If your partner has ‘rizz,’ what does that mean?

They might have some charisma, but they need more.

I have no idea what that means.

What is a ‘situationship’?

A romantic connection without labels.

Something between casual and serious.

A confusing mess, I don’t get it.

Your friend says their crush is ‘simping’ for them. What do they mean?

Their crush is being overly affectionate and devoted.

Their crush is being nice but maybe a little too much.

Sounds like an insult—I don’t get it.

If someone is ‘ghosting’ you, what are they doing?

They’re disappearing without explanation.

They’re being distant but might come back.

They’re dressing up as ghosts?

What does ‘lowkey’ mean in a relationship?

It means keeping things subtle or on the down-low.

It means something is important but not over the top.

No clue—does it have to do with a key?

If someone is ‘down bad’ for their ex, what does that mean?

They’re still obsessed and struggling to move on.

They miss them, but it’s not that dramatic.

I have no idea—bad at what?

What does it mean if your date says they want to ‘hard launch’ you?

They want to make the relationship public.

They’re testing the waters before posting about you.

Your friend says their ex is being ‘toxic.’ What do they mean?

Their ex is manipulative or emotionally harmful.

Their ex is being annoying but not that bad.

I only know ‘toxic’ from the Britney Spears song.

What does ‘main character energy’ mean in dating?

Confidence, charm, and making life exciting.

A little self-centered but still likable.

Sounds like a movie reference—I don’t get it.

If someone is ‘benching’ you, what are they doing?

Keeping you as an option while dating others.

Unsure about committing but not cutting ties.

The Gen Z Relationship Slang Quiz

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10 Questions | Updated: Mar 27, 2025

In today’s dating world, texting is an art, and Gen Z slang is its secret language. From “rizz” to “situationship,” modern romance has a whole new vocabulary. Do you effortlessly decode these trendy terms, or do you find yourself lost in translation? Take this quiz to see if your slang game is main character energy or if you need a little more glow-up in your relationship lingo!