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‘Rizz’, ‘simp’, ‘stan’, ‘finna’: Gen Z slang words every employer should know in 2024

Here’s a breakdown of some key Gen Z slang terms that employers should be familiar with in 2024

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A guide to understanding Gen Z workplace slang in 2024
Employers should be aware of the latest Gen Z workplace slang to effectively communicate with this rising generation of employees. Image: Shutterstock

As the workforce continues to evolve, it’s essential for employers to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and lingo.

Gen Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, has introduced a unique lexicon that’s becoming increasingly prevalent in workplace conversations.

Gen Z slang trends in 2024

Here’s a breakdown of some key Gen Z slang terms that employers should be familiar with in 2024:

  1. Vibes: This refers to the overall atmosphere or feeling of a situation.
  2. GOAT: An acronym for ‘Greatest Of All Time’, this is used to describe someone or something exceptional.
  3. Tea: This is slang for gossip or information.
  4. Sus: Short for suspicious, this is used to describe something that seems off or untrustworthy.
  5. Cap: This means false or untrue.
  6. No cap: No lie, for real.
  7. Bussin’: This term means great or amazing.
  8. Slay: When a person is exceeds expectations.
  9. Yeet: To violently throw an object that you deem to be worthless, or inferior.
  10. Gas: This is another slang term for great or excellent.
  11. Rizz: Short for ‘charisma’, describes someone’s ability to charm or attract someone
  12. Finna: Short for saying ‘I’m going to’.
  13. Lit: Exciting, fun, cool.
  14. Ate: When someone delivers on something in a good way.
  15. Stan: A combination of ‘stalker’ and ‘fan’ – to be obsessed, but not in a creepy way.
  16. Cheugy: Uncool, out of style, or trying too hard to be trendy.
  17. Drip: A fashionable look.
  18. Hits different: Has a significant impact or influence.
  19. Main character: Someone who is the center of attention or drama.
  20. Snatched: Fierce, on point, especially in terms of appearance.
  21. Bet: Cool, I’m down, or expressing doubt.
  22. FAM: Short for family.
  23. Skrrt: Interjection used to mimic the sound of screeching tires.
  24. Understood the assignment: Someone who was successful or nailed something they needed to do.
  25. OK boomer: A clapback used to dismiss out-of-touch commentary from older generations.
  26. Say less: I understand, I’ve got the point.
  27. Slaps: Excellent, amazing.
  28. Low-key: Subtle, restrained.
  29. High-key: Openly excited.
  30. Simp: A man who is seen as being too submissive to women.

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