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While this term is still associated with beauty, Gen Z uses it to describe a pleasing style, mood, aura, fashion sense, or taste. Can be used as an adjective or noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love that brand’s aesthetic; it’s so modern but old fashioned at the same time. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Something that made you rethink your life outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That Company Y commercial about the old man looking back on his life through the lens of his dresser might have been corny, but it altered my brain chemistry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bad opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’d rather us get no Fridays off all summer and do winter Fridays instead? That’s a bad take.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mainstream or unoriginal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you see X Company\u2019s Instagram<\/a> reel? It got a ton of likes, but it seemed kind of basic to me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Embarrassing; \u201couch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n I accidentally sent an email meant for you to my boss. Big yikes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bop<\/p>\n\n\n\n A really good song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s use that new Doja Cat song for our next TikTok<\/a>. It’s a bop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To stop supporting someone because of their unethical behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I saw that the company fired employees who told people to go out and vote on their social media \u2014 it\u2019s canceled.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not literally the chief executive officer, but the best at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She\u2019s the CEO of viral tweets. I wish we had her on the <\/em>marketing<\/em><\/a> team.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n >>MORE: <\/strong>Level up your marketing skills with a Forage marketing virtual experience program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often used as \u201cI\u2019m dead\u201d to mean you find something hilarious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you see they tried to promote the company with a TikTok trend from two years ago? I\u2019m dead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the top; dramatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He wants us to present the slides and do a separate recording of them? That\u2019s so extra.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n >>MORE:<\/strong> How to Improve Your Presentation Skills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When someone or something was once popular, and now isn’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cold calling used to be our best sales tactic, but TBH, it kind of fell off.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tweak or do something tactfully, skillfully, or cleverly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ll send my <\/em>cover letter<\/em><\/a> draft to you by EOD \u2014 I just need to finesse it a bit first.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Great, amazing, exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That graphic you made for Instagram was fire. Nice work!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For real; true, valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If I don\u2019t get that job after the <\/em>hiring manager<\/em><\/a> <\/em>spent the entire <\/em>Zoom interview<\/em><\/a> complimenting me, I\u2019m going to be upset fr.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Show off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can\u2019t wait to flex my <\/em>presentation skills<\/em><\/a> at the all-hands meeting on Tuesday; they won\u2019t know what hit them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for with Forage’s free job simulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Greatest of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serena Williams is the G.O.A.T. of tennis, but she’s also killing it off the court \u2014 she was in multiple Super Bowl ads just this year. Queen of sports and sponsorships.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A positive sign about someone or something. Opposite of “red flag.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n I wasn’t sure if I wanted to apply to Company Z, then I saw their list of <\/em>benefits<\/em><\/a> included free therapy sessions, gym membership, and office snacks. Green flags all around \u2014 I just sent in my application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Desirable; what you want out of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You showed up to a team meeting late because your last meeting was an exclusive interview with Selena Gomez. I mean, goals. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you suddenly don’t hear back from someone with no explanation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I thought I was a shoe-in for that role, but after the second interview, the recruiter totally ghosted me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A woman who acts as her own boss, though the term has evolved since its inception to take on both positive and negative connotations<\/a>. For Gen Zers, typically used ironically as a hard-working person who puts work before anything else. Both a noun and verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve been putting in 12-hour days this week. I\u2019m in my girlboss era.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Revealing something new suddenly and without previous warning; typically refers to a new relationship. Opposite of “soft launch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you see Kelly’s hard launch in the #watercooler channel? Her wedding pictures are incredible, but I had no idea she was even engaged!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very, really, definitely. Opposite of lowkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I highkey want that promotion but I\u2019ve already made it clear to my boss, like, five times.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experiencing something that feels different or new compared to before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My afternoon iced latte hits different after that <\/em>networking<\/em><\/a> event this morning.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding something hilarious; see “sending me” and \u2620\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you see that new meme Company Z put out after the Met Gala? I’m weak.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Used to describe a specific period of your life around a central theme. For example, if you’re in a period where everything is going wrong, you might be in your “flop” era<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I used to wear pajamas all day to work on my couch, but now I’m commuting almost every day. I’m in my office era.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Referring to something that stands out about a person, thing or situation; can be used as either an insult or a compliment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not X Company running an ad about climate change when they\u2019re literally ruining the environment. It\u2019s the hypocrisy for me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you know you know; something that’s only understood by a few people with context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Darn, I messed up the formatting in that promotional email. Marketing tragedy, IYKYK.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n On the downlow; secretly, understatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I lowkey want to volunteer for the social committee, but I haven\u2019t spoken to anyone on it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Something you can\u2019t stop thinking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That new jingle from Company Z\u2019s ad lives rent-free in my head.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Someone who’s confident and in control of their life. The world revolves around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jess got a promotion and engaged on the same day. She has such main character energy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n An iconic feminine figure. Typically used as “someone is mother.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kathy shut down that board member when he was being sexist. She’s mother.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning sign; negative sign about something or someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s nothing about diversity, equity, or inclusion on the company’s site. Huge red flag. I’ll have to ask the recruiter about it in my interview.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good, amazing, excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wow, Betty, I love the look of the new website. The sign-up form flow slaps.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To do something well. Can be used as a verb (“you slayed”), noun (“that’s so slay”), or a singular compliment (“slay”). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slay, Julian, you crushed that sales pitch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Subtly revealing something new through a small hint; typically refers to a new relationship. Opposite of “hard launch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you see Company Z’s new Instagram post? I think they’re soft launching a new partnership with Diet Coke \u2014 you can see *just* part of a Diet Coke label in the corner of the picture.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Go for it; usually used when someone is going after someone or something they’re interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think you should ask him for the salary bump this week. Shoot your shot \u2014 the worst that can happen is he says no.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To be a fan of; liking something a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you see Y Company\u2019s new plus-size fashion campaign? We stan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding something hilarious; see \u201cdead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gif she sent in #watercooler-chats is sending me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Suspicious<\/p>\n\n\n\n Company X announced an influencer campaign last month, but today the influencers they were supposed to work with took down their sponsored posts. I wonder why \u2014 isn\u2019t that a little sus?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gossip, news, or juicy information. Frequently used in \u201cspilling the tea,\u201d when sharing loaded information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you attend the strategic planning meeting on Monday? Spill the tea.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bad; low quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m going to have to restart the project. The draft I’ve been working on is trash.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n That feeling when. Usually accompanied by an image or gif<\/p>\n\n\n\n TFW your boss finally tells you you’re doing a good job.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Used when someone’s done a great job or has gone above and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She didn’t just present this quarter’s sales numbers \u2014 she added great context, fun gifs, and even made the presentation interactive. Hannah absolutely understood the assignment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeling, atmosphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n If I want to do a vibe check on a company before applying, I\u2019ll look at their ratings on Glassdoor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m so glad sales got the W with that deal last week; things were looking bleak before then.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n >>MORE: <\/strong>Experience a day in the life in sales with Forage\u2019s sales virtual experience programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Politically aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After some controversy with its ad campaigns in the early 2000s, I’m glad Company Z is turning around and producing some more woke ones this year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gen Z’s enemy when it comes to emojis. Reserved for their millennial counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hilarious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hilarious; see “dead.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may already be familiar with all the Gen Z jargon, but what about the workplace skills you need to land a job? 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