A new trend, called the ‘Gen Z stare,’ seems to have taken over the internet, especially TikTok. According to Mashable, the meaning of the phrase is quite literal as it sounds.

According to Know Your Meme, the Gen Z stare is that uncomfortable blank look that teens will give out (it’s the way Sydney ...

G en Z’s favorite response is not an emoji, a nod, or a word. It’s an empty stare that speaks louder than any of those things ever could. The “Gen Z stare” is a cultural cue that reflects a generation ...