Every generation brings with it its own language, usually in the form of slang. From “OK” in the 1840s to “dude” in the 1880s to “groovy” in the 1930s, these words have always been invented by younger generations and looked down upon by the older. However, for each generation, slang has helped navigate social dynamics and propagated a sense of belonging. Slang is ever-changing and forever transitory; some words stick while some fade out of public use. With the advent of social media, the pace at which new slang is now introduced and disseminated is like never before. While the list continues to evolve, here are some words currently in use in mainstream Gen Z slang. Understanding how someone talks is often the first step to understanding how they feel, which is exactly the kind of care we bring to workplace mental health support at Mental Health at Work.
If what’s underneath the slang feels heavier than “mid” or “lowkey stressed,” our workplace mental health experts are here. No judgment, no jargon, just care that meets you where you are.
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