So you’re a Generation Xer. Old, but not totally old. Not, like, Boomer old. But, alas, gone are those bodacious days when you rocked the freshest slang. Gen Z is making you feel lame.
Word.
You are lame. Me too.
Do you need some help figuring out what the kool kids are saying? I have prepared a quick reference Generation Z to Generation X translation guide. Use it wisely. With great power comes great responsibility.
So don’t trip. Take a chill pill. You got this.
| Generation Z slang | Generation X translation |
|---|---|
| “Bet” | “Word” |
| “Ick” | “Grotey” |
| “Cheugy” | “Lame” |
| “Let’s ghost” | “Let’s dip out” |
| “Big Mad” | “Postal” |
| “Cap” | “Bogus” |
| “No Cap” | “For Realsies” |
| “Highkey” | “Like, Literally” |
| “Bussin” | “Bitchin'” |
| “Catch these hands” | “Step off” |
| “I love that for you” | “Right on” |
| “Fam” | “Homeboy” |
| “Snack” | “Hottie” |
| “Stan” | “Stalker” |
| “Slaps” | “Rocks” |
| “Naur” | “As if” |
| “I’m sleepin’ on it” | “I’m checked out” |
| “Simp” | “Dweeb” |
| “I got tea” | “I’ve got the goods” |
| “Valid” | “True that” |
| “Big yikes” | “No way” |
| “Fire fits” | “Sweet digs” |
| “Peng” | “Phat” |
| “Stay slayin'” | “Be excellent” |
| “I stan that” | “That’s rad” |
| “Bougie” | “Preppy” |
| “Pur” | “Hella” |
It’s just a starter guide. One that I suspect will require many updates and additions.
If you’re Gen Z and you notice I’ve made some errors, shut up, you don’t know! But also, please leave a comment. We Gen Xers are lifelong learners. Oh, and one more thing – your mom.
If you’re Gen X and you want to correct me, go for it homeslice, it’s whatever.
If you like this, try these 20 Haikus Only Generation X Will Understand here.