Gen Alpha slang · Noun
era
Meaning
Era is Gen Alpha slang for a phase of life you are currently in, used mainly by ages 11–30.
Where it came from
Mainstreamed by music-tour marketing around 2023.
Tone check
Playful and self-aware.
Used in a sentence
"I'm in my revision era."
Peak: 2023–2026
Age range: 11–30
Safe for adults to use
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