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The Word of the Year According to Gen Z

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Amongst “word of the year” announcements, this is what young people themselves think it is in 2023…

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  • Young people named “rizz” as the top word of the year and other Gen Z-favored slang like slay, cap, and gyatt rank high
  • World events defined 2023 for many, as inflation, recession, and war make their top 20 words of the year
  • Some more recently popular slang, like “standing on business” and “it’s giving” ranked high, and will likely be heard even more in the year to come
As 2023 wraps up, brands and dictionaries alike are announcing a word that defined the year. Merriam-Webster chose “authentic,” and we totally agreed on its importance; Collins chose “AI,” reflecting the tech buzz of the year; and Oxford Dictionary picked the viral Gen Z slang “rizz,” which sent TikTok reeling. With so many moments and...

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