π Top 30 Most Used Slang
These are the most essential slang terms you need to know right now.
Ranking methodology: Curated selection based on current TikTok trends, internet usage analysis, and cultural relevance as of late 2024.
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Rizz
Short for ‘charisma’. The ability to attract a romantic partner smoothly.
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Gyatt
Big butt.
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Skibidi
Nonsense word associated with Skibidi Toilet meme.
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Fanum Tax
Stealing food.
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Cap
Lie.
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No Cap
No lie. Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth.
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Sus
Suspicious.
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Bet
Yes / Okay / Agreement. Can also mean ‘You want to bet?’ (Challenge).
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Simp
Someone who does way too much for a person they like, usually with no reciprocation.
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Delulu
Delusional. Used lovingly or jokingly about someone with unrealistic expectations (especially in dating/fandom).
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Ick
Turn off.
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Slay
To do something exceptionally well.
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Ate
Did a great job. Often ‘Ate that up’.
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Left No Crumbs
Did something perfectly with nothing missing.
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Touch Grass
Go outside, you are too online.
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Gaslight
Manipulating someone into doubting their reality.
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Gatekeep
Withholding info.
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Girlboss
A woman who is successful but often in a capitalistic, performative way.
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Main Character
Someone who acts like they are the protagonist of a movie.
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NPC
Non-Player Character. Someone who lacks independent thought or follows trends blindly.
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Side Eye
A look of judgment or suspicion. ‘Bombastic side eye’.
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Glow Up
Incredible transformation (usually physical).
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Mewing
Tongue posture exercise to define jawline.
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Looksmaxxing
Maximizing one’s physical appearance through various routines.
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Mog
To dominate someone physically or aesthetically. Being better than others.
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Ghosting
Suddenly cutting off all communication without explanation.
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Red Flag
A warning sign of toxic behavior.
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Green Flag
A sign of a healthy partner.
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Cringe
Embarrassing or awkward.
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Based
Courageous/Unique or agreeing with something.