Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
locked in
Meaning
Locked in is Gen Alpha slang for fully focused, used mainly by ages 11–26.
Where it came from
From gaming and sport. The single most-used study word of 2025–26.
Tone check
Positive.
Used in a sentence
"I'm locked in."
"lock in for mocks"
Peak: 2023–2026
Age range: 11–26
Safe for adults to use
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