What does Anxiety mean?

Feeling of worry or nervousness For example: "This test is giving me major anxiety"

Where does the slang word Anxiety come from?

Anxiety 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.

Anxiety

🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Anxiety — definition 1

Feeling of worry or nervousness

"This test is giving me major anxiety"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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قلق - Anxiety

"عندي قلق (I have anxiety) - 3andy qalaq"

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