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Boomers and Gen-Zers Speak Different Languages at Work—and It’s Causing Massive Workplace Problems

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03.08.2026

Boomers and Gen-Zers Speak Different Languages at Work—and It’s Causing Massive Workplace Problems

From Gen-Z’s ‘delulu’ to Boomer office speak, shifting jargon is causing real workplace confusion—and prompting a new fix.

BY BRUCE CRUMLEY @BRUCEC_INC

Many older employees have been vocal about their mystification—and at times vexation—with the workplace behavior, style choices, messaging, and notorious stares of their Gen-Z co-workers. It turns out those more senior staffers are also often baffled by terms that their youthful colleagues frequently favor, like “delulu,” “highkey,” and “no cap.” Thankfully, there’s now a comprehension-bridging hack to clear up the confusion that runs in........

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