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The digital natives born into AI and TikTok
Born: 2010-2025
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Gen Alpha
Age Range
0-14 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 0-14 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
2010-2025
Average Income
Not applicable (mostly dependents)
Average Net Worth
Not applicable (mostly dependents)
A nonsense term that became Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year. It is intentionally meaningless and used to confuse older generations or as "brain rot" humor.
Example:
"My little brother just ran into the room, yelled '6-7!', and ran out."
To be socially and politically aware, especially regarding issues of racial and social justice.
Example:
"That documentary was very woke."
Shorthand for 'win' - celebrating success or something good.
Example:
"Got the job today, big W!"
An assessment of someone's or something's atmosphere or "vibe."
Example:
"I don't know about him... he failed the vibe check."
"Algo-speak" (algorithm-speak) for "dead" or the act of "killing" to avoid censorship on platforms.
Example:
"The villain in the movie wanted to unalive the hero."
Gossip or juicy information. "Spill the tea" means to share the gossip.
Example:
"What happened after I left? Spill the tea."
Acronym: 'To Be Honest' - used to introduce an honest opinion.
Example:
"TBH, I didn't really like that movie."
Short for "suspicious" or "suspect."
Example:
"The way he's acting is really sus."
Acronym: 'Shaking My Head' - expressing disappointment or disbelief.
Example:
"He forgot his keys again? SMH."
Similar to "ate," meaning to do something perfectly or look amazing.
Example:
"Your outfit slays today."
Originating from the "Skibidi Toilet" YouTube series. It can mean something is bad, weird, or chaotic, but is often used as a nonsense word.
Example:
"That whole situation was so weird, it was pure skibidi."
Someone who is overly eager or submissive to someone they are attracted to, in hopes of winning their affection.
Example:
"He's simping for her so hard, it's embarrassing."
A "lone wolf" type who is successful and popular but operates outside of normal social hierarchies. (Often used ironically)
Example:
"He doesn't talk to anyone, just gets his work done. He's a true sigma."
To be bitter, annoyed, or upset about something minor.
Example:
"He's just salty because he lost the game."
Short for charisma. The ability to charm or flirt with someone successfully. (Verb: "to rizz someone")
Example:
"He has unspoken rizz."
A term of endearment, often used in an exaggerated, ironic, or "cutesy" way.
Example:
"You're my favorite person, pookie."
An expression used to swear that something is absolutely true. "I swear to God."
Example:
"That's the craziest thing I've ever seen, on God."
Acronym: 'Oh My God' - an exclamation of surprise.
Example:
"OMG, did you see that?"
Used as an adjective to describe something as weird, bizarre, or unnervingly strange, based on the "Only in Ohio" meme trend.
Example:
"You see that guy juggling fish? That's so Ohio."
"Non-Playable Character." Someone who acts in a robotic, generic, or unthinking way, as if they don't have their own thoughts.
Example:
"He just repeats the same phrases. He's a total NPC."
