Calling all Z-ers, our generation’s lingo has been demeaned and misunderstood by our elders for quite some time. Now “Brainrot” is Oxford’s English Dictionary “Word of the Year” for 2024. We need ways to better translate our own lingo now more than ever. Here, I have provided the perfect solution.
Parents and guardians: Haven’t you ever wondered how your children speak with an ever- evolving English dictionary? Have you ever felt that there was a language barrier between you and your younglings? Well I have the perfect solution for you.
In this column lies a dictionary of all the words and phrases you might not have heard or have heard from your children, but never really understood. Here’s an inside look into your children’s minds.
-Alpha (noun.) A leader, someone who is looked up to above all because of his courage and no-nonsense behavior.
For example- The alpha was leading our pep rally for the Black Panthers this year.
-Beta (noun.) A loser or geek who lacks respect from the majority of their peers.
For example- The beta was bullied for his lack of social media status.
-Gyatt (noun.) A person with a large stature, specifically their back end.
For example- The man’s gyatt was quite noticeable.
-Mew (verb.) To shape your jawline in order to look more professional.
For example- The principal likes to mew during his conferences so he can show his professionalism.
-Rizz (noun/adj.) A obtained quality of confidence, charisma, and immense passion recognized by a person of interest.
For example- His rizz was admired by the ladies.
-Sigma (noun.) Someone who has admirable qualities and is led by their own strong ideals, opinions.
For example- The sigma was praised throughout the halls of Milton High School for marching to the tune of his own drum.
-Skibidi (adjective.) A really good time, person, or thing.
For example- This deli wrap is very skibidi.
-TikTok Rizz Party (noun.) A crazy celebration bash exclusive to Gen Z.
For example- The senior skit was almost like a tiktok rizz party.
Using these terms provided above, all parents and children should have the new-found ability to bond over these phrases, whether it’s about when the next TikTok Rizz Party will take place, or maybe who’s the real sigma in your family?
