Gen Alpha slang · Interjection
gyatt
Meaning
Gyatt is Gen Alpha slang for an exclamation of surprise, usually at someone's appearance, used mainly by ages 9–16. Rated "Watch" for adult use.
Where it came from
A drawn-out pronunciation of "goddamn", spread through streaming and short-form video around 2023.
Tone check
Crude in origin. Most young children using it do not know what it refers to. Worth quiet awareness rather than alarm.
Used in a sentence
"Gyatt!"
Peak: 2023–2024
Age range: 9–16
Watch for adults to use
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