Definition

People born roughly between 1996 and 2010 who grew up with internet, smartphones, and social media as constants. They're the generation after millennials and before Gen Alpha, defined by digital nativity and meme literacy.

Example Usage

Gen Z communicates almost entirely through memes and inside jokes that confuse anyone over 35.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gen%20z&defid=18260423)

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Maher'd

Getting so monumentally drunk that you literally cannot walk and need to be physically carried to your hotel room like cargo. It's the point where your legs file for unemployment.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
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MHOTY

my hat is off to you

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
Advanced

shamfoza

An exclamation of amazement or appreciation, typically used when witnessing something (or someone) extraordinarily attractive; basically a street version of 'wow' with attitude.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
Intermediate

rockabilly

A fusion of rock and roll with country and blues music that emerged in the 1950s, featuring twangy vocals, energetic instrumentation, slap bass, and wild stage presence; a key precursor to modern rock music.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
Beginner

rofflecopters

rolling on the floor with laughter

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
Advanced

Xiahou Dun

A legendary historical figure known for his absolutely insane commitment to filial piety—he literally ate his own eye after an arrow wound because his mother gave it to him. Peak badass energy from ancient China.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

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