Slay is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “To succeed, impress, or dominate — often with style”. Here’s the full Slay meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Slay? Slay Meaning Explained
To succeed, impress, or dominate — often with style
Slay is the ultimate Gen Z praise word. If you slay, you killed it — your fit, your vibe, your presence. Iconic.
“Slay” is Gen Z’s crown emoji in word form. It’s praise for anyone owning their vibe, outfit, or presence. A celebration of effort, confidence, and impact.
Slay — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Not him slaying in group chat energy 😭”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “Slay queen. You ate that.” | Used to hype someone when they serve looks or confidence. |
| “She slayed that presentation fr.” | A high praise word for total success or presence. |
| “Not him slaying in group chat energy 😭” | Tied to fashion, confidence, and online performance. |
| “This edit slays every time.” | Popular across TikTok, Twitter, and fan edits. |
| “Slay day fit unlocked.” | Used seriously or ironically depending on context. |
Slay = winning hard. Looking good. Owning it.
Where Did “Slay” Come From? Slay Origin
Slay began wide-spread usage in the 2010s
Exploded through Stan Twitter and TikTok fashion creators.
Slay in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Slay in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Slay in every language.
Slay意味｜Slayとは？ 🇯🇵
Slayの意味は？カッコいい、バッチリ決まってる感じ。
Slay（スレイ）は、何かが完璧にうまくいった時の褒め言葉。
Slay의미｜Slay이란? 🇰🇷
Slay 뜻: 스타일이나 태도가 완벽하게 멋질 때 사용됨.
Slay(슬레이)는 멋있고 인상적인 모습을 칭찬할 때 써요.
Slay意思｜Slay是什么？ 🇨🇳
Slay 是什么意思？形容极具气场或魅力的表现。
Slay（猛）表示一种自信和成功的状态。
Slay Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet Slay? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Slay? Ausdruck für ein starkes Auftreten.
Slay ist ein Lob für beeindruckendes Aussehen oder Auftreten.
Slay Significado｜¿Qué Significa Slay? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Slay? Alguien que logró algo con estilo.
Slay se usa para decir que alguien lo hizo increíble.
Slay Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire Slay? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire Slay? Segnale di approvazione totale.
Slay è il massimo dei complimenti per chi spacca.
Slay Signification｜C’est Quoi Slay? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Slay ? Cela signifie “tout déchirer”.
Slay est utilisé pour féliciter un look ou une action réussie.
Slay значение｜Что такое Slay? 🇷🇺
Что значит Slay? Это про того, кто добился успеха с размахом.
Slay — это комплимент за уверенность и стиль.
Slay ما معنى｜المعنى Slay؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Slay؟ هو مدح شخص تألق في شيء ما。
Slay هو تعبير يُستخدم للإعجاب بالأناقة أو النجاح.
Slay Overview
Slay is how Gen Z signals approval, slayfully.
That’s the full slang guide for Slay, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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I’m 19 with Italian roots (yes, I’m fluent in both Italian and Italian Brainrot 🇮🇹💅) and I love covering everything from TikTok trends to Gen Alpha drama.
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