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Gen Z adoption of ‘polyester’ slang

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Latest: Gen Z adopts ‘polyester’ as viral slang for unauthentic content

The term ‘polyester’ has emerged as viral slang among Gen Z and Gen Alpha on social media platforms like TikTok. While the word traditionally refers to a synthetic fabric, it is now used to critique content, lifestyles,