Slang and Phrases
If you did something exceptionally well, like getting an A+ on a test, your friends might say that you "did" this.
Ate
This 2026 trend involves users posting content from 10 years ago, claiming that "2026 is the new [this year]."
2016
This massive Nintendo racing game released a "World" version in 2026, allowing for cross-platform play.
Mario Kart
This major animated sequel featuring a mustachioed plumber is set to hit theaters in April 2026.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie
If a video or joke is weird, "cringe," or nonsensical, people often jokingly blame this U.S. state.
Ohio
This term is short for "charisma" and refers to someone's ability to attract or charm others.
Rizz
This line of "monstrous" but cute plushies from Pop Mart became the most popular bag charm of 2025 and 2026.
Labubus
In the 2026 game Donkey Kong Bananza, the goal is to use "monkey might" to do this to the environment.
Demolish/Destroy it
This global sports event, hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is the biggest "soccer" tournament of 2026.
FIFA Men's World Cup
This term describes the feeling you get after scrolling through social media for too many hours.
Brain Rot
If you are acting like the main character of a movie or being unapologetically yourself, people might call you this.
Based
This TikTok trend asks users to say these two food items "as fast as you can" before sharing a confession.
Bacon Avacado
This "pink puffball" finally entered the 3D world in a major way with his "Forgotten Land" and "Star Allies" titles.
Kirby
This singer’s song "Espresso" became so popular it even got its own limited-edition vinyl and merch in late 2025.
Sabrina Carpenter
This word is used to describe something suspicious or "fishy," popularized by the game Among Us.
Sus
This term, borrowed from video games, refers to a person who follows a "script" or doesn't think for themselves.
NPC
Many social media platforms are now being used like this type of engine, where people type "how to" or "best" instead of using Google.
Search Engine
This multiplayer brawler features food characters battling with boomerangs to be the last one standing.
Boomerang Fu
In early 2026, this iconic TV show celebrated its 1,000th episode.
SNL
If someone is "404 coded," they are acting like this specific thing from the internet.
Broken Link or Error Page
When you try to make yourself look cooler or more mysterious online through your aesthetic, you are "farming" this.
Aura
Borrowed from Spider-Verse movies, this term refers to a life event that "has to happen" to make you who you are.
Cannon Event
This spooky franchise released Help Wanted for VR, where you have to survive a haunted pizza place.
Five Nights at Freddy's
This fashion event, held every May, is where celebrities wear the wildest themed outfits in New York.
Met Gala
This "independent" or "lone wolf" term is often used to describe someone who is "cool" (sometimes ironically).
Sigma