20 Gen Alpha Slang Words Explained

If you have ever heard a kid say “skibidi,” “6-7,” or “aura” and wondered whether you accidentally walked into a completely different language, you are not alone. Gen Alpha slang has developed its own fast-moving vocabulary, especially through TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, gaming, memes, and other online communities. Gen Alpha is generally used to describe the generation born between 2010 and 2025.

So, if you’re having trouble decoding some of the confusing words you often hear the kiddos say in today’s world, here are some of the most popular Gen Alpha slang words you should know. 

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1. Skibidi

Skibidi is one of the most recognizable Gen Alpha slang words. It is intentionally nonsensical and can mean something like cool, weird, bad, or practically nothing depending on the situation. The word became associated with the viral Skibidi Toilet series after spreading through TikTok and YouTube. Dictionary.com says Gen Alpha frequently uses skibidi and its variations online.

2. Six-Seven

Six-seven, often written as 67 or 6-7, is one of the biggest examples of recent Gen Alpha slang. It is intentionally difficult to define and can be used as a random response, an inside joke, or simply as a way of showing that someone understands the meme. According to Dictionary.com, which crowned the term its “Word Of The Year” in 2025, some say the expression means “so-so” or “maybe this, maybe that,” especially when paired with a hand gesture where both palms face up and move alternately up and down.

I guess it’s up for interpretation? You never really know with Gen Alpha slang. People also use 67 as a way to respond to questions or as a result of seeing the…