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Understanding Gen Z slang Because apparently ‘drip’ isn’t just a leak

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April 19, 2025

IF YOU’RE a millennial, chances are you’ve been hit with slang that leaves you completely baffled.

- GERRY CUPIDO

Understanding Gen Z slang Because apparently ‘drip’ isn’t just a leak

Words like “drip” or “slay” might seem simple enough, but to Gen Z, they have entirely different meanings.

This younger generation has taken everyday vocabulary and spun it into their own unique language.

So if you’re a parent or even a grandparent, it might be worth picking up a few of these phrases just to stay in the loop.

You never know when you’ll need to decode a conversation between them or even understand what they’re saying to you.

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