Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
fire
Meaning
Fire is Gen Alpha slang for excellent, very good, used mainly by ages 10–35.
Where it came from
African American Vernacular English, in mainstream use since the 2010s and one of the few terms to survive three cohorts intact.
Tone check
A compliment. Completely safe.
Used in a sentence
"That fit is fire."
"The new album is fire."
Peak: 2015–2026
Age range: 10–35
Safe for adults to use
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