7 gen z slang words trending worldwide
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Sep 19, 2025
Rizz
Charisma or flirting skill; romantic pull that “just works.” “He’s got insane rizz.”
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Delulu
Playfully delusional; knowingly unrealistic optimism about crushes or outcomes. “I’m delulu thinking I’ll marry my ex.”
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Bussin
Extremely good, especially food; high‑praise shorthand. “This pani puri is actually bussin.”
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No cap
For real; no lie; dead serious. “That episode was art, no cap.”
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Ate
To perform flawlessly; crushed it; dominated the moment. “She ate that choreography.”
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Main character
Acting like the story revolves around oneself; confident, cinematic vibe. “He walked in with headphones—full main character energy.”
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NPC
Non‑player character; robotic, scripted behavior; low spontaneity.“Replying ‘k’ to everything is such NPC behavior.”
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