The less you try to understand it the more it makes sense. (Also 23)
Stupid slang is stupid but it has existed forever (70s had groovy, and jeepers creepers). I say loosen up and enjoy the stupid words. I remember in highschool common slang words were...jit (younger person), fam(friends), on-god(honestly/swear to god), shook (startled, surprised), thirsty(desperate), extra(too much). All of these words were stupid and I resisted using them, but now I just kinda vibe with the people in my life and the stupid slang slowly seeps in.
Granted I've low-key adopted a lot of random shit from different generations just because I enjoy the word more than the original one. Idk life is short, so why waste time trying to understand things that are just going to change in a year, when you can just be in the moment and focus on what's important?
As a 40-something, I'm really enjoying watching younger Millennials struggle with Gen Z culture. The wheel keeps turning.
This isn't a gen z thing specifically, but every time someone says "touching grass" I hear "touching fabric." It's like everyone has become really into to the idea of shitting their pants. Did you know shitting your pants every day is good for your mental health?