Nobody Over 25 Will Pass This Gen Z Slang Quiz

When someone refers to something or someone as “basic,” it means that they are either unoriginal or only follow mainstream trends. Examples of this include ordering pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks or wearing Ugg boots.

People who are known as “stans” are overzealous or obsessive fans. The word can also be used as a verb meaning “adore,” such as when people say they “stan” a celebrity or athlete.

If someone tells you that something is a “bop,” they mean that they’re listening to an enjoyable song. They are usually songs that have lots of bass or a unique melody.

“Wig” is a Gen Z phrase that is usually meant to refer to something that is amazing or exciting. It comes from the idea that someone is so blown away that their wig flew off.

This phrase might seem strange, but it’s quite popular among Gen Z’ers. “And I oop” is meant to be said when someone makes an insignificant mistake such as dropping their phone on the ground

Both people and things can be called “extra” when they are overly extravagant or flamboyant. For example, wearing an expensive diamond ring with a matching crown and necklace would be considered “extra.”

The slang term “whip” translates to car. According to Family Education, the term has some history behind it. When steering wheels were first used in cars, they were called whips.

A term often spoken by Gen Z is “woke.” This is referring to when someone is aware of social injustice and often is actively doing their part in order to stop it from continuing.

If you ever hear a Gen Z’er telling you to “spill the tea,” it means they want you to gossip. The expression originated from drag culture, which referenced a hidden truth.

There are quite a few acronyms that are a part of the Gen Z slang vocabulary. Those who’ve heard of “TBH” will know that it stands for “to be honest.”