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What does VSCO girl mean?

Gen Slang Word VSCO girl is used or popularized by Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Understand the definition of VSCO girl so that we can better use it. Language is constantly evolving, especially among the younger generation. Mastering emerging slang can help adults (such as parents and teachers) better understand the way young people think and their cultural background, and avoid the gap caused by the generation gap.

The Definition of VSCO girl

Definition: A stereotypical white girl who often takes trendy and "basic" pictures of themself to later edit and post online..

Examples: "I love your aesthetic! You're such a VSCO girl."

Origin: Named after VSCO, a photography app released in 2011. The term "VSCO girl" originated in late 2018 and was popularized in 2019 on social media platforms such as TikTok where it became a trendy Internet aesthetic. The phrase has since fallen out of popularity in late 2019.

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Generation Z, often abbreviated as Gen Z and colloquially referred to as Zoomers, includes individuals born from 1997 to the early 2010s. The Pew Research Center defines this generation as spanning from 1997 to 2012. This definition has been acknowledged by both the United States Library of Congress and Statistics Canada. A 2022 report from the U.S. Census Bureau identifies Generation Z as those born from 1997 to 2013. Members of this generation experienced the onset and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic during their childhood or early adulthood.

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.