Sigma is in, slay is out: These new slang words being used

By Jogai Bhatt of RNZ Nothing screams “How do you do, fellow kids?” quite like trying to use slang that’s just not for you. It’s why the internet collectively cringed when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon decided to give Gen Alpha’s unique “brainrot” style of speech a go in a video posted to Instagram and TikTok . “Straight up, we’re getting New Zealand back on track, no cap.

The phone ban in schools ate , and it left no crumbs. See the lack of regional fuel tax? It’s giving back on track. Delivering tax relief has so much rizz, Nicola Willis understood the assignment.

Slay.” The video attracted some mixed responses from viewers; some were mildly amused, while others experienced a fair bit of second-hand embarrassment..