Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
washed
Meaning
Washed is Gen Alpha slang for past your best, no longer good at something, used mainly by ages 11–28.
Where it came from
Sports slang for an athlete in decline, taken up by gamers about anyone over about twenty-five.
Tone check
A gentle insult, usually affectionate between friends. Said to an adult it is teasing, not hostile.
Used in a sentence
"You're washed at this game."
"Dad's washed."
Peak: 2019–2026
Age range: 11–28
Safe for adults to use
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