Decoding New Gen Z Slangs For Millennials Who Want To Fit In

Delusionship

Literal meaning: imaginary jahaazzz

GenZ Meaning:

For those who can’t even enter situationships, they often land in delusionships – relationships with imaginary or non-existent partners, leading to self-deception.

Example:

1. I thought she liked me a little but turns out I was in a delusionship with her.
2. I’m in a delusionship with Mrunal Thakur
3. Fuck situationship, I’m into delusionships now!

Riyal

Literal meaning: National Currency of Saudi Arabia

GenZ Meaning:

Because using conventional responses like “true,” “agree,” “makes sense,” or “relate” is too mundane, we now opt for “riyal,” a cool way to say “real.”

Example:

1. “bhai na dating life sahi hai na career life”

“riyal”

2. “threads was a great opportunity but meta messed it up w incomplete app for a faster launch”

“Riyal

Beige Flags and Pink Flags

Literal meaning: colors of flags

GenZ Meaning:

Beige Flag: When their behavior is somewhat concerning, but it only bothers you occasionally, and you think, “itna to chalta hai.”

Pink Flag: Just a little less serious than a red flag, where things seem fine for now, but it could lead to problems in the future.

Example:

1.   My bf passing out while we are talking around bedtime is a beige flag
2.   My gf completely spacing out and genuinely forgetting to text back is a pink flag

Ate & Left No Crumbs

Literal meaning: khaa ke tukde bhi nahi chode

GenZ Meaning:

Basically means someone completely ate the task they were given.. like, pulling off a dress, a character, a skill, etc.

“Left no crumbs” is a figurative expression used to describe someone who excelled or mastered a task to such an extent that there’s nothing left to improve.

Example:

1. “Did you see SRK in the new jawan trailer?

2. Margot Robbie ate every outfit at barbie promotions.

Serving cunt

Literal meaning: cunt serve karna

GenZ Meaning:

“Serving cunt” is the superlative form of slaying..It’s the epitome of absolute excellence and mastery. When someone is ‘serving cunt,’ they are dominating and excelling in various aspects, showcasing their remarkable skills and talents.”

Example:

1. You’re totally serving cunt in this new outfit. *
2. “How do you serve cunt in an extrovert way?”

*Insert picture of Geet *

It’s givingggg

Literal meaning: yeh de raha hai

GenZ Meaning:

When something is hitting differently or uniquely, aajkal ke bacche say it’s givinggggg..

Example:

1. I got this new pants from Zara and they’re givingggg as they should.
2. Jordans launched their new kicks and they’re givinggg

Let her/him cook

Literal meaning: Usko khaana pakane do

GenZ Meaning:

It’s used when someone is onto something and they should not be disturbed. Earlier it was used in dating when your frend was flirting with someone out of their league but you”let them cook” but now it’s used in general for anything.

Example:

1. “why is he trying those random discount coupons?”

“nah bro let him cook”

2. “What is Zuck doing by copying Twitter?”

“Nah, bro let him cook”

Soft Launch

Literal meaning: Komal Shuruaat

GenZ Meaning:

Before letting everyone know about a certain thing, we test the waters by dheere dheere dropping subtle hints to create a base. It’s mostly used in dating terms when you casually introduce your partner.

Example:

1. Broooooo did you see Shanaya soft launched her new boyfriend on her close friends yesterday.
2.   I’m just = away from soft launching my baddie era.

Mother

Literal meaning: mummyyyyyyy

GenZ Meaning:

This is for women who are THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO, be it fashion or any skill, regardless of their age. True justification of the phrase “maa toh maa hoti hai” and there’s no match for them and nothing even comes close. Basically, for women who left no crumbs while serving cunt (I hate Genz)

Example:

1. Rekha is Bollywood’s mother, you can’t convince me otherwise.
2. Deepika just mothers in Sanjay Leela Bhansali movies like no one else.