Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
long
Meaning
Long is Gen Alpha slang for tedious, more effort than it is worth, used mainly by ages 11–26.
Where it came from
British slang. Nothing to do with duration.
Tone check
A complaint.
Used in a sentence
"That's long."
"Homework is long."
Peak: 2014–2026
Age range: 11–26
Safe for adults to use
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