Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
parasocial
Meaning
Parasocial is Gen Alpha slang for feeling you know a creator who does not know you, used mainly by ages 13–30.
Where it came from
A media-psychology term from 1956 that children now use about themselves, accurately and self-awarely.
Tone check
Neutral and analytical. Notable that this cohort uses a research term correctly and unprompted.
Used in a sentence
"That's parasocial behaviour."
Peak: 2021–2026
Age range: 13–30
Safe for adults to use
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