How Goes It
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A greeting that's been quietly gaining traction as a post-ironic alternative to 'what's up' and 'how are you.' Part of a broader Gen Alpha trend of adopting deliberately old-fashioned phrases and delivering them completely straight-faced. The appeal is the ambiguity: are you being formal? Casual? Medieval? Nobody knows. That's the point.
Translation for Parents
Your kid might actually be saying this one. It's part of a wave of teens reclaiming phrases that sound like they belong in a BBC period drama, but using them in completely normal contexts. Think of it as the verbal equivalent of wearing a vintage blazer to school. It's old, but that's what makes it cool. If your spouse has been saying this for years, they were ahead of the curve. Tell them that. They deserve the win.
Examples
“How goes it king”
“Hey, how are you doing? (said with effortless cool)”
“She walked in and just said 'how goes it' and everyone respected it”
“She greeted people in a way that was somehow both casual and powerful”
Cringe Score
Safe to use
This is one of the rare greetings you can actually use without your kids dying of embarrassment. In fact, if you've been saying this for years, you were a trendsetter and didn't even know it. Demand recognition.
Category
greeting
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial