Slang always evolves. With each generation comes a new set of words to keep older people out of conversations and keep things cool.
Translating Student Speak
Think you know Gen Alpha slang? Test yourself on these new words and phrases to get down with your fellow youths and translate their chatter. Aim to get at least 12 of the 20!
1. Bussin’
A) To break something
B) Really good, especially food
C) Still catches the bus
2. No cap
A) No hair
B) No wealth
C) No lie
3. Ohio
A) Cringe, bad
B) Overly American
C) Great, cool
4. Opp
A) Opposition
B) Opportunity
C) Oppressed
5. Rizz
A) To scam
B) To charm
C) To sleep
6. Skibidi
A) Silly, foolish, weird
B) A TikTok celebrity
C) Popular, beloved
7. Sus
A) Sustainable, green
B) Sweet, kind
C) Suspicious, questionable
8. Bet
A) I agree / sounds good
B) Place a wager
C) I doubt it
9. Gyat
A) A dance move
B) An exclamation about someone’s body
C) A type of food
10. Slay
A) Fail badly
B) Excel or look amazing
C) Sleep in late
11. Mid
A) Average or underwhelming
B) Middle of the road
C) Mediocre height
12. NPC
A) Not a popular class
B) Someone who acts basic or robotic
C) New profile character
13. Fanum tax
A) Losing something to a friend who wants it
B) Tax on digital fans
C) A fine for simping
14. Delulu
A) Deliberate and lucky
B) In deep denial, especially about romance
C) Confused and sleepy
15. It’s giving
A) A generous gift
B) A compliment or vibe check
C) Someone’s mood
16. Touch grass
A) Chill out, get off the internet
B) Go outside for a run
C) Mow the lawn
17. Ratio
A) More replies than likes, often a sign of disapproval
B) A baking term
C) Comparing two people
18. Sheesh
A) Expression of excitement or disbelief
B) A sneeze
C) Mild disapproval
19. Drip
A) A lazy attitude
B) Someone who talks too much
C) Style, fashionable
20. Yeet
A) To celebrate quietly
B) A type of drink
C) To throw something with force
Answers:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. C
