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Coverage dated October 10, 2026

Decoding Gen Alpha: 5 slang terms kids are using these days (and what they mean)

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Gen Alpha’s slang can feel like an entirely different variant of the English language, shaped by TikTok, memes and Twitch streamers.

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    Gen Alpha’s slang can feel like an entirely different variant of the English language, shaped by TikTok, memes and Twitch streamers.

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