- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 21 May 2025 03:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Gen Z Instagram Lingo With Meanings: We are living in a digital era, where social media apps like Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat have had a significant influence on the youth’s lifestyle. Nowadays, Gen Z has their own language filled with vibrant terms to keep conversations expressive, dramatic, fun and cool. However, sometimes due to a generational gap, millennials or older generations find it difficult to understand these Gen-Z lingos. Therefore, to keep you updated and help you stay in the loop, here is a list of over 30 Gen-Z Instagram lingos, along with their meanings that every millennial must check out.
List Of 30+ Gen Z Instagram Lingo Decoded For Millennials:
Ate – Gen-Z people say it when someone has done something exceptionally well.
AMA – It's a short form for -Ask Me Anything.
Basic – Referring to something or someone as unoriginal or mainstream.
Beige Flag – A personality trait that's neither good nor bad, just kind of odd.
Bet – A Gen-Z way to say -okay or I agree.
Big Yikes – To tell something is super embarrassing or awkward.
Bop – When a song or album is exceptionally good.
Boujee – Describing something luxurious in lifestyle or someone fancy.
Bread – It’s not what you eat, now it is a slang term for money.
Bussin' – Say this when something is really good, especially food.
Buss Down – Refers to something luxurious or high-end, mostly for jewellery.
Cap – Meaning to lie. Saying No Cap means you are being authentic or truthful.
Catch These Hands – A joking or serious way of saying someone is about to fight.
Cheugy – Describing something as not at all trendy or out of style.
Drip – Another way of saying swag, a term for a cool or sexy trend or style.
Finna – A shorter way of saying, "I'm going to".
Fire – Something amazing or cool.
Flex – To show off or boast about something.
Ghosting – When someone suddenly cuts off all communication without warning.
Glow Up – Refers to a transformation, typically becoming more attractive.
Hits Different – Refers to something that feels extra special or meaningful.
Huzz – A variation of the word "hoes," used to objectify or degrade women.
I'm Weak – Used when you find something so hilarious that it almost "kills you".
It's Giving – Used to describe an attitude or connotation.
Iykyk – Short for "if you know, you know." Commonly referencing an inside joke.
Lewk – A slang term to describe a distinctive or unique style, particularly in fashion or makeup.
Living Rent-Free – When something is "living rent-free" in your head, you can't stop thinking about it.
L – Opposite of W (win), standing for "loss." Used when something goes wrong.
Main Character – Someone who acts like they're the star of the show.
Purr – A way to express approval or contentment of something.
Ratio – When a comment or tweet receives more negative replies than likes.
Rizz – Refers to your charm and ability to attract a romantic partner.
Salty – Feeling jealous.
Sheesh – Used to hype someone up if they're looking good or doing something good.
Simp – Someone who is desperate for the attention and affection of someone else.
Sip Tea – Sitting back and listening to the gossip rather than partaking in it.
Slaps – Describes something really good, particularly music or food.
Slay – Doing something extremely well.
Snack – A person that you find attractive.
Spilling the Tea – To share gossip or juicy details.
Stan – To obsessively support or be a huge fan of someone or something.
Sus – Short for suspicious, used when someone acts shady or questionable.
Take Several Seats – Telling someone who is getting on your nerves to leave you alone.
Vibe Check – A way to assess the energy or mood of a person or situation.
W – Short for "win," used to celebrate a victory or success.
Yeet – Expressing excitement or to throw something.
