GEN Z

GEN Z

If you are GEN Z, talk like a GEN Z

Millennial

Sometimes referred to as the Gen Y generation, people born between 1980 and 1994 are usually considered a Millennial. They range from 26 to 40 years old and events that have impacted this generation vary from The Great Recession to the explosion of the internet and social media, and the launch of streaming services such as Netflix.

Gen Z

Gen Z (or Generation Z) include people born between 1995 and 2015 so they are currently 5 to 25 years old. These people have grown up with mobile devices and shaping events include smartphones, social media, and the introduction of new community sharing platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok.

Basic

This describes someone or something that is unoriginal and follows trends closely. It is usually used negatively.

They were all wearing the same top. They are so basic!

Extra

Describes someone or something that is over-dramatic or excessive.

He was being really extra and refused to accept her apology.

Fire!

Describes something that is very good.

Her new song is fire!

FOMO

Short for fear of missing out. This describes the feeling you get when you feel other people might be having a good time without you.

Even though he was tired, his FOMO got the best of him, so he went to the party anyway.

Glow-up

Describes an upgrade or transformation in terms of appearance.

She has really had a glow-up since I last saw her.

Goals

Describes something or someone that someone aspires to in life.

Her hair was absolute goals!

Lit

Describes something that is amazing or exciting.

That concert was absolutely lit!

Fleek

Describes something that is perfect.

Her eyebrows were on fleek.

Throwing shade

To insult or judge someone discreetly or indiscreetly.

She was really throwing shade at Chloe last night.

Salty

Describes someone who is jealous, upset, or irritated – usually with something small or inconvenient.

She was very salty because he didn’t acknowledge her.

Ship

To support an existing or potential relationship.

Rosie and Oliver are great together. I definitely ship them!

Slide into their DMs

To send an (often flirtatious) direct message over social media.

He’s been liking my pictures but I’m not sure whether to slide into his DMs.

Spill the tea

To gossip or to spread gossip. Tea is sometimes used on its own to refer to gossip.

Lucy, you have to spill the tea on what happened between Sara and Ana!

Snack

Describes an attractive person.

Chris is a total snack!

Vibe

Describes a good feeling or connection. It is often used as both a noun and a verb.

Jasmine and Esra are such a vibe!

Multiple Choice

Her hair was absolute ...!

(aspiring)

• aims

• goals

• targets

• grown

Multiple Choice

Even though he was tired, his ..... got the best of him, so he went to the party anyway.

• YOLO

• FOMO

Multiple Choice

They were all wearing the same top. They are so .....!

• extra

• basic

Multiple Choice

He’s been liking my pictures but I’m not sure whether to slide into his .....s.

• MD

• PM

• DM

Multiple Choice

Jasmine and Esra are such a .....! (have a good connection)

• wibe

• vine

• vibe

Multiple Choice

He was being really ..... (over-dramatic) and refused to accept her apology.

• extreme

• super

• extra

Source

https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2020/11/16/speak-generation-z/

Fleek

Describes something that is perfect.

Her eyebrows were on fleek.