Are you still using “LOL” or “OMG” when communicating with others through the internet? The internet slangs are constantly evolving that makes you feel left out when you failed to catch up with the trend. Wall Street English has compiled the most popular Gen Z slangs of 2023, so you will not feel like waking up in a foreign land when others are playing with these slang words.  

 

1. Caught in 4K  

Speaking of 4K, “ultra-HD” is going to be the word that first popped up in your mind. So, what does it mean by caught in ultra-HD? Ultra-HD refers to social media or photos and videos people capture using their high-definition screens. “Caught in 4K” refers to a slang expression when something illegal got caught on social media with concrete evidence.  

e.g. 

  • A: Hey, did you hear that news? That guy robbed the bank without wearing a mask! 
  • B: OMG, he really got caught in 4K. 

 

2. Fleek  

When you see something mesmerizing and attractive, you may use “fleek” to describe it.  

e.g, 

  • A: Hey girl, your outfit is on fleek! 
  • B: Oh really? Thanks! 

 

3. Flex  

“Flex” originally means bend a part of your body. But in the slang dictionary, it means to show off. It is commonly used by rappers in rap lyrics.    

e.g.  

  • A: Look at my new sneakers!  
  • B: Dude, stop flexing.  

 

4. Lowkey  

It means to do something quietly and without notice.  

e.g. 

  • I am lowkey in love with Anson. But I don’t want anyone to know.  

 

5. Understood the assignment 

When someone did an excellent job, you may use “understood the assignment” to give compliments.  

e.g.  

  • Look how the dog reacts! He really understood the assignment! 

 

6. Rent free  

When you love or hate somebody to a level that it always stays in your head, you can use “live rent-free in one’s head” to describe your feeling.  

e.g. 

  • You have to stop thinking about your conversation with John. He’s living rent-free in your head.  

 

7. FOMO  

 FOMO is the abbreviation of “fear of missing out”. It is an emotional response that you fear of missing out when you leave the social community. 

e.g.  

  • I have a cold, however my major FOMO made me come to this party. 

 

8. Lit  

Lit means cool and exciting.  

e.g.  

  • The party was lit last night. 

 

 

Learn the 8 slangs above and communicate with foreigners smoothly!