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Skibidi

A nonsense meme word used playfully, especially in Gen Alpha humour.

InternetGlobal
Slop

Low-quality, mass-produced or thoughtless content, especially AI-generated media.

InternetGlobal
SYBAU

An aggressive initialism used online to tell someone to be quiet; often censored or joking.

TextingGlobal
Tradwife

A woman who promotes a highly traditional homemaker and marriage lifestyle, often online.

InternetGlobal
Trendjacking

Using a popular trend or event to gain attention for content or marketing.

AmericanUnited States, Global
TS

An abbreviation that can mean this, this stuff or this situation depending on context.

TextingGlobal
Tuff

Impressive, stylish or exceptionally good.

InternetUnited States, Global
Twin

A friendly way to address a close friend or someone seen as similar to oneself.

ConversationUnited States, Global
Type shi

A filler phrase meaning something like that, that kind of thing or you know what I mean.

ConversationUnited States, Global
Unc

A joking way to call someone old or out of touch.

TeasingGlobal
Yap

Talk at length, especially when the listener thinks it is unnecessary or excessive.

InternetGlobal
AITA

Am I the one at fault? An abbreviation popularised by online advice forums.

InternetGlobal
Algospeak

Code words, altered spellings or euphemisms used to avoid automated moderation systems.

InternetGlobal
Ate and left no crumbs

Performed exceptionally well with nothing left to criticise.

InternetGlobal
ATP

Depending on context, an abbreviation meaning at this point.

TextingGlobal
Based

Confidently authentic or expressing an opinion without worrying about approval.

InternetGlobal
Beige flag

A mildly odd but not necessarily bad habit noticed in a partner.

DatingGlobal
Bestie

A best friend or friendly form of address, sometimes used ironically online.

AmericanGlobal
BFFR

An abbreviation for be genuinely serious, used to express disbelief or frustration.

TextingGlobal
Bougie

Fancy, status-conscious or aspiring to an expensive lifestyle.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Boy math

A humorous reversal of girl math used to point out inconsistent reasoning by men.

InternetGlobal
Bruh

An exclamation showing disbelief, annoyance or amusement; also a casual form of bro.

AmericanGlobal
Bunnings snag

A sausage in bread sold at a community fundraiser outside a Bunnings store.

AustralianAustralia
Canon event

An experience seen as unavoidable and important to a person's development.

InternetGlobal
Cap

A lie, exaggeration or false statement.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Carried

Succeeded mainly because another person did most of the work.

GamingGlobal
Catfishing

Using a false online identity to deceive someone, often in a relationship context.

InternetGlobal
Cinema

A dramatic way to praise a scene, event or piece of entertainment as masterful.

InternetGlobal
Clout

Social influence, attention or power, especially online.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Clutch

Succeed in a difficult, high-pressure moment.

GamingGlobal
Cook

Perform extremely well or produce an impressive result.

InternetGlobal
Cooker

A person seen as holding extreme, conspiratorial or irrational beliefs.

AustralianAustralia
Copium

Imaginary substance someone uses to cope with disappointment or denial.

GamingGlobal
Core

A suffix used to name an aesthetic, subculture or visual theme.

InternetGlobal
Corecore

An editing and meme aesthetic combining emotional clips, commentary and internet culture.

InternetGlobal
Deadass

Seriously or truthfully, often used for strong emphasis.

AmericanUnited States

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