This year was full of twists and turns, ups and downs, but the one thing that stuck through it all was the emergence of a new Gen-Z slang almost every other day. Some of them "cooked," while the others... not so much.
To top things off, Oxford University Press decided to name "brain rot" the official word of the year, showcasing just how far-reaching the impact these slangs have on our vocabulary.
In this list, we're taking a look at some of the most famous words to have come out this year, its meaning, and more.
**Disclaimer: This article is based on the writer's opinion. Feel free to comment your favorite viral 'slang' below.**
Some of the most famous slangs to come out this year listed below:
1) Demure: The term stands for being modest and coy, and is typically used for women. Per Gen-Z slang, it stands for acting sophisticated.
2) brat: Contrary to what its real meaning might state, brat is now being used as a term of endearment. Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary, it has been defined as “a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude.”
3) Let them cook: Another way to say "let them do what they want," with positive connotations and optimism that the person will do well.
4) BFR: There's another version with an expletive in it, but what this means is "be for real." It is often used as a way of expressing shock or disbelief.
5) The ick: This is when something pisses you off or makes you cringe so bad, there's no way of unseeing it. It can be the tiniest of things or something huge, the ick discriminates with no one.
6) Holding space: Albeit this has since grown to a meme, admittedly, the internet has no clue what this means. It was used during an interview with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo during Wicked promotions, and the reporter, as reported by the New York Post, has since revealed that she meant it to be “physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something."
7) GOAT: Although this one may be old, it grew oh-so popular just this year. It stands for "Greatest of All Time."
8) Cap / No Cap: Gen-Z's typically use this to indicate whether something they're saying is a truth or a lie. Essentially, cap=lie. So when they say no cap, they mean they're being honest.
9) Highkey: It acts as an adverb to place emphasis on how you feel. "Highkey, I love this dish." Its counterpart, lowkey, indicates just the opposite.
10) Fire: This just means "cool." For example, "Yo, those kicks are straight-up fire!"
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And there you have it, these are some of the most popular slang to come out this year. But, with 2024 coming to an end, only time will tell what comes next year.
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