Gen Alpha slang · Noun
beef
Meaning
Beef is Gen Alpha slang for an ongoing conflict between two people, used mainly by ages 9–30.
Where it came from
Long-standing hip-hop slang, still fully current.
Tone check
Neutral. "Beef" between children is worth asking about.
Used in a sentence
"They have beef."
Peak: 2000–2026
Age range: 9–30
Safe for adults to use
Related words
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