Gen Z’s Language Evolution: The Best Slangs of 2024

"Demure," meaning modest or reserved, made a major comeback in 2024, particularly in fashion and aesthetics discussions

"Pookie," a term of endearment for someone irresistibly adorable, was revived by Gen Z couples in 2024, evolving from a pet or baby nickname

"Brain rot" became popular in 2024 to describe the negative effects of consuming excessive low-quality content, particularly on social media

"Delulu," short for delusional, describes someone with unrealistic beliefs or expectations

"Main character energy (MCE)" refers to a person’s attitude and behavior resembling the protagonist in a story or movie

"Ate" is slang for doing something exceptionally well or deserving praise, often used to show admiration

"It's giving" is used to describe the vibes or energy someone or something is giving off, becoming a popular commentary tool in 2024

"Girl math" is an internet meme describing how some people, often women, justify their spending decisions

"Beige flag" refers to quirky behavior that isn't necessarily good or bad, based on the dating terms "green flag" and "red flag"

"Doom scrolling" refers to endlessly scrolling through bad news online, despite feeling anxious or upset