Gen Alpha slang · Verb
slaps
Meaning
Slaps is Gen Alpha slang for sounds excellent — usually about music, used mainly by ages 10–32.
Where it came from
Music slang from the 2010s, still in wide use.
Tone check
A compliment.
Used in a sentence
"This song slaps."
Peak: 2017–2026
Age range: 10–32
Safe for adults to use
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