Gen Alpha slang · Noun
tier list
Meaning
Tier list is Gen Alpha slang for a ranking of things into labelled tiers, used mainly by ages 9–26.
Where it came from
From competitive gaming, where characters are ranked S to F. A whole conversational format.
Tone check
Neutral and endlessly argued about.
Used in a sentence
"Put it on the tier list."
"S tier."
Peak: 2018–2026
Age range: 9–26
Safe for adults to use
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