Gen Alpha slang moves fast — and “six seven” is a daily reminder that we can barely keep up. One day it’s “rizz,” the next it’s “skibidi,” and suddenly everything weird is being described as “so Ohio.” Curious which AI actually understands the language kids are using right now, I put two chatbots to the test. ChatGPT-5.2 and Grok are both known for their personalities, context understanding and creativity.
So, I had to see which AI chatbot could correctly explain and use today’s Gen Alpha words. Using the same seven slang terms and identical prompts, here’s which chatbot really gets how kids talk. Parents and teachers, bookmark this.
1. Skibidi
Prompt: Explain, the gen alpha term "Skibidi."
Grok provided an origin story that explained the plot behind the term. Understanding the source, as strange as it is provided much-needed clarity. The chatbot then went on to explain specific usage.
ChatGPT mentioned the origin story, but only briefly and without explaining the plot. It gave a much shorter explanation that basically answered, "What is my kid saying?" without the backstory.
Winner: Grok wins for a superior answer, extra detail and necessary context. As a parent, I find the backstory helpful. Skibidi often functions as a nonsense word that can mean "cool," "bad," "weird" or virtually anything depending on context, and is frequently used for humorous or ironic effect in memes and conversations.
2. Rizz
Prompt: Explain, the gen alpha term "Rizz."
ChatGPT gave a very safe, functional definition. It is particularly good at de-escalating the "flirting" aspect for younger kids.
Grok included the breakdown of cha-rizz-ma, the variations like "Rizzler," and the key influencers beyond just the originator. The chatbot provided an explanation that actually helps you understand the memes you see online, not just the word itself.
Winner: Grok wins again for a far more detailed response making it a superior answer. "Rizz" is Gen Z slang short for "charisma," referring to someone's style, charm or ability to attract and flirt with others, especially in romantic contexts. Popularized by streamer Kai Cenat and named Oxford's Word of the Year in 2023, it's often used in phrases like "unspoken rizz" (natural charm without words) or "W rizz" (successful flirting).
3. Fanum tax
Prompt: Explain, the gen alpha term "Fanum tax."
ChatGPT provided a highly functional, distinct definition. If you are a parent wondering, "Why did my son just take my fry and yell at me?" ChatGPT gives the clearest answer.
Grok identified the specific cultural vehicle that would likely lead a parent to ask this question.
Winner: ChatGPT wins for describing the literal meaning and specifically explaining that it isn’t explicit or rude (good for us parents to know!). The term originated from Twitch streamer Fanum (Roberto Escanio), who popularized it in 2022 by jokingly "taxing" his friends in the AMP group, like Kai Cenat, by stealing bites of their food during streams.
It refers to playfully taking or demanding a portion of someone's food (or sometimes other items) among friends, often framed as an obligatory share, and exploded in popularity in 2023 through viral TikTok memes and parody songs incorporating it alongside terms like "rizz" and "skibidi."
4. Ohio (as an adjective)
Prompt: Explain the gen alpha term "Ohio."
ChatGPT is great for a 5-second read because it accurately describes how the proper noun (the state) morphed into an adjective.
Grok provided the crucial history and imagery to explain why Ohio (of all places) became the punchline.
Winner: Grok wins because it explains the universe of the meme (the wasteland, the specific song, the “eliminated” sign) to turn a confusing word into a coherent narrative.
Essentially, "Ohio" is derived from the long-running "Only in Ohio" internet meme, which portrays the U.S. state as a hub for bizarre, surreal or disturbing events. In modern usage, it means something weird, cringeworthy, awkward or absurd, often combined with other terms like "Ohio rizz" (bad or creepy flirting) for ironic or humorous effect.
5. NPC
Prompt: Explain the gen alpha slang "NPC."
ChatGPT essentially provided a dictionary-definition of the word, which is useful if you want to understand the psychology of the insult rather than the meme history.
Grok defined "NPC" as a moment in pop culture. By including the TikTok streaming trend ("Ice cream so good"),it provided the full context of why this specific gaming acronym suddenly appeared in every middle school classroom.
Winner: Grok wins for once again placing the term within the wider ecosystem of "brainrot," acknowledging that kids use these terms to roast each other for being basic or unoriginal. "NPC" is internet slang originating from video games, where it stands for "non-player character,"
This is essentially a background figure with scripted, repetitive behaviors and no independent agency. It derogatorily describes someone perceived as bland, unoriginal, robotic or lacking independent thought, often blindly following trends or repeating predictable responses.
6. Mid
Prompt: Explain the gen alph term “Mid.”
ChatGPT identified that the word is often used for things that are "overrated." This is a key distinction. You rarely call something "Mid" if no one cares about it; you call it "Mid" when everyone else likes it, and you want to be a contrarian.
Grok responded with a strong answer, but it suffers slightly from trying to apply the "meme" formula to a word that is just standard slang.
Winner: ChatGPT wins for nailing the nuance perfectly and capturing the emotional intelligence of the definition. “Mid” is slang for something that’s mediocre, average or underwhelming — not terrible, but definitely not good. For instance, "Tonight's dinner is mid" is something I hear a lot. If someone calls a movie, outfit, or opinion “mid,” they’re saying it didn’t live up to the hype.
7. Cooked
Prompt: Explain the gen alpha slang “cooked.”
ChatGPT gave a correct definition for one usage of the word, but completely missed the other half of the phrase's meaning. "Cooked" is a unique slang term because it can be an insult or a compliment depending on the context and only Grok captures this duality.
Grok explained the most confusing aspects of this term, especially for parents hearing a kid use the term in two different ways. A parent might hear a kid say, "Let him cook!" and think, based on ChatGPT's definition, that the kid is saying, "Let him be doomed/in trouble." Grok explains that "Let him cook" is actually a compliment (meaning: let him do his thing/he's doing great). ChatGPT misses this positive variation entirely.
Winner: Grok wins because it recognizes that "Cooked" and "Let him cook" are two sides of the same coin. "Cooked" means someone is completely done — mentally, physically or emotionally exhausted. It can also describe someone who’s lost control, messed up badly or is no longer functioning at a high level (as in, “he’s cooked”).
Bonus: Six seven
Prompt: Explain the gen alpha term “six seven.”
ChatGPT provided a "safe" answer that sounds plausible but fails to identify the actual trend (the song, the hand gesture, and the dictionary award).
Grok correctly identified the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla and the connection to the NBA player LaMelo Ball (who is 6'7"). ChatGPT claims it's just a rhyming nonsense phrase, completely missing the source material.
Winner: Grok wins for completely nailing the cultural moment, essentially stating that "Six Seven" isn't just random nonsense; it is the Dictionary.com Word of the Year. Essentially saying “six seven” is slang used to describe someone who’s overly confident or cocky without backing it up. It’s often used sarcastically to call out someone who’s being bold or loud without the credentials to match. And,it can also be said at really any time for whatever reason.
Overall winner: Grok
After seven grueling rounds of Gen Alpha slang, the results were clear: ChatGPT is cooked. Grok delivered the strongest definitions, clearer explanations and consistently more detail across every term we tested.
ChatGPT was almost always technically correct, but its answers tended to be brief and surface-level. Grok went further, adding context and nuance that actually helped explain what kids mean when they use these phrases — not just what the words translate to.
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