Gen Z Slang Translator
Decode Gen Z and internet slang into plain English (no cap, rizz, bussin, delulu, mid, sus, iykyk) with a glossary, or turn plain English into slang.
Slang changes quickly and meanings vary between groups; this list was checked in 2026. Words that also have an ordinary meaning (fire, lit, cap, cooked) are only translated in slang phrases such as “that’s cap” or “we’re cooked”.
| Slang | Meaning | Times |
|---|---|---|
| no cap | no lie, seriously | 1 |
| bussin | excellent, very tasty | 1 |
| fr | for real, honestly | 1 |
| lowkey | somewhat, quietly | 1 |
| rizz | charm, flirting skill | 1 |
| mid | average, unimpressive | 1 |
| iykyk | an inside reference | 1 |
Got a message that says “no cap, this is bussin fr” and not sure what it means? Paste it here and get plain English back, with a glossary of every slang term that was found. About 140 Gen Z and internet slang terms and phrases are covered, from long-standing ones like sus, mid and lowkey to newer ones like rizz, delulu, aura farming and crash out. It also works the other way, turning plain English into slang for a joke.
How to use this tool
- Paste the text.
- Choose slang → plain English, or plain English → slang.
- For decoding, choose whether to replace the slang or keep it with the meaning in brackets.
- Read the glossary table for a short definition of each term.
Formula
Longest matching slang phrase first → plain replacement; words with an everyday meaning only inside slang phrases
Multi-word phrases (“understood the assignment”, “spill the tea”) are matched before single words, ignoring capital letters, and the replacement keeps the capital of the original. Words that are also ordinary English, such as fire, lit, cap, ate, cooked, sigma and Ohio, are only decoded inside phrases that show the slang meaning (“that’s cap”, “we’re cooked”, “so ohio”), so a sentence about a real fire is left alone. W, L and GOAT are matched only in capitals. The list was reviewed in 2026; slang moves fast, so new terms may be missing.
Example
The sample “No cap, this pizza is bussin fr. Lowkey the new guy has rizz, but his playlist is mid. iykyk.” becomes “No lie, this pizza is really good for real. Kind of the new guy has charm, but his playlist is mediocre. if you know, you know.” The glossary lists 7 terms with their meanings.
Frequently asked questions
What does “no cap” mean?
“Cap” means a lie, so “no cap” means “no lie” or “for real”. “That’s cap” means “that’s not true”.
What do rizz, mid and delulu mean?
Rizz is charm or flirting skill (from “charisma”), mid means mediocre or unimpressive, and delulu is short for delusional, often used jokingly about unrealistic hopes.
Why is a term missing or translated oddly?
Slang changes fast and differs between groups and platforms, and one word can mean different things in different places. The plain replacements are short so the sentence still reads, which can make them a little stiff; the glossary gives the fuller meaning.
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