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The Gen Z Terms That Are "Banned" In 2025

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Guys..It's time..we're finally leaving behind the cringe word era. Every year, Lake Superior State University releases its Banished Words List, a tradition that dates back to 1976, highlighting words and terms that are overused, misused or simply unnecessary. Well, they've released their list for 2024 and I was honestly pleasantly surprised! Keep scrolling to take a look at all the banished words and phrases of 2024:

  • "Cringe"
  • "Game changer"
  • "Era"
  • "Dropped"
  • "IYKYK"
  • "Sorry not sorry"
  • "Skibidi"
  • "100%"
  • "Utilize"

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