Teens and members of Gen Z are using a slew of new slang terms, many of which are confusing to older generations.

If you've ever wondered what terms like "periodt," "snatched," or "big yikes" mean — then this guide is for you.

Here's a list of 24 popular Gen Z slang terms and the correct way to use each of them.

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In a world dominated by meme culture, ever-changing social media platforms, and the ability to cram your thoughts into a 280-character tweet, your grasp of basic slang can make or break your credibility as a functional and supposedly cool human.

Scroll through the comments of any Gen Z influencer's Instagram feed, and you may feel completely out of the loop on what the world is talking about.

Though many of these terms have been around for decades, oftentimes derived from the language of Black and queer communities, online spaces have made the spread, appropriation, and evolution of language more rapid than ever before.

Whether you're a millennial, Gen Xer, or baby boomer trying to stay up to date — or a Gen Zer in need of a refresher — here's a handy list of 24 popular slang terms and the correct way to use them all.

Ally Spier contributed to an earlier version of this article.