- Caught in 4K
Meaning: caught red-handed (often in reference to a photo or video)
Example: “He said he was home sick, but then we ran into him at the store. Bro got caught in 4K.”
- Cringey (or cringe)
Meaning: cringeworthy, embarrassing
Examples: “Thinking back on my high school self is so cringey.”
“Watching Matthew try to define all of these slang terms is super cringe.”
- Dead
Meaning: overwhelmed with laughter (used in response to something extremely funny)
Example: “Dude, I’m dead. That’s so funny.”
- Fam
Meaning: family (used to refer to literal family members, but also to friends)
Examples: “I can’t go next week, I’ll be on vacation with the fam.”
[to friends] “Hey fam, what’s up?”
- Fire
Meaning: extremely good (often in reference to something like music or food)
Example: “Dude, the latest Paramore single is straight fire.”
- Flex
Meaning: brag (often by showing off; can be a noun or a verb)
Examples: “He tried to show you his shoe collection? That’s a weird flex, but okay.”
“She’s really flexing on them with her history knowledge right now.”
- Ghost
Meaning: deliberately ignore, refuse to respond (usually through texts or social media)
Example: “I tried to text her, but she just ghosted me, so I gave up.”
- GOAT
Meaning: greatest of all time (technically an acronym, but spoken and written like the regular word)
Example: “You bought us all donuts??? Bro, you’re the goat.”
- Gucci
Meaning: good (usually in reference to how someone is doing)
Example: “Hey man, how’s it going?” “It’s all Gucci, how about you?”
- Highkey
Meaning: extremely, definitely (typically used to express strong feelings)
Example: “I highkey want to visit Europe when I can actually afford it.”
- Lowkey
Meaning: kinda (or to indicate that something should be kept discreet)
Examples: “Pasta is lowkey the best kind of food.”
“Lowkey, I kinda wish Kelcey hadn’t come to this party.”
- L and W
Meaning: loss (L) and win (W)
Examples: “Sorry, Caleb, but Sarah won that game. Just take the L.”
“I’m confident that Auburn will stomp Georgia this season and bring home another W.”
- Mid
Meaning: mediocre (typically used in a derogatory sense)
Example: “Honestly, the last few Marvel movies have been kinda mid.”
- Mood
Meaning: relatable person or attitude (sometimes used in a sentence, but sometimes stands alone)
Examples: “Shaggy always wanting something to eat is such a mood.”
“I really hate working in customer service.” “Mood.”
- Shook
Meaning: shaken, shocked
Example: “Wait, Isaac is in high school already?? There’s no way. I am SHOOK.”
- Stan
Meaning: fierce supporter, huge fan (usually applies to celebrities; can be a noun or a verb)
Examples: “I’m a Shania Twain stan.”
“We stan actors who support their costars.”
- Tea
Meaning: gossip
Example: “Wait, you saw the whole thing? What happened? Spill the tea!”
- Throw shade
Meaning: deliver subtle or passive-aggressive criticism
Example: “When he kept emphasizing personal hygiene, he was obviously throwing shade at Dave.”
- Troll
Meaning: someone who purposely provokes anger online (can be a noun or a verb)
We hope now you are aware about the 40 most popular internet slang and phrases used on social media and in routine commutation by Gen Z youth for your further understanding and making your language align with today’s youth.
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