Using the words ‘slay’, ‘bet’ and the laughing emoji makes you look old, according to Generation Alpha.
The slang terms, popular with Gen Z (those aged 13-26), are ‘out’ and newer terms including ‘GYAT’, ‘preppy’ and the crying emoji are in.
Influencer Nicole Pellegrino, 31, from New Jersey shared a clip to Tiktok speaking to her ‘Gen Alpha’ sister and her ‘bestie’.
Gen Alpha, those currently aged 13 and under, believe that when texting, if you laugh you should send