13 Hilarious Differences Between Gen Z Slang and Boomer Lingo
Language is ever-evolving, and each generation brings its own flair to the way we communicate. While Baby Boomers had their unique set of jargon, Gen Z has taken slang to a whole new level. Let’s dive into some of the most hilarious differences between the lingo of these two generations.
“Lit” vs. “Groovy”
While Boomers might have described something cool as “groovy,” Gen Z would call the same thing “lit.”
“No Cap” vs. “For Real”
When Gen Z says “no cap,” they mean they’re not lying. Boomers might have simply said, “for real.”
“Simp” vs. “Going Steady”
Gen Z uses “simp” to describe someone overly attentive to someone they like. Boomers would say they’re “going steady.”
“Snack” vs. “Fox”
A good-looking person in Boomer lingo was a “fox.” Gen Z would call them a “snack.”
“Stan” vs. “Fan”
Gen Z “stans” their favorite celebrities, a term derived from the Eminem song “Stan.” Boomers were just “fans.”
“Tea” vs. “Scoop”
Gen Z spills or sips the “tea” when gossiping. Boomers might have asked for the “scoop.”
“FOMO” vs. “Fear of Missing Out”
Gen Z loves abbreviations, turning “Fear of Missing Out” into “FOMO.” Boomers would likely just say the whole phrase.
“GOAT” vs. “The Best”
For Gen Z, the greatest of all time is simply the “GOAT.” Boomers would have been more likely to say “the best.”
“Sksksk” vs. “Hahaha”
Gen Z’s version of laughter might be “sksksk,” especially online. Boomers stick to the classic “hahaha.”
“VSCO Girl” vs. “Hippie”
The environmentally conscious and scrunchie-loving “VSCO girl” of Gen Z could be compared to the “hippie” of the Boomer generation.
“Clout” vs. “Fame”
Gen Z seeks “clout” or social media influence. Boomers might have just wanted their 15 minutes of “fame.”
“On Fleek” vs. “On Point”
Something that’s perfect or flawless for Gen Z is “on fleek.” Boomers would say it’s “on point.”
“Cancel” vs. “Boycott”
Gen Z “cancels” celebrities or trends they disapprove of. Boomers would “boycott” things they didn’t support.
