TikTok Slang
Slang born on or popularised by TikTok.
48 terms
Charisma, charm, or the ability to attract a romantic partner through smooth talk and confident ener…
To do something exceptionally well or look amazing doing it. Originated in drag ballroom culture ("s…
Mediocre — distinctly worse than good, slightly better than bad. A dismissive verdict that something…
A lie — flat-out untrue, inflated, or an exaggerated claim. "Capping" (verb) is the act of lying. "N…
Suspicious; giving off the feeling something isn't right. "He's acting sus" = something's off. Can t…
Kind of, somewhat, or secretly — used to soften an admission. "Lowkey like the remake better." Pairs…
To throw something with great force and very little care for where it lands. Also an exclamation ("Y…
Extremely good — usually food, but increasingly applied to songs, weather, and outfits. The doubled …
The lifecycle of online platforms: first they're good to users, then they squeeze users to please ad…
The vibe or energy someone gives off, quantified in imaginary "aura points." Cool moments add aura (…
A warning sign in dating or friendships — a behavior that suggests incompatibility or trouble. Compa…
When something occupies your thoughts constantly without your permission — a song, a memory, or some…
A dinner cobbled together from random fridge scraps — cheese, crackers, pickles, olives, leftover pa…
Derogatory slang for an AI system, robot, or automated agent — especially when it fails spectacularl…
The mental state of consuming too much low-quality repetitive short-form content. Also refers to the…
An aesthetic and vibe — messy, unapologetic, slightly unhinged fun. Defined the summer of 2024 via C…
Building software by describing what you want to an AI and accepting whatever it produces — often wi…
No lie; for real. "Cap" is a lie — so "no cap" is the opposite. Used to emphasize that what you're s…
"Okay," "sure," or "sounds good" — a one-word affirmative. Can also be a challenge acceptance ("I'll…
Greatest Of All Time. Used for the best ever at something — sports, music, any competitive endeavor.…
A formative, inevitable, sometimes-embarrassing experience that everyone goes through — you can't in…
A fashion aesthetic defined by expensive-looking minimalism — no logos, impeccable fabrics, neutral …
A sudden, irrational feeling of disgust toward a romantic partner, triggered by something small they…
A directive to go outside and experience the real world — usually aimed at someone too invested in o…
A self-defined phase of your life that you're fully committing to — "my soft girl era," "my gym era,…
Ending a relationship by suddenly disappearing — no call, no text, no explanation. A specific 2010s+…
Deliberately doing cool, low-effort things just to look effortlessly stylish — posing against a wall…
An assessment of someone's energy or mood — passing means they're cool to be around, failing means t…
To go off intensely — either positive ("pop off, queen!" = go do your thing) or negative (explode at…
A win. Used as a noun, adjective, or interjection — "that's a W," "W take," "W rizz." Can also mean …
A nonsense adjective and intensifier used by Gen Alpha. Meaning is fully contextual — can be positiv…
Used ironically after the viral phrase "very demure, very mindful." Describes anyone behaving modest…
The summer of 2024, reimagined through Charli XCX's "brat" aesthetic — lime green, messy nights, cig…
A confident 4-mile walk where you only think about three things: how hot you are, what you're gratef…
The cold months (roughly October to February) when singles scramble to couple up for companionship, …
Overwhelming someone with affection, gifts, and attention early on to fast-track emotional dependenc…
Exciting, awesome, or high-energy. Describes parties, songs, events, moods — anything you'd want to …
Hyper-feminine aesthetic of pink bows, pearls, lace, mary-janes, white stockings. Lana-del-Rey-adjac…
Spending an entire day in bed doing essentially nothing — scrolling, napping, eating in bed. Re-fram…
Delusional, affectionately — believing in something unlikely (usually a crush or dream outcome) desp…
Taking a bite or portion of a friend's food without asking — a playful "tax" on their meal. Reach ac…
An aesthetic built around looking effortlessly put-together: slicked-back bun, gold hoops, dewy skin…
To show off — possessions, skills, achievements, partners, views. "Hard flex" = unmissable brag. "So…
A song so good you have to bop your head to it — the universal Gen-Z compliment for a track. "This i…
Agreeing with something strongly because it's bold, authentic, or unafraid to be unpopular. The oppo…
Unapologetically lazy, messy, gluttonous behavior — pajamas all weekend, takeout wrappers on the bed…
Excessive, sycophantic praise from an AI assistant — "What a brilliant question!" style. OpenAI famo…
How someone prefers to give and receive affection — words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, qu…