United States 2023 Slang, Memes, and Viral Trends
Explore United States's 2023 internet culture timeline, including top slang, memes, viral trends, platform patterns, related countries, and game links.
Top slang list
Short meanings and links to detailed entries for the most relevant terms.
Aura Farming
trying to look effortlessly cool, mysterious, or high-status.
2024 origin · TikTok, X, Instagram
Rizz
charm or flirting skill, especially online confidence.
2021 origin · TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
No Cap
a way to say something is true or not exaggerated.
2020 origin · TikTok, X, YouTube
Gyat
an exaggerated reaction word often used in appearance-related internet humor.
2022 origin · TikTok, YouTube, Twitch
Based
approval for something seen as honest, bold, or unapologetic.
2020 origin · Reddit, X, Discord
Mid
average, underwhelming, or not as good as expected.
2021 origin · TikTok, X, Reddit
Cooked
in trouble, exhausted, embarrassed, or clearly losing.
2023 origin · TikTok, X, Gaming
Let Him Cook
let someone continue because their idea might work.
2022 origin · TikTok, X, YouTube
Viral trends list
Platform patterns that explain how the year felt online.
TikTok catchphrases
This trend connects creator behavior, comment-section repetition, and remixable formats across United States.
Creator edits
This trend connects creator behavior, comment-section repetition, and remixable formats across United States.
Comment-section jokes
This trend connects creator behavior, comment-section repetition, and remixable formats across United States.
Gaming and fandom slang
This trend connects creator behavior, comment-section repetition, and remixable formats across United States.
Platform breakdown
These platform tags help readers understand where the country-year signals commonly appear.
TikTok
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
X
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
YouTube
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
Twitch
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
Discord
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
Roblox
Commonly associated with comments, edits, fandom references, and fast-moving trend discovery.
Top memes list
6-7
a viral phrase used as a playful reaction or chant, often detached from literal meaning.
2024 origin · TikTok, X, YouTube
Skibidi Toilet
a surreal video meme universe centered on chaotic toilet-headed characters.
2023 origin · YouTube, TikTok, Roblox
Grimace Shake
a surreal reaction meme built around the limited-time purple drink trend.
2023 origin · TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
Barbenheimer
a pop-culture mashup around the same-day release conversation for Barbie and Oppenheimer.
2023 origin · X, TikTok, Instagram
NPC Streamer
a livestream format where creators repeat robotic character-like reactions to gifts or prompts.
2023 origin · TikTok, Twitch, YouTube
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FAQ
Common questions
What is included in United States 2023 slang?
The page groups top slang, memes, viral trends, platforms, related years, related countries, and links to deeper entries.
Which platforms shaped United States 2023 trends?
This page tracks platforms such as TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube, Instagram, Twitch and related creator communities.
Are the timelines exact?
Internet culture does not have perfect start dates. These pages explain broad popularity windows and should be expanded with sources over time.