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Slang Words Starting with A
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words beginning with A that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AF | As F**k, an intensifier to emphasize extremes. People use "AF" to emphasize the extremity of a situation or trait. | It's cold AF outside, make sure to wear something warm!This party is fun AF!I'm tired AF after that workout. | ||
Addy | "Addy" is short for Adderall, a prescription medication often used to treat ADHD.. Addy is often used to assist in staying focused during long study sessions or work. | I've got a big exam tomorrow; I might need an addy to keep focused.Can you get me an addy? I have so much work to catch up on.He usually takes an addy when he needs to pull an all-nighter. | ||
Amirite | Abbreviation of "Am I right?" seeking rhetorical agreement. Amirite is often used to seek validation of one's opinion at the end of a statement. | That was the best movie this year, amirite?Nothing beats homemade pizza, amirite?We all hate traffic, amirite? | ||
Amped | Excited or energized. Amped is often used to express heightened excitement about a forthcoming event or situation. | I'm amped for the concert this weekend!She's really amped about her new job.We're all amped up after that win! | ||
Asl | Shortened version of "as hell." Unrelated to early Internet slang, "age/sex/location.". | "Your shirt looks cool asl." | as hell | |
Aura | A quantifiable unit referring to how cool (positive integer) or uncool (negative integer) an individual is.. | "Oh, you failed to rizz that level 10 gyatt? -1000000 aura loss lil bro.""How much aura did I lose when I got Fanum taxed in Ohio?" | Aura loss, aura gain | Generation Alpha slang. Gained popularity in 2024 on TikTok before spreading to other social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Shorts. |
Af/Asf | Shortened version of "as fuck.". | "That is lame asf.""You're crazy af!" | as fuck | The abbreviation "AF" was first defined by Urban Dictionary user Mr McDownage on October 10, 2011. The term was popularized by Twitter user @whitepplquote on June 7, 2015, tweeting "Saying 'af' instead of 'As Fuck.'" |
Ate | Phrase used to show admiration or praise for someone who succeeded or performed well in something.. | "Girl, you ate that outfit.""That choreography ate down.""They ate and left no crumbs." | Ate down, Eat, Eating, Ate that, Ate it up, Devoured, Ate and left no crumbs, Left no crumbs | Term originated in the African-American LGBTQ+ communities in the 2000s. Popularized by social media platforms such as TikTok. |