Talk:List of Generation Z slang

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"Please add X to this list!" ⋮ "Please change X to Y!"

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Since we've had a lot of newcomers here...

This notice is for those who wish to request the addition of a term to the list, or an edit to something pre-existing.

To increase your chances of adding or changing something, please make an edit request.

Instructions are available, (Edit requests § Making requests) but here's the gist:

Format should be "Change X to Y" or "Add X to list"
Must have sources to back up request.
- Examples are cool, but a source should be more than just that.

And also:

Don't speak on the behalf of an entire population.
- N "I'm Gen Z, so I know what I'm talking about."
- Y "Here's an article to support my claims!"

Thank you :)

Fail (internet meme)

Was the fail internet meme coined by Generation Z? 71.168.230.90 (talk) 02:51, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not necessarily 2601:18F:700:1FB2:1DEA:77FE:CDA6:C0D3 (talk) 12:09, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The slang words

Some of the slang words don't even seem to be actual slang terms, are Gen Z slang or not even slang at all.

Couple examples are: gaslighting and Karens. —Tonkarooson (talk) 07:42, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Tonkarooson If the sources say they're slang, then they're slang. TheWikiToby (talk) 15:09, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Doesn't look like this source for Gaslighting says anything about that being a slang.

For Karens, this source doesn't seem to describe it as a Gen Z slang, more as a meme.

Also this one doesn't seems to describe it as a Gen Z slang, more as a meme.

And this source doesn't seem to describe it as a Gen Z slang. —Tonkarooson (talk) 02:40, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed gaslight from the list.

However, Karen is definitely a slang term and deserves to be on the list. The dictionary.com citation calls it slang in the first sentence and attributes the term to Gen Z throughout the article. The Vox source calls it slang with a quote near the middle of the article. While the Atlantic citation doesn't call it slang, it gives history to the term that we need for the origin. I've also added a Time Magazine source for Karen. TheWikiToby (talk) 18:07, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 27 June 2024

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As someone from Generation Z, you must include "edge" as a slang term 2601:18F:700:1FB2:CC77:BDE:3B8A:E141 (talk) 03:34, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Charliehdb (talk) 14:38, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

“OOMF” is not widely used in slang and should not be included.

This is an outdated term that no one says. The article doesn’t state this is used by Gen Z, and the term originated in 2010 according to the article, before Gen Z slang was a thing. One USA Today article does not constitute widely used slang. No evidence this is used widely and it has a very small amount of searches online. Skeletonwizard8 (talk) 23:58, 28 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The first sentence of this slang list states, "This is a list of slang that is or was previously popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z), generally those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s in the Western world", and the linked article to Gen Z certainly says so too; 2010 definitely fits between the late 90s and early 2010s.

Your claim that it is "an outdated term that no one says" and "[There is] no evidence this is used widely and it has a very small amount of searches online" would be original research. Plus, the list includes all slang that "is or was previously popularized by Generation Z". Even if it's outdated, it qualifies. TheWikiToby (talk) 00:29, 29 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Minor error in stated definition of 'ratio'; unsupported by the provided citation

I would like to request that the definition stated within the wikipedia article be amended to reflect the definition provided in the citation.

The citation provided for the definition of 'ratio' (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ratio) defines it as:

"the proportion of replies to a tweet compared to the combined number of retweets and likes, where a high ratio usually indicates a barrage of negative replies"

By contrast the given definition within the wikipedia article is currently:

"When a reply, particularly on Twitter or TikTok, has better reception and more likes than the original post being replied to."

I have emboldened the point of contention for emphasis. Owenowen101 (talk) 10:03, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Partially implemented - The current definition is taken from the source (see the "verb (used with object)" part at the bottom), but the separate definition as a noun has now been added as well. Happy editing! Also, you can use this template to request edits to semi-protected articles in the future. TheWikiToby (talk) 22:51, 5 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 10 July 2024

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I want to add 'Freaky' to the page. Redbreadbreademption (talk) 08:28, 10 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. PianoDan (talk) 17:15, 10 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 12 July 2024

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Add pog or pogchamp please. Boysle (talk) 15:37, 12 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. PianoDan (talk) 16:10, 12 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Gen Z vs Gen Alpha slang

NBC News posted this article yesterday (Aug 10): https://www.nbcnews.com/news/gen-alpha-kids-parents-brainrot-language-rcna162227

According to them, "skibidi", "sigma", "gyatt", "fanum tax" (just to name a few) are Generation Alpha slang. Just thought I'd post it here in case anyone wants to use the source. Some1 (talk) 15:17, 11 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Zesty

When we hear zesty, it means gay. 67.141.5.86 (talk) 18:39, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have a source? Babysharkboss2 was here!! ^{Dr. Wu is NOT a Doctor!} 15:01, 20 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 20 August 2024

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Hey man you need to change the definition of glizzy, it not only means hotdog but can be a subordinate for penis. For example, "Let me eat your glizzy lil sigma".

Sincerely, GlizzyBossonOhio GlizzyBossonOhio (talk) 17:07, 20 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 17:54, 20 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]