Every generation has slang, but Gen Alpha’s has a particularly unhinged quality, some parents say. Still, experts say their bad rep isn’t totally deserved.

In the beginning, there was “skibidi.”

It appeared abruptly in the lexicons of kids under 14 — the first slang term unique to Generation Alpha. Parents’ ears perked up as they began to hear it around the dinner table. It could mean bad, cool, or nothing at all, their kids explained. Then a dozen more incomprehensible terms followed suit.

Gen Z’s “slay” and “tea” are officially vintage, giving way to “sigma,” “gyatt” and “fanum tax.”

Everyone’s getting whiplash.

  • @Zahille7
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    101 month ago

    Damn you went into this thread pissed off, didn’t you? You replied to the wrong person. I’m the one who said scene was a thing 10 years ago when I was in high school and middle school.

    Chill and fully read the comments (username and all) before replying.

    • Flying Squid
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      -41 month ago

      What exactly makes you think I’m angry? Is it my tone of voice?