The primary Gen Z term for ignoring someone, especially by abruptly cutting off communication, is ghosting. It implies stopping texts or calls without explanation, often in dating or friendship contexts. Other, more specific terms include phubbing (ignoring in-person by looking at a phone) and swerve (intentional avoidance).
Ghosting. Ghosting is essentially a Gen Z term for "ignore." In a dating scenario, it could mean the person stops responding instead of explaining that they aren't interested.
To snub is to ignore or refuse to acknowledge someone. If you want to snub your former best friend, you can refuse to even look at her when you pass in the hallway.
Generally, skibidi means something is cool, bad or dumb and is pronounced like "skippity." Its meaning depends on the word its paired with, such as "skibidi rizz," which means someone who is good at flirting, or "skibidi Ohio" which refers to something that is weird or eccentric.
The silent treatment (also known as withholding) is used to punish and regain control of a person. It may feel good to ignore your partner when you feel slighted but, it keeps you from finding real solutions to the problems that are bugging you the most.
Today, swerve's slang meaning is used to describe the intentional and specific avoidance of another person or task. The word most often applies specifically to dating, as people will often use the term to describe the act of rejecting or dodging someone.
"Ohio rizz" combines internet slang terms: "rizz" (charisma/flirting skill) and "Ohio" (weird/cringe/bad), often used with "Skibidi," meaning someone has very strange, bad, or awkward flirting skills, though it can also be used nonsensically as a viral phrase. It's typically an insult, implying someone's attempts to flirt are so bizarre they're laughable, originating from Gen Alpha memes.
Salty. Salty describes being in a bad mood, irritated, bitter or resentful. It is used when someone is irritated or getting annoyed. This term actually predates Gen Alpha but has been fully adopted into their vocabulary for describing someone who's clearly upset about something.
Neglector may apply here . Standoffish is a word used to describe a person who is aloof, distant, haughty. Unsociable is another word that comes to mind. I suggest you use snubber or snob.
disregard intentionally or let pass. verb. bar from attention or consideration. synonyms: brush aside, brush off, discount, dismiss, ignore, push aside.
The most common word for this in American English is probably "snub": verb (used with object), snubbed, snubbing. to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring.
What is the word for deliberately exclude someone?
English Vocabulary 📖 OSTRACIZE (v.) To deliberately exclude or ban someone from a group, society, or social circle; to shun or ignore someone completely. Examples: She was unfairly ostracized by her classmates after the rumor spread.
Out in the cold - Similar to “left out in the cold,” this phrase means to be excluded or ignored. Leave someone out - To “leave someone out” means to exclude them from an activity, event, or group.
"Skibidi" is a gibberish term coined by the creator of an animated YouTube series and can mean "cool" or "bad" or be used with no real meaning as a joke. "Skibidi" is a gibberish term coined by the creator of an animated YouTube series and can mean "cool" or "bad" or be used with no real meaning as a joke.
The ultimate Gen Z slang list: popular words, lingo and phrases
Ate. Meaning: Used to praise someone who delivered an outstanding performance, nailed a task, or impressed with their style—nothing to do with actual eating. ...
