Are you one of those to fails to understand Gen Z's relationship slang? Raise your hands if you're confused about what is Beige-Flag, Benching or Bread-Crumbling? Then The Red Lab Gen Z Slang Report is meant for you. It captures the living, breathing vocabulary of a generation that speaks in reactions, sound bites, and viral slang.
This report isn't just a glossary. It's a snapshot of how Gen Z communicates emotion, irony, rebellion, and authenticity in seconds.
In a relationship? Let's help you understand Gen Z love slang better. | Image courtesy: Canva
"In every generation, language becomes a mirror reflecting how people see the world, connect, and create identity. For Gen Z, that mirror glows, glitches, and scrolls at the speed of a meme," shares Carol Goyal whose Red Lab Report hopes to "decode the rhythm of modern communication".
"Whether you’re a marketer trying to connect, a creative who is chasing relevance, or simply someone trying to decode their feed, this report is your crash course in the fluent language of now," she adds.
Word For the Week: Affordating
Ever been worried if you could pay the bill at an expensive restaurant or afford a lavish gift for your girlfriend? Stop hiding the truth or exaggerating your bank balance. Be real, practical and honest, because that's what this relationship trend is all about.
Affordating: What does it mean?
Dating that actually fits your bank balance. No pretend "soft life," no premium cosplay energy. Just real connection minus the financial flex.
Why does it matter?
Keeps the relationship grounded.
Tip: If romance only works when you overspend, it's giving unsustainable. Real > aesthetic.
Raise your hands if you have at some point in your relationship been stressed about gifting. | Image courtesy: Canva
Relationships require genuine connections, where you can be yourself and don't need to pretend to be someone else. Modern romance among Gen Z and millennials is all about setting realistic expectations and that's why Affordating is gaining so much popularity in the present day.
It's making the dating game more practical and less stressful because relationships are about enjoying each other's company rather than breaking an FD or MF just to buy that expensive iPhone to prove your love.
Financial pressure could be the reason why several relationships crumble. | Image courtesy: Canva
Affordating gained full steam in 2025 and it's likely to stay in 2026 as well. People all over the world are getting real about relationships because money shouldn't ever be the reason whether your love succeeds or fails. Hence, couples are leaning towards more practical, low-cost dates rather than expensive treats that empty your pocket.
Fun ways to keep the romance alive without going broke:
1. Cooking at home
2. Exploring the city on bicycles
3. Volunteering together for a social cause
4. Going on a ferry ride to explore the city's ancient caves and tourist spots
5. Picnic at Mumbai's scenic beaches
