11 Gen Z Terms That are Confusing but Very Peng and Fire
Every generation has its own sayings and terms that it created. Usually, it’s met with an eye roll by its elders.
Baby boomers had “it’s a gas,” “groovy,” and “square.” Generation X served up “gnarly,” “stoked,” “gag me with a spoon,” and “talk to the hand.” Millennials gave us “sorry, not sorry,” “bae,” “trolling,” “woke,” and “sus.”
Maybe you’re familiar with most of them, however, there’s a good chance you’re not aware of some of the words and phrases the Gen Z folks have brought into the world.
Those crazy kids born between 1997 and 2012 have some good, but confusing terms that Yahoo shared and listed for our enjoyment. They refer to a study by Mentos Gum that shows “nearly half (49%) of the 2,000 people polled … believe that Gen Z has the quirkiest terminology out of all generations.”
Here are some of the oddest on their list:
Choong – describes someone attractive: “That girl on the train was choong.”
Leng – describes a beautiful object or person: “That guy is leng.” or “This painting is leng.”
‘It slaps’ – when something is desirable or good: “This meal slaps.”
‘This hits different’ – something out of the ordinary or better than usual: “I haven’t eaten all day, this pizza hits different.”
Peng – someone or something very attractive or desirable: “He’s peng.” or “That’s peng.”
Aired – to be ignored: “I’ve been messaging her all day but she aired me.”
Ick – cringe, something you get: “He ate like a dog, it gave me the ick” or “She’s way too clingy, it’s such an ick.”
Snatched – beautiful body or face: “Your make-up is snatched” or “Her body is snatched.”
Drip – describes an outfit, accessory or person: “Your outfit is drippy” or “He had insane drip.”
Fire – something that is really good: “This song is fire.”
Fresh – how someone carries themselves, someone that is dressed well: “You look fresh!”
I have two Gen Z kids, and I tried to work some of their terms into our conversation. While I thought the idea was fresh, they aired me because it gave them the ick.
4 of the Top Jobs NOT Suited for Millennials To Work
1. Factory Worker
It will be much too boring thanks to the lack of creativity and stimulation. The “tasks are repetitive and strictly defined, leaving no room for experimentation or personal touches.” Some people prefer this kind of job, but not those between 25 and 40 years old.
A man working in an engine manufacturing factory. (Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
2. Door-to-Door Sales Rep
Most of the solicitors showing up at my door recently appear to be under the age of 25. That small sample size tells me that Generation Z, as of today, is ok with this gig. However, for Millennials, the salary fluctuates too much month-to-month, which is one of the huge turn-offs.
An old residential street in the United States. (Photo by: Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
3. Travel agent or data entry clerk
Most know, including Millenials that these jobs are on their way to being almost obsolete. This is due to technology and very few people not already booking their own vacations online. Data entry is either done automatically or can be done very easily.
The window display of a travel agent shows a beach scene. (Photo by DAVID GANNON/AFP via Getty Images)
4. Coal Miner
Most Millennials are socially conscious and committed to sustainability. They’re looking to reduce their impact on the environment, not add to it. Working in this field would go against what they believe in, plus its really hard work and not really the most healthy choice for an occupation.
A miner stands in one of the tunnels at a coal mine on June 9, 2023. (Photo by Anatolii Stepanov / AFP) (Photo by ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images)
