50 Gen Alpha Slang Words You Need to Know

Move over, Millennials and Gen Z—Gen Alpha is here, and they’ve got a whole new language! Born between 2010 and 2025, these digital natives are shaping the future of slang, blending pop culture, internet trends, and gaming lingo into their everyday conversations. If you want to keep up with the next generation (or just understand what they’re saying), here are 50+ Gen Alpha slang words you need to know.

Popular Gen Alpha Slang Words and Their Meanings

1-10: The Basics

GOAT – Greatest of all time (Yes, this one stuck around!)

Sus – Suspicious or shady (thanks to Among Us)

Cap – A lie or something fake (“No cap” means it’s true)

Bussin’ – Really good, especially for food (“This pizza is bussin’!”)

Bet – Short for “okay” or “you got it” (“Wanna play Fortnite?” “Bet.”)

Drip – Stylish or cool clothing (“That fit is pure drip.”)

Slaps – Something that’s really good (“That song slaps!”)

W or L – Win or loss (“That was a W movie!”)

Rizz – Short for charisma, means having game or being smooth

Yeet – To throw something with force or excitement

11-20: Gaming & Internet Terms

Cracked – Insanely good at something, especially in gaming (“He’s cracked at Fortnite!”)

NPC – Someone who acts robotic or unoriginal (“Dude’s such an NPC.”)

AFK – Away from keyboard (Even in real life, kids say this!)

Lag – A delay or slow response time (“My Wi-Fi is lagging so bad.”)

1v1 – A challenge to go one-on-one, usually in a game (“1v1 me, bro!”)

Grind – Working hard towards something (“Gotta grind to level up.”)

Tryhard – Someone who takes a game way too seriously

GG – Good game (Still a go-to for gamers!)

OP – Overpowered, meaning something is too strong

Clutch – Pulling off an impressive last-minute move

21-30: Social Media & Meme Culture

Ratio – When a reply gets more likes than the original post (“L take, ratio.”)

Mid – Something that’s average or overrated (“That movie was mid.”)

Gyatt – Exaggerated excitement for something (Popular in TikTok slang)

Skibidi – A random funny phrase inspired by the viral “Skibidi Toilet” trend

BFFR – “Be for real,” used to call someone out (“BFFR, that’s not even funny.”)

No shot – No way that’s happening (“No shot you just did that!”)

Delulu – Short for delusional (“You think he likes you? That’s delulu.”)

On god – “I swear” or “I promise”

Real – Used to show agreement or truth (“That’s so real.”)

Slay – Doing something exceptionally well (“You slayed that outfit!”)

31-40: Expressing Emotions & Reactions

Loud – Something that’s really obvious or stands out (“That haircut is loud.”)

Shush – Used as a joke when someone says something dumb (“Bro, shush.”)

Corny – Something outdated or embarrassing (“That joke was corny.”)

Fumbled – Messing up an opportunity (“He fumbled the bag.”)

Cooked – Really messed up (“That test had me cooked.”)

Snapped – Did something impressively well (“She snapped on that dance.”)

Eepy – A cute way to say sleepy (“I’m so eepy.”)

Zesty – Acting a little extra or dramatic

Pushing P – Staying positive and keeping it real

Moots – Mutual followers on social media

41-50: Trendy & Random Sayings

Core memory – A moment so meaningful it sticks forever

It’s giving… – Used to describe a vibe (“It’s giving vintage.”)

Hundo P – 100%, absolutely (“Hundo P that was awesome.”)

Vibe check – Testing if something or someone has good energy

Goblin mode – Acting lazy or chaotic (“I went full goblin mode.”)

Touch grass – Telling someone to get offline and go outside

Slime – A close friend (“That’s my slime!”)

Glaze – Overhyping someone too much (“Bro, stop glazing him.”)

Dubs only – Only winning, never losing

Side eye – Disapproval or suspicion

Staying Ahead of the Slang Game

Gen Alpha’s slang is constantly evolving, shaped by social media, gaming, and meme culture. Whether you’re a parent trying to decode your kid’s lingo, a teacher navigating the classroom, or just someone who wants to stay relevant, keeping up with these phrases can help you understand (and maybe even impress) the younger generation.

So next time you hear a kid say, “That’s a W, no cap!”—you’ll know exactly what they mean. And if you don’t? Well… time to touch grass!