Trending Slang Meanings
Current high-interest slang and Gen Z words with meanings, examples, platforms, and timeline context.
Tryhard
someone putting intense effort into a casual or low-stakes situation.
2020 · US · Gaming, Twitch
Trend score 37783 · 56K views
Sweat
a player who tries very hard, often in casual matches.
2020 · US · Fortnite, Gaming
Trend score 37593 · 56K views
Meta
the most effective or common strategy in a game or online environment.
2020 · US · Gaming, Reddit
Trend score 37403 · 56K views
Buff
to strengthen a character, item, or strategy in a game.
2020 · US · Gaming, Discord
Trend score 37212 · 55K views
Nerf
to weaken a character, item, or strategy in a game.
2020 · US · Gaming, Discord
Trend score 37022 · 55K views
AFK
away from keyboard, meaning temporarily not active.
2020 · US · Gaming, Discord
Trend score 36832 · 55K views
GG
good game, used after matches or as a quick reaction to an outcome.
2020 · US · Gaming, Discord
Trend score 36642 · 54K views
Skill Issue
a joking way to blame a problem on someone's lack of ability.
2021 · US · Gaming, TikTok
Trend score 36452 · 54K views
Mald
to be mad and balding, used jokingly in gaming or streaming chats.
2020 · US · Twitch, Discord
Trend score 36261 · 54K views
Seethe
to be visibly angry while trying to deny it.
2020 · US · X, Reddit
Trend score 36071 · 53K views
Cope
a dismissive way to say someone is rationalizing disappointment.
2020 · US · X, Reddit
Trend score 35881 · 53K views
Sadge
a Twitch emote phrase for mild sadness or disappointment.
2020 · US · Twitch, Discord
Trend score 35691 · 53K views
MonkaS
a Twitch emote phrase for nervousness or anxiety.
2020 · US · Twitch, Discord
Trend score 35501 · 53K views
KEKW
a Twitch emote phrase for loud laughter.
2020 · US · Twitch, Discord
Trend score 35310 · 52K views
Poggers
a Twitch-style expression of excitement or surprise.
2020 · US · Twitch, Discord
Trend score 35120 · 52K views
Oof
a short reaction to pain, failure, or secondhand embarrassment.
2020 · US · Roblox, Gaming
Trend score 34930 · 52K views
Big Yikes
a stronger reaction to something embarrassing, awkward, or concerning.
2020 · US · X, TikTok
Trend score 34740 · 51K views
Ate and Left No Crumbs
performed so well there was nothing left to criticize.
2021 · US · TikTok, Instagram
Trend score 34550 · 51K views
Periodt
an emphatic way to end a point or express certainty.
2020 · US · TikTok, X
Trend score 34359 · 51K views
Finna
a casual form meaning going to or about to.
2020 · US · TikTok, X
Trend score 34169 · 50K views
Cheugy
outdated in a very specific millennial-coded way.
2021 · US · TikTok, Instagram
Trend score 33979 · 50K views
Dupe
a cheaper lookalike or alternative to a popular product.
2022 · US · TikTok, Instagram
Trend score 33789 · 50K views
Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss
an ironic slogan remixing internet self-help and villain energy.
2021 · US · TikTok, X
Trend score 33599 · 49K views
Girlboss
a praise or ironic label for ambitious feminine-coded confidence.
2020 · US · TikTok, Instagram
Trend score 33408 · 49K views
Millennial Pause
a small pause before speaking in a video, associated with older creator habits.
2022 · US · TikTok, Instagram
Trend score 33218 · 49K views
Zoomer
a nickname for Gen Z users and their internet habits.
2020 · US · TikTok, Reddit
Trend score 33028 · 48K views
Boomer
an older-person label often used jokingly for out-of-touch behavior.
2020 · US · TikTok, Reddit
Trend score 32838 · 48K views
Karen
a meme label for entitled or demanding behavior, often used cautiously.
2020 · US · TikTok, X
Trend score 32648 · 48K views
Chad
a meme label for a confident or stereotypically dominant person.
2020 · US · Reddit, X
Trend score 32457 · 47K views
Cringe
awkward, embarrassing, or uncomfortable to watch.
2020 · US · TikTok, Reddit
Trend score 32267 · 47K views
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