Sam Salem made up Gen Z slang words to prank his students. But the words caught on and have now gained traction outside the classroom. Trying to decipher Gen Z slang has become a daily thing on TikTok and Instagram. Words and phrases like "rizz," "skibidi rizz," "bussin," "do it for the plot," and "gyat" are frequently used in the day-to-day vernacular. To the outside listener, a conversation among Gen Zers could sound like a bunch of made-up words.

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Persons: Sam Salem, Bradley Beal, —, Gen Zers Organizations: NBA, Service, Business