Corporate Lingos of GenZs That Millennial Seniors Should Know  

Decode Gen Z corporate slang to communicate better, stay relevant, and avoid hilarious misunderstandings at work.

It’s not about sonar! “Ping me” just means message me—quickly, casually, no need for formalities or emails. 

"Ping Me" 

Not literal circles! "Circle back" means we'll revisit this later. Gen Z loves keeping convos open without pressure.

"Circle Back" 

When a client or teammate vanishes without updates? You’ve been “ghosted.” Gen Z made it a corporate term too!

"Ghosted" 

If someone says you’ll “slay,” no worries—they mean you’ll absolutely crush the presentation with style and skill. 

"Slay the Presentation" 

A "hot take" is a bold, spicy opinion—often shared fast, sometimes controversial, but meant to spark discussion. 

"Hot Take" 

“Loop me in” means keep me updated or CC me—Gen Z prefers casual teamwork over endless formal requests. 

"Loop Me In" 

Lowkey = secretly want it. Highkey = definitely want it. Gen Z subtly ranks urgency through these trendy vibes. 

"Lowkey" and "Highkey" 

"Flex" isn’t about muscles—it’s bragging rights! A corporate flex = showing off wins like promotions, bonuses, or big deals. 

"Flex"