Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
gooned
Meaning
Gooned is Gen Alpha slang for exhausted or mentally absent, used mainly by ages 11–20. Rated "Not safe" for adult use.
Where it came from
Drifting from its crude origin toward simply meaning wiped out, especially among younger children who do not know the source.
Tone check
**Crude origin.** Many children genuinely do not know what it refers to. Correct quietly.
Used in a sentence
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Peak: 2024–2026
Age range: 11–20
For adults to recognise, not to use
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