Gen Alpha slang · Adverb
deadass
Meaning
Deadass is Gen Alpha slang for seriously, I am not joking, used mainly by ages 12–28.
Where it came from
New York AAVE, spread nationally through drill music and then TikTok.
Tone check
Neutral. Marks sincerity.
Used in a sentence
"I'm deadass."
"Deadass, that happened."
Peak: 2017–2026
Age range: 12–28
Safe for adults to use
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