✅ 1. 20 GEN Z BUZZWORDS USED IN AMERICAN NEWS

These are phrases American journalists use when describing young people, social media trends, or online culture.

1. Main Character Energy

Acting like the world revolves around you.

2. Soft Life

Living a stress-free, luxury, peaceful lifestyle.

3. No Cap

“No lie,” “I’m serious.”

4. It’s Giving…

Used to describe the overall vibe of a situation.

5. Doing Too Much

Overreacting or being extra.

6. Bare Minimum

Showing low effort.

7. Go Off

To speak boldly / do something confidently.

8. Low-Key

A little bit, not openly.

9. High-Key

The opposite — openly or obviously.

10. Dragged

Severely criticized online.

11. Receipts

Proof, screenshots, evidence.

12. Viral Moment

Something that blows up online.

13. Unbothered

Not affected by drama.

14. Glow Up

Dramatic transformation (usually positive).

15. Ratioed

Getting more negative comments than likes.

16. Thirst Trap

A photo meant to attract attention.

17. Delulu

Being delusional in a funny way.

18. FOMO

Fear of Missing Out.

19. Stan

A super-fan.

20. Cancelled

Publicly rejected or boycotted.

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