EVERYDAY TECH HABITS
GEN Z PHRASES
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
MODERN STRUGGLES
GEN Z LANGUAGE
VIRAL TIKTOKS & WHAT THEY MEAN
100

Watching short videos over and over on a phone

scrolling

100

"I’m dead”

that’s very funny?

100

What is timing for engagement?

Posting at certain times to get more views

100

Putting things off even when you know you shouldn’t

procrastination

100

“Lowkey”

kind of / slightly

100

What is showing their daily routine called? 

“Get Ready With Me” or GRWM


https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bo7aJW/ 


200

Sending a message instead of calling

texting

200

“Say less”

I understand

200

What is going viral

When a post spreads quickly across the internet

200

Feeling tired even after resting

burnout

200

“Highkey”

very / obviously

200

What is a viral dance trend? 

People doing the same short dance to a trending song (everyone copies it)


https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8g1ResT/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8g1F5k7/

300

using a phone for hours without noticing time

screen time

300

“It’s giving…”

it reminds me of / it has a certain vibe?

300

What is content creation

Creating content to gain followers or attention

300

Overthinking small situations repeatedly

anxiety

300

“Delulu”

being unrealistic or overly hopeful?

300

Videos labeled “POV: you’re the teacher” or “POV: you’re at work”

400

Watching videos suggested by an app based on your interests

algorithm

400

“I can’t even”

I'm overwhelmed or surprised

400

short-form content

A short video designed to catch attention quickly

400

Trying to do many things at once but focusing on none

multitasking overload

400

"Slay”

doing something very well?

400

Someone points to words on the screen while music plays

sharing thoughts or telling a story visually?



500

Using voice instead of typing a message

voice texting

500

“That’s wild”

that’s surprising

500

 What is filtering

Editing your photos/videos to look more appealing

500

Comparing your life to others online

social comparison

500

“NPC energy”

acting robotic or lacking personality

500

Before-and-after videos (outfit, room, glow-up)

600

Having conversations through pictures or videos instead of words

Snapchat

600

“Main character energy”

feeling confident or important

600

Measuring success by likes, views, and comments

engagement metrics

600

Wanting to be productive but lacking motivation

mental fatigue

600
"Cap"

Lie

600

“Day in my life” videos showing everything they do in a day is like what?

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