What the Sigma Does "67" Mean?
If you have no clue what kids are saying these days, you're not alone. It feels like new slang words are popping up every week, with the latest obsession being "67" (read as "six seven"). But what does it all mean—and do these phrases even mean anything? If you're trying to decode what your kids are saying, we've got you covered. From "what the Sigma" to "cheugy boomer," here are 20 Gen Alpha slang terms to know to stay in the loop on all the "tea."
1. What the Sigma
If you've heard your kids say "what the Sigma" and were immediately confused, you're not alone. The simplest explanation of this phrase is that it's similar to saying, "what the heck?" But if you've heard your kids just say "Sigma," it means "lone wolf," or a person who's successful and self-reliant.
2. Beta
Another Greek word that's being redefined by Gen Alpha is "Beta." To call someone a "Beta" is to say that they're weak, passive, and a follower; in other words, a "Beta" is the opposite of an "Alpha" or "Sigma." It's often used to describe people ("He's such a Beta").
3. Skibidi
"Skibidi" is one of those words that will make you go "huh?" every time you hear it, and again, you're not alone. The word originates from a YouTube web series called "Skibidi Toilet" by animator Alexey Gerasimov, where human-headed toilets spin and sing songs. Though "skibidi" is mostly nonsensical, you might hear different variations, like "skibidi toilet rizz" or "skibidi Ohio rizz."
4. GYAT
Also spelled "gyatt," this is a term that's used when expressing strong surprise or admiration. It's claimed to have been derived from African-American speech, and is now used in exclamation when you see someone with an attractive, hourglass body or shapely buttocks.
5. Fanum Tax
"Fanum tax" is the act of stealing someone's food. The term was derived from a Twitch streamer, Fanum, who "taxes" people by taking bites of other content creators' food during live streams. However, you may sometimes hear your kids use it nonsensically.
6. Aura
"Aura" is someone's natural vibe, personality, or "coolness." To say someone has "negative aura," then, would mean they have bad vibes. You may also sometimes hear "aura farming," which means that someone is deliberately doing things to gain "aura" or look cool.
7. Just Put the Fries in the Bag
Ever heard Gen Z say "lock in"? Well, that's similar to what Gen Alpha kids mean when they say, "just put the fries in the bag, bro." Most kids use it to mean "get to the point," such as when someone's talking on and on ("yapping") and needs to just spit it out.
8. Backrooms
"Backrooms" technically refer to the spaces in video games where the player isn't technically supposed to see. As such, these liminal spaces are often barren and eerie-looking, like something out of a nightmare or horror movie.
9. Chad Alpha
"Chad Alpha," or sometimes just "Chad," is a term for a successful, attractive male. Gen Alpha kids usually use it to describe a stereotypical "Alpha" male who's dominant and confident—though the term isn't always used as a compliment, but rather, the opposite ("He's such a Chad.")
10. Six Seven
Ah, the phrase every Gen Alpha kid is saying these days. Yet, even with how many times you've probably heard it, what does "67" even mean? Well, it doesn't actually mean anything. In fact, the whole point is that the expression is nonsensical. Kids are just saying it to say it. The term, however, originates from a song by American rapper Skrilla, called "Doot Doot."
11. Chopped
If your Gen Alpha kids say that someone looks "chopped," they mean that they look bad, ugly, or unattractive. It can also be used to describe other things, like a project or an artwork, which would then mean that it was poorly done.
12. Mewing
"Mewing" is the act of—especially in young men—sticking your tongue to the roof of your mouth to sharpen your jawline. Social media has made the practice popular, as many young kids have said that "mewing" has helped them get a more defined facial structure.
13. Clock That Tea
To say "clock that tea" means to notice or call out someone's behavior, or to reveal juicy gossip. You might hear your kids say it when they're pointing out drama or when they were right about something shady going on. For example: "When she said she never liked him—I clocked that tea!"
14. Choked
If your kids tell you that they're "choked" about something, they mean that they're really upset or disappointed. For example, they might say they're "choked" about all the homework they have to do, or that they're "choked" because they didn't do well on a test.
15. Gagged
Though you might think "gagged" is similar to "choked," there's a difference. If your kids tell you that they were "gagged" about something, it means that they were super shocked, surprised, or amazed by it. For example, they might be "gagged" by a really nice outfit or a delicious dish.
16. Mogging
To say someone is "mogging" means that they're outperforming all the people around them. For example, your kids might say their classmate "mogged" everyone else in their class photo—that means that their classmate looked so good and attractive to the point that everyone else looked bad in comparison.
17. Cheugy Boomer
You might think "cheugy boomer" is just another nonsensical phrase that your kids have made up and like to repeat to annoy you, but to understand it, you need to know what both words mean. "Boomer," as you might already know, refers to the older, out-of-touch generation. "Cheugy" means untrendy, uncool, or "trying too hard." Put them together, and you have an expression that means someone who's outdated, cringy, or awkward.
18. Ohio
Ohio is a state in the US, yes, but when Gen Alpha kids say it, they don't technically mean the state. Or, well, sort of. The simplest explanation is that the term means something weird, strange, undesirable, or cringy. For example, "Ohio rizz" means that someone has bad charisma and flirting skills.
19. Unc
"Unc" is short for "uncle," and is used to describe someone who's old, outdated, out-of-touch, or even creepy. The said person doesn't have to actually be old—they just need to act in a way that makes them seem like an "unc." You may also hear "unc status."
20. Glazing
No, "glazing" doesn't mean to "glaze" a donut (although there is a link: coating with too much sweetness or flattery). Instead, "glazing" means you're sucking up to someone or showering them with excessive praise. It often has a negative connotation, like someone who's overly praising someone else to the point of being too much.
