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What does Ate mean?
Understanding the Gen Alpha Slang Word "Ate" can help parents and teachers integrate into youth culture and bridge the generation gap.
The Definition of Ate
Definition: Phrase used to show admiration or praise for someone who succeeded or performed well in something..
Examples: "Girl, you ate that outfit."
"That choreography ate down."
"They ate and left no crumbs."
Variations: Ate down, Eat, Eating, Ate that, Ate it up, Devoured, Ate and left no crumbs, Left no crumbs
Origin: Term originated in the African-American LGBTQ+ communities in the 2000s. Popularized by social media platforms such as TikTok.
Alphabetical Index of Slang Words
Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha, is the cohort that follows Generation Z. Researchers and popular media generally consider the early 2010s as the starting point for this generation, with the mid-2020s marking its conclusion. Generation Alpha is notable for being the first generation born entirely in the 21st century. By 2015, approximately 2.5 million individuals were born each week globally, and it is projected that Gen Alpha will reach nearly two billion in size by 2025.