13 Gen Z Employees' Slang Terms & What They Mean
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10 Gen Z Slang in Workplace (With Meanings)
1. Delulu: delusional
"He asked her what the homework was last night, and now she thinks they’re dating. She’s so delulu…"
2. Slay: to be remarkably impressive.
"Let’s all slay together in a fun game!''
3. No cap: being truthful and meaning that you say something genuinely
"I think I saw a ghost, man. No cap!."
4. Rizz: short for charisma (flirtatious context)
"She walked into the room with an air of confidence, her rizz shining brightly''.
5. To serve: to look good
"She’s serving face in that picture."
6. Sus: suspicious.
"He looks sus. Should we talk to him and ask him to leave?''
7. Slap (adj): something is very cool
"This beat slaps, bro! Let’s listen one more time."
8. It's giving: comparison to something.
"I can't believe how amazing your makeup is today! it's giving."
9. Dupe: duplicate.
"I found a dupe for that designer handbag I’ve been eyeing."
10. Menty b: mental breakdown
"I can’t handle all the drama at school, it’s causing a menty b"
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