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Language evolves, and Gen Z — born between the 1997 and 2012 — has introduced an entire dictionary of expressive, clever, and sometimes confusing slang.

These Gen Z slang terms dominate social media platforms, group chats, and online video game lobbies.

Here’s a breakdown of the phrases you’ll hear from this generation.

1. 1. No Cap: Used to express truth, “no cap” means someone is being honest or serious. If you say, “This new song is fire, no cap,” you’re saying the song is great (fire) and you truly believe it.
2. 2. Bet
3. Bet is a casual way of saying “OK” or “I’m down.” It’s a quick response that shows agreement or enthusiasm. You might use it instead of “sure thing” in real life or online.
4. 3. Simp
5. Originating in Black American hip-hop slang, simp became a derogatory term for a man perceived as overly subservient to a woman in the hope of winning her affection. Saying, “You’re such a simp,” carries negative connotations, especially in a romantic relationship context.
6. 4. Main Character
7. To describe someone as the “main character” is to say they carry themselves like the star of a movie. It’s both a compliment and a slight knock, depending on tone — often used in social media captions and stories.
8. 5. Glow Up
9. A “glow up” refers to a transformation — usually physical or stylistic — that makes someone look or feel better than before. This phrase is a great example of Gen Z’s thirst for self-improvement and style.
10. 6.Cringe
11. Cringe is used to describe anything awkward, embarrassing, or trying too hard. If your Baby Boomer uncle uses Gen Z slang words unironically, that might earn a “yikes” or a full-on “big yikes” from the group.
12. 7. Touch Grass
13. A favorite insult among Gen Z, to tell someone to touch grass means they’re online too much and need to get back to real life. It’s a witty way to say “log off and go outside.”
14. 8. Vibe Check
15. “Vibe check” is all about gauging someone’s mood or the feel of a space. Passed the vibe check? You’re cool. Failed it? Time to reassess your energy.
16. 9. Whole Meal
17. Calling someone a whole meal is a step beyond calling them attractive. It’s a bold phrase used to express approval or attraction: “She’s not just cute, she’s a whole meal.
18. 10. I’m Dead
19. When something’s really funny, Gen Z won’t just say “lol.” They’ll say “I’m dead,” meaning something is so funny it killed them with laughter, rather than just typing “lol.”
20. In other words, this is the Gen Z equivalent of using a crying-laughing emoji to show something is hilarious. It shows they’re expressing excitement and humor in a big way.
21. Source: HowStuffWorks

Popular Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia known popularly as Tubaba has married his new lover, Natasha Osawaru at a private wedding ceremony, in Abuja.

Leadership newspaper reports that the low-key event was attended by close family members, with videos circulating online showing the couple posing with their traditional wedding cake.

Recall that this development comes months after 2Face engaged the serving Edo State lawmaker in February 2025, just days after publicly announcing his separation from his wife, Annie Macaulay Idibia.

The marriage has since sparked widespread conversation on social media, with many fans expressing mixed reactions to the singer’s latest move.

2Baba’s wedding to Natasha Osawaru marks a significant shift in his personal life, garnering both support and criticism from fans.

Congratulations to 2Baba and Natasha as they tie the nuptial knot.

Singer Euphemia Ekumah, popularly known as GoodGirl LA, has declared that she’ll never get married, stating that no man on earth deserves her.

The singer’s statement came in response to a fan’s comment questioning who would marry a woman who doesn’t know how to cook, after she revealed she’s never cooked in her kitchen.

GoodGirl LA asserted, “I’m never getting married because no man walking this earth deserves a goddess like me, now what?”

( The Nation)