Gen Alpha slang · Noun
lore
Meaning
Lore is Gen Alpha slang for the backstory of a person, group or joke, used mainly by ages 10–26.
Where it came from
From games and fandom, meaning a fictional world's history. Applied to real people's lives.
Tone check
Playful.
Used in a sentence
"You need the lore for this."
"His lore is crazy."
Peak: 2021–2026
Age range: 10–26
Safe for adults to use
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