Gen Z slangs everyone should know (part 2)
The Gen Z lingo is a dictionary with many words; new words and meanings spring up every day, and sometimes, it is hard to keep up.
There’s only so little that can be compiled in this list; the best thing is always to try to update your Gen Z vocabulary once in a while; ask questions, stay active on Twitter and TikTok(most times, these apps are where they spring up from).
Here is a list of the lingo you should know
1. No cap
This basically means ‘facts,’ meaning you are telling the truth. Advance use of this word is ‘capping,’ which simply means lying. For example; That meal was good, no cap or dude, you’re capping, she dumped you.
2. Ghosting
This is when someone stops talking or chatting with you all of a sudden, without explanation. Often occurs in a talking stage or situationship, which could be very painful. It is used in a sentence as that guy ghosted me after Valentine’s.
3. Drag
This means to criticize or publicly humiliate someone on social media. For example, the celebrity was dragged for the picture she posted online.
4. Aired
This is viewing someone’s message online and intentionally not responding to the sender. It is also similar to the word ‘leave on read .’ As in- she aired his message because of his bad English. Read More…