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What does Hits different mean?

Understanding the Gen Alpha Slang Word "Hits different" can help parents and teachers integrate into youth culture and bridge the generation gap.

The Definition of Hits different

Definition: Something that is better in a peculiar manner..

Examples: "Sprite from McDonald's just hits different."

Variations: Hit different

Origin: Originates from fans of YouTubers Daniel Howell and Phil Lester. In 2019, Howell came out as gay; his fans subsequently posted clips of him and Lester together, with the term "hits different" in the titles. Beginning in July 2019, it spread out of the gay community.

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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.