From Gen Z’s ‘Slay’ to Gen Alpha’s ‘Skibidi’
If you thought Gen Z slang was the last word in chaotic internet speak, meet Gen Alpha.
Born roughly between 2010 and 2025, they’re the first fully digital-native kids, picking up right where Gen Z ended in the early 2010s.
The name “Generation Alpha” came from social researcher Mark McCrindle, who felt it didn’t make sense to circle back through the alphabet after Gen Z wrapped up.
He suggested starting fresh, which fits a generation that’s never known life without touchscreens or a social feed that never sleeps.
They’ve never known life without an algorithm or a camera roll, and they’ve made ‘Skibidi Toilet’ and ‘Fanum Tax’ mainstream before they even hit their teens.
Gen Z gave us ‘slay’, ‘mood’ and ‘no cap’. Gen Alpha take that and flip it into new inside jokes that feel like a meme within a meme.
Gen Z might remember a time before endless scrolling. Gen Alpha doesn’t. This is a digital-native crew who turn the weirdest phrases into currency.
A lot of older Gen Z and millennials write it off as pure brain rot.
If you’re not sure what that really means, read our take on how brainrot slang took over pop culture.
In reality, these kids are proof that memes shape how we talk about the world now.
Their slang is chaotic, sharp and more layered than it looks.
Why Learn Gen Alpha Slang Now
It’s easy to roll your eyes at a new batch of slang until you remember what using an outdated word feels like.
Learning the latest terms is more than keeping up appearances. It’s about understanding how Gen Alpha flips trends and how they remix phrases Gen Z once claimed as their own.
This guide is your shortcut for the words you’ll see on TikTok, hear in game lobbies and probably get thrown into your group chat just to confuse you.
You’ll notice some overlap with older Gen Z slang, but plenty of these terms show how quickly the internet’s meme culture keeps mutating.
And if you’re really trying to boost your street cred with the youth, knowing this lingo might just earn you a few Aura Points too.
Top 10 Must-Know Gen Alpha Slang Terms (For Skimmers)
If you just want the quick hits, here are 10 Gen Alpha words you’ll see everywhere:
- Skibidi — Chaotic absurdity (from Skibidi Toilet)
- Rizz — Charisma (with variations: Rizzler, Rizz God, W/L Rizz)
- Gyat — Exclamation for someone’s curves (“GYAT! Did you see them?”)
- Fanum Tax — Stealing food (named after streamer Fanum)
- Ohio — Bizarre (from memes mocking the state)
- Glaze — Over-the-top praise (“Stop glazing him”)
- Sigma — Lone-wolf coolness (“He’s on his sigma grind”)
- Ate — Nailed it (“She ate that performance”)
- Delulu — Playfully delusional (“I’m delulu for thinking he’ll text back”)
- Brain Rot — Internet-induced nonsense obsession
Deep Dives: Key Terms & Nuances
1. Skibidi
Origin: From the surreal Skibidi Toilet YouTube series (think toilet-headed men singing).
Meaning: Depends on tone — it can mean cool, weird, or just absurd.
Example: Cool: “That edit was skibidi!”
Weird: “Why’s he acting so skibidi?”
Why It Spread: Absurdist humour plus Gen Alpha’s love for irony.
2. Rizz & Its Variations
| Term | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rizz | Charisma | “He’s got rizz.” |
| Rizzler | Someone with elite charm | “She’s the rizzler of the group.” |
| Rizz God | Untouchable flirting skills | “Bro’s a Rizz God.” |
| W/L Rizz | Win/Lose charm (W = good, L = bad) | “That pickup line? L rizz.” |
3. Gyat vs. Gyattitude
Gyat: Reaction to curves — “GYAT! Look at that fit!”
Gyattitude: Confidence plus curves — “She walked in with gyattitude.”
4. Fanum Tax
Backstory: From streamer Fanum, who’s known for “taxing” his friends’ food.
Modern Use: Playful theft — “You Fanum taxed my fries!”
Why Context Matters
Gen Alpha slang is super situational.
- “Skibidi” can be a compliment or an insult.
- “Ohio” went from mocking the state to meaning anything weird — “That haircut is Ohio.”
- “Glaze” roasts excessive praise. Use it wrong and you’ll sound cheugy.
The Future of Gen Alpha Slang
Trends come and go faster than ever — terms like “delulu” might disappear faster than Gen Z’s “lit.”
Expect more blending too: K-pop and anime words like “oppa” or “sussy baka” keep slipping into everyday chatter.
TikTok Reels To Watch
Why does this slang stick? Just check how it loops on TikTok:
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1. Skibidi
Originating from the weird YouTube ‘Skibidi Toilet’ series. Used to describe something random, chaotic, or absurd.
“That video is so Skibidi.”
2. Skibidi Ohio Rizz
Mashup phrase calling someone weird. ‘Ohio’ means strange things happen there.
“Bro is Skibidi Ohio Rizz for real.”
3. Rizz
Short for charisma. Your ability to charm or ‘pull’.
“He’s got mad rizz with everyone.”
4. Gyat / GYAT
An exclamation for someone’s curvy figure.
“GYAT! Did you see them walk by?”
5. Fanum Tax
From streamer Fanum. It means taking food without asking.
“You left fries out? Fanum tax, bro.”
6. Brain Rot
Too much low-quality content that messes with your brain.
“I’m rewatching Skibidi Toilet — major brain rot.”
7. Mewing
Flattening your tongue to sharpen your jawline.
“You gotta start mewing for that jawline.”
8. Put the Fries in the Bag
Stop stalling — get to the point.
“Put the fries in the bag, what’s your point?”
9. Dog Water
Something that’s terrible.
“Your TikTok dance was dog water.”
10. Sheesh
Surprised or hyped.
“Sheesh! That outfit goes hard.”
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11. Ate
Crushed it. Did amazing.
“Her new fit? She ate.”
12. Glaze
Too much praise. It’s cringe.
“Stop glazing him, he’s mid.”
13. Beta
Opposite of alpha. Weak or boring.
“That was such a beta move.”
14. Sigma
Independent, lone-wolf vibe.
“He’s on his sigma grind.”
15. Ohio
Refers to something weird or cursed.
“That cat looks Ohio.”
16. Simp
Trying too hard to impress.
“Don’t simp, she’s not worth it.”
17. Salty
Bitter or annoyed.
“He’s salty about losing.”
18. Sus
Suspicious.
“That DM is sus.”
19. Cap / No Cap
Cap = lie, No cap = for real.
“No cap, that’s wild.”
20. Flex
Showing off.
“New kicks? Nice flex.”
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21. Slay
Doing something well.
“You slay that presentation.”
22. Low-Key
Subtle excitement.
“I’m low-key into this.”
23. Extra
Over the top.
“She’s so extra about it.”
24. Mid
Mediocre.
“That movie was mid.”
25. Vibe Check
Mood assessment.
“The vibe check is off here.”
26. Mood
Relatable.
“Same. Big mood.”
27. Hits Different
Unique impact.
“This song hits different at 2AM.”
28. Tea
Gossip.
“Spill the tea!”
29. Bussin’
Delicious or amazing.
“This pizza’s bussin’.”
30. Stan
Superfan.
“We stan her new single.”
31. GOAT
Greatest of all time.
“That goal was GOAT.”
32. Mother
Ultimate respect for a powerful woman.
“She handled that — mother energy.”
33. Ghosting
Cutting off all contact.
“He ghosted the group chat.”
34. Shook
Surprised.
“I was shook.”
35. Brat Summer
Being carefree and rebellious.
“I’m in my Brat Summer era.”
36. W Rizz
Strong charm game.
“He’s got W rizz.”
37. L Rizz
No charm at all.
“Bro has L rizz.”
38. NPC
Someone who acts basic or predictable.
“Why’s he acting like an NPC?”
39. Corecore
A type of TikTok edit mashup. Aesthetic overload.
“This edit is pure corecore.”
40. Slaps
It’s good.
“This song slaps.”
41. Delulu
Delusional, but in a funny way.
“I’m delulu — he’ll text back.”
Want to understand why being a bit ‘delulu’ is basically a Gen Z life strategy now? Here’s our take on the delulu mindset.
42. Rizzler
Someone with insane rizz.
“He’s the rizzler.”
43. NPC Energy
Acting clueless.
“He’s got NPC energy.”
44. Main Character
Thinking you’re the star.
“She’s on her main character vibe.”
If you want to unpack this trend deeper, check out our explainer on Main Character Syndrome: Understanding the Psychology Behind Feeling Like the Protagonist of Your Own Life and why so many Gen Alpha kids feel like the hero of their own show.
And if you love characters that stick with you for weird reasons, here’s your sign to read Hear Me Out: The Weird Cartoon Crush Rulebook You Didn’t Know You Needed.
45. Bro’s Cooked
It’s over for him.
“He got caught cheating — bro’s cooked.”
46. It’s Giving
Modern way to compare.
“It’s giving beta vibes.”
47. FYP
For You Page — TikTok feed.
“Hope this makes FYP.”
48. Ratio
When replies get more likes than the post.
“Ratio’d.”
49. No Bap
No lie. Same as No Cap.
“No bap, he wild.”
50. Rizz God
Same idea — top-tier charm.
“He’s the Rizz God.”
51. Glitch
Something weird, unreal.
“That looks like a glitch in real life.”
52. Moots
Mutual followers online.
“Shoutout to my moots.”
53. Cope
Dealing with disappointment.
“That’s cope.”
54. Sussy Baka
Playful way to call someone suspicious & silly.
“You sussy baka.”
55. Yeet
Throwing something energetically.
“Yeet that bag over here!”
56. Lore
Used when something has a backstory or hidden meaning that adds to the drama.
“Bro’s got so much lore behind that breakup.”
57. Gyattitude
A playful extension of Gyat — attitude mixed with flaunting curves.
“She walked in with pure gyattitude.”
58. Slime
A term for a close friend or someone you trust, revived from early rap slang but adopted by Gen Alpha.
“What’s up, slime? You coming tonight?”
59. Rizzy
A playful way to call someone out for always flirting or pushing their charm — a twist on Rizz.
“He’s feeling rizzy today, huh?”
60. Pop Off
Hyped encouragement to go big or do something loud and dramatic.
“You better pop off in that new outfit.”
Why Gen Alpha Slang Changes So Fast
Memes, Roblox, TikTok trends and inside jokes spread faster than ever. Once something goes viral, it’s dead by next month.
Staying ‘uncancelled’ means evolving with it, or at least knowing enough not to embarrass yourself.
FAQs
Q: What are the Gen Alpha birth years?
A: 2010 to 2025, roughly.
Q: Why does Gen Alpha slang change so fast?
A: TikTok trends and meme cycles move at light speed. “Skibidi” blew up in weeks—next month, it might be “glorb” (yes, that’s a real emerging term).
Q: How do I avoid sounding cringe?
A: Use slang sparingly and correctly. Misusing “rizz” as a verb (“He rizzed her up”) = instant L.
Q: What does Gen Alpha slang ‘delulu’ mean?
A: It’s being playfully delusional — check our full ‘Delulu’ explainer.
