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17 slang words teens and Gen Z-ers are using in 2019, and what they mean

Aug 16, 2019, 18:42 IST

"Chill" can be an adjective to describe someone who's cool to spend time with or something that's fun to do. It can also mean to hang out, or be used as a directive to calm down

To be "extra" is to be unnecessarily dramatic and over the top

Unlike the British version of the term "fit," which means attractive, in the United States "fit" is just the shortened version of outfit

To "flex" is to knowingly flaunt and show off. As a noun, a flex is the thing being shown off

GOAT is an acronym that stands for the "greatest of all time," with strong roots in American hip-hop

"Go off" can be used to encourage a choice, or to support a rant or ridiculous behavior that's already occurred, usually meant humorously

"Lewk" is a variation of "look," a signature physical trait, or a specially and carefully constructed outfit or appearance

"Lit" is an adjective to describe when something's amazing, exciting, high-energy, or otherwise great. It can also mean intoxicated or drunk

"Lowkey" is slightly, secretly, modestly, or discretely. It's the opposite of "highkey," for when you're sincerely or assertively into something

To be "salty" is to be annoyed, upset, or bitter, usually about something minor

To "slay" is to do really well or succeed at something. The term first emerged during the 1970s and 80s in the midst of black drag and ballroom culture.

If someone's "shook," they're affected by something, usually negatively and emotionally. It can also mean shocked, surprised, or scared

"Stan" can be a noun for an overzealous and obsessive fan, or a verb meaning to be that kind of fan. It originated from an Eminem song of the same name. Someone can be a "stan" of a celebrity, or used as a verb, they can "stan" them

"Szn" is a shortened version of the word season, often used to refer to periods of the astrological calendar.

"Tea" is gossip, and "spilling the tea" is the act of gossiping. We can also thank black drag culture for this iconic phrase.

Someone is "thirsty" if they're overly eager and desperate, usually for attention, approval, or compliments

A "whip" is a car. Emerging in the 1990s US hip-hop scene to specifically refer to a Mercedes Benz, the word has since evolved to mean all cars

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