English Slang 2025: 20 Popular Terms Currently Used by Generation Z !
English Slang 2025 :Stay updated with the latest Gen Z slang in 2025! Discover 20 trending English slang terms used across social media and daily life, explained in simple language.
— By Editor- Dr.Nitin Pawar,Pune,India :17 April 2025
English Slang 2025:Use these new, entertaining terms to stay up to date! With a fresh wave of slang in 2025! Gen Z is spearheading the rapid evolution of language. You’re not alone if you’ve been using social media recently and felt as though you’re reading a foreign language. Although these terms may seem unclear at first, they are entertaining,inventive, and quickly becoming popular all around the world.
Here are 20 popular slangterms used by Generation Z in 2025, along with their definitions in everyday English.
1. ‘Delulu‘ is a comical term meaning “delusional,” used to characterize irrational crushes or delusions. Example: “I think he’s in love with me—but maybe I’m just being ‘delulu.”
2. Kill 2025 and still going strong. This indicates that someone is performing a task exceptionally well. Example: “You slayed that presentation!”
3. “He’s got mad rizz.” – Rizz is a shorthand for charm and is used to describe someone’s flirting style.
4. Bet: Used to convey confirmation or agreement. Example: “Are you attending the celebration? ‘Bet.’
5. “That story sounds kind of sus.” ‘Sus’ is short for ‘suspicious.’
6. ‘No Cap‘ means “for real” or “no lie.” Example: “That movie was amazing, no cap.”
7. “Mid” refers to something mediocre or unimpressive. Example: “The food was kind of mid.”
8. Vitality of the main character is used to express confidence or to stand out. Example: “She walked in with main character energy.”
9. ‘Ate‘ denotes that someone performed exceptionally well, as if they “ate it up.” For example, “She really ate that dance performance.”
10. ‘Giving… ‘: When used to characterize a feeling, example: “It’s giving royalty.”
11. The Canon Event: A pivotal time in your own development (like in a movie narrative). Example: “That split? The whole canon incident.”
12. ‘NPC‘ denotes a person who lacks personality or appears robotic. Inspired by video games. Example: “He was acting like an NPC on that date.”
13. ‘I’ve passed away‘: When something is really humorous, this is used. I’ve passed away.
14. ‘Vibe Check‘: A tool for evaluating the energy of a person or a situation. Example: “He passed the ‘vibe check.”
15.“Yes, girl, go off!” is used to encourage someone who is speaking with passion.
16. ‘Silent Resignation‘—working’ as little as possible at work—without really leaving.
17. Feel the grass urging someone to venture outside and engage with reality. Example: “You’ve been online too long; go touch grass.”
18. ‘Sheesh‘ conveys astonishment or surprise. Example: “Sheesh! It’s fire in that costume.”
19. ‘Deleted‘: When someone abruptly stops talking without giving a reason.
20. ‘Snack’describes a beautifulperson. For example, “He looks like a snack today.”
Concluding remarks :
Slang is more than just amusing; it’s a reflection of humor, culture, and originality.You can stay connected and up to date with modern English by knowing Gen Z jargon. Use these terms to sound more hip on the internet or to fit in with the conversationZ
डॉ. नितीन पवार (D.M.S. – Management)
पत्रकार, संपादक, लेखक, ब्लॉगर व मानव अधिकार कार्यकर्ते.
शिरूर (पुणे) येथील रहिवासी.
सत्य, निष्पक्ष आणि समाजाभिमुख पत्रकारितेद्वारे ग्रामीण भागाचा आवाज बुलंद करण्यासाठी कार्यरत.
📧 np197512@gmail.com | 🌐 www.shirurnews.com
