zesty

What it means

Describes someone or something that's lively, flamboyant, or extra in an expressive, theatrical way. It's often used jokingly to comment on flamboyant behavior or movements, and can read as playful or teasing depending on context.

Examples

• The way he threw that pass was a little zesty, ngl.
• Her dance moves are so zesty, I love the energy.
• Bro's celebration was extra zesty tonight.
• That outfit is bold and zesty, you ate.

Where it comes from

Literally meaning flavorful or lively, "zesty" got repurposed as Gen-Z slang on TikTok around 2021-2022 to playfully describe flamboyant or over-the-top behavior, often in sports highlight commentary.

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