Talk:List of Generation Z slang

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

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 :)

See also:

• Talk page guidelines § How to use article talk pages
  — Urro^{[talk][edits]} ⋮ 00:35, 27 January 2024 (UTC)

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)

"Gyatt" is simply AAVE for "God". BedVeritas1 (talk) 16:57, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

It can be both Proudbatdan (talk) 15:27, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

Zesty

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

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

Semi-protected edit request on 20 August 2024

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)

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

Add 'unc' to the list

sources: https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/what-does-unc-mean-on-tiktok-2721495/
https://www.distractify.com/p/unc-meaning-tiktok https://scoop.upworthy.com/people-are-just-realizing-theyve-officially-hit-unc-status-and-the-new-term-may-be-here-to-stay

an example could be "you've reached unc status if you're searching gen z slang on wikipedia " 1stSigma (talk) 23:05, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

@1stSigma Unfortunately, both of these sources are not reliable (see the reliable sources guideline and this list of sources). Perhaps you could find some better sources? TheWikiToby (talk) 03:22, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

"Unc" is AAVE and predates Gen Z BedVeritas1 (talk) 16:56, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

Wolfglobal

Wolfglobal is not a good source for Zesty Changeworld1984 (talk) 18:14, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

Sources

The sources cited are so poor. I am going to do a cleanup. Changeworld1984 (talk) 18:51, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

Millennial, Gen Z, Gen Alpha

There appears to be some crossover in terms of slang, but is otherwise mostly separate. In fact, most of the slang here is more correlated to Gen Alpha. Noone uses Fanum Tax in Gen Z (except those on the cusp of Gen Z and Alpha), so either remove those slang words or make a Gen Alpha page list too because it is dehumanizing to see Gen Zs having any relation to the words here. 2404:E801:2003:2EB1:2D73:70D9:8480:5069 (talk) 17:54, 29 August 2024 (UTC)

The problem is, Gen Alpha doesn't have much coverage by sources. Most Gen Alphas are young children, so we'll have to wait a few years for media to reliably cover these words and put them under a definition. A "List of Generation Alpha slang" page could be made in the future, but not now

Baudshaw (talk) 03:24, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

Actually, there are many sources covering Gen Alpha slang, so I retract this statement,

Baudshaw (talk) 14:05, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 September 2024

On the gen z slang list under y there is not the words yas/yas queen. I am gen-z myself and those words are part of my slang. Esmem101 (talk) 12:53, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

 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. TheWikiToby (talk) 14:43, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

@Esmem101 Here is a good article to start: https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/11/20/yas-queen-define-origin/

Baudshaw (talk) 14:07, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Citations shouldn’t only include definition

I feel citations should also show that it is Gen Z slang. This may prove difficult, but it is reasonable as I see some terms being Millennial like “dank” like ain’t no one say that. And adding citations will prevent that. Proudbatdan (talk) 15:30, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

Hey, this is Wikipedia, not Urban Dictionary!

Whoever created this page must've made it for a joke. I know it says it has been nominated for deletion, but we should reconsider. Delete this page, this isn't useful. (Plus, slang change and some 'slang' aren't anymore)

Thanks. ChruchOfNonsense (talk) 03:45, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia doesn't create pages based on "use", but on notability. Because of the large amount of reliable and notable sources covering this topic, as well as the previous consensus, this topic shouldn't be deleted.

As for your second point, new slang can be added so long as it's reliably sourced. And, even if a slang is used for a brief period of time, it should still be on the list if it's sourced.

Baudshaw (talk) 14:11, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Goon

add goon (verb) 69.166.59.242 (talk) 23:53, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Rusty 🐈 16:14, 21 September 2024 (UTC)