Say What?
A one-word response meaning “Okay,” “sounds good,” or “I’m in.”
Bet
Not terrible and not great — just unimpressive or mediocre.
MID
Someone who seems generic, robotic, or like a background character in a video game.
NPC
When someone absolutely nailed an outfit, performance, comeback, or accomplishment.
ATE
“GRWM” videos are everywhere on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. These four letters stand for this phrase.
Get Ready With Me
You say this when you want someone to know you are being completely serious or truthful.
No Cap
You are doomed, exhausted, finished, or in serious trouble.
Cooked
A random diversion or unnecessary adventure instead of what you were supposed to be doing.
SIDE QUEST
A phrase meaning something has a particular look, feeling, energy, or vibe.
ITS GIVING
Teens sometimes respond to something hilarious with this emoji 💀, which usually communicates this reaction.
I'm dying laughing.
Natural charm or smoothness, especially when flirting.
Rizz
Stop messing around, eliminate distractions, and focus intensely.
LOCK IN
Mindless internet content — or the joking effect of consuming way too much of it.
BRAIN ROT
Your invisible “score” for how cool, confident, or impressive you seem.
AURA
On TikTok, a teen might have one of these highly personalized pages filled with videos selected specifically for them by the algorithm. Its name is commonly abbreviated “FYP.”
For your page.
A playful way to describe believing something wildly unrealistic.
DELULU
To completely lose your cool or react in an extreme, reckless way.
Crash Out
Online content intentionally designed to make people angry so they react or comment.
Rage Bait
Praising someone way too much or excessively flattering them.
GLAZING
Your teenager says, “That’s my Roman Empire.” They probably aren't suddenly interested in ancient history. They mean this.
Something they think about all the time.
A short lived viral phrase with hand motions that intentionally has no clear, agreed-upon meaning.
6-7
An unkind way of saying someone, something or or a situation looks bad or unattractive.
CHOPPED
Someone independent and confident who does their own thing — often used ironically now.
SIGMA
What a teenager might call someone who seems old, outdated, or out of touch.
UNC
Teens sometimes talk about being on “BookTok,” “FoodTok,” or “GymTok.” These aren't separate apps. They describe this.
TikTok communities/content shaped around a specific interest?