Gen Alpha slang · Noun
ratio
Meaning
Ratio is Gen Alpha slang for being publicly out-replied — a sign of disapproval, used mainly by ages 12–28. Rated "Watch" for adult use.
Where it came from
From Twitter, where a post with far more replies than likes signals that people disagree.
Tone check
Competitive teasing. Can turn into a pile-on.
Used in a sentence
"You got ratioed."
Peak: 2020–2026
Age range: 12–28
Watch for adults to use
Related words
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low-value, repetitive content — and the mental state it leaves you in
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the very best category of something
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someone pretending to be somebody else online
no because
a sentence opener signalling a strong opinion
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a coherent visual style, treated as an identity
down bad
behaving desperately, usually over a crush
flex
to show off