Re:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/article ... 35512.html
"
24 Gen Alpha Slang Terms"
Term:
Low-key: "Quietly, secretly or subtly."
How to use it: "I low-key love this show."
"This slang allows kids to admit something without fully committing to it emotionally.
It softens confessions and opinions, making them sound more casual or secretive.
It's the opposite of being 'dramatic' or 'extra'."
This slang intentionally creates generation isolation from "the rest of the world",
giving it unique identity and camaraderie, and facilitated by internet's social media.
For the rest of the world, if you're not Gen Alpha (GenA), "
24 skidoo"
(from "23 skidoo", a famous 1920s American slang term meaning
to leave quickly, get out of here, or 'beat it')
(
Google AI Overview) "Generation Alpha includes people born from roughly 2010 to 2024.
Succeeding GenZ, GenA is first generation born entirely in 21st century. Most are children
of Millennials, growing up surrounded by touchscreens, streaming platforms, and AI."
So, this GenA (Alpha) now differentiates from GenO (Omega).
Who are Omegas? If this means "end", it's the fading generations.
Re:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/hea ... 285172007/
" 'Polyester’ (lifestyle) is Gen Z’s newest viral insult."
"Gen Zers are using it to call something low-quality or cheap ... stems from a negative perception
of polyester fabrics that's been growing for some years, compared to high-blend cotton fabrics."
Another good example of "Gen"erative term creation in this internet era,
and suggesting a Generation is woefully complacent if not creating new terms.
However,
GenZzz is a Gen-free term to contemplate with a nap.
Rod
