Gen Alpha slang · Noun
sturdy
Meaning
Sturdy is Gen Alpha slang for a dance style, and the energy that goes with it, used mainly by ages 9–20.
Where it came from
A New York dance that spread globally through short-form video.
Tone check
Neutral.
Used in a sentence
"He was doing the sturdy."
Peak: 2021–2026
Age range: 9–20
Safe for adults to use
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