Gen Alpha slang · Noun
glow up
Meaning
Glow up is Gen Alpha slang for a dramatic improvement in appearance over time, used mainly by ages 10–30.
Where it came from
From hip-hop, meaning a rise in status; narrowed to appearance by beauty content.
Tone check
A compliment, though it implies you looked worse before.
Used in a sentence
"Massive glow up."
Peak: 2016–2026
Age range: 10–30
Safe for adults to use
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