Generation Z
Slanguage (Slang language) in Australia amongst Generation Z
Slanguage Top 5’s
In Word Up we analyse slanguage in Australia and particularly amongst Generation Z. Here’s a summary:
Top 5 Changed Slang words
|
WORD |
BABY BOOMERS |
GENERATION Z |
|
Dang |
Mighty fine |
Disappointment or surprise |
|
Freak |
Weirdo |
Very skilled or good looking |
|
Bananas |
Crazy |
Cute or adorable |
|
Dude |
Male – usually a friend |
Anyone, male or female |
|
LOL |
Lots of love |
Laugh out loud |
Top 5 blended words
|
WORD |
SOURCE / DEFINITION |
|
Chillax |
Chill + relax |
|
Confuzzled |
Confused + puzzled |
|
Twittersphere |
The Twitter world |
|
‘Sup |
What’s up – a greeting |
|
Cyberslacking |
Using the internet at work for non-work purposes |
Top 5 overused slanguage
|
WORD |
DEFINITION |
|
Whatevs |
Whatever |
|
Defs |
Definitely |
|
Dis |
Disrespect |
|
Totes |
Totally |
|
Fo’ shiz |
For sure |
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