What does Alpha mean?

Dominant person or leader For example: "He thinks he's such an alpha male"

Where does the slang word Alpha come from?

Alpha is a slang term from Gen Z/Gen Alpha. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gen Z/Gen Alpha and across Africa.

Alpha

🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Dominant person or leader

"He thinks he's such an alpha male"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🌍 About Gen Z/Gen Alpha Slang

Alpha is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Gen Z/Gen Alpha. Gen Z/Gen Alpha slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 732 Gen Z/Gen Alpha slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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