TikTok & Internet Culture
This video-sharing platform, known for its viral dances and "For You" page, became a cultural juggernaut in the early 2020s.
TikTok
Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of this dystopian book and film trilogy set in Panem.
The Hunger Games
This artist’s massive global tour in 2023–2024 was called "The Eras Tour."
Taylor Swift
In biology, this structure is known as the "powerhouse of the cell."
Mitochondria
This battle royale game is famous for its building mechanics and its frequent celebrity skin crossovers.
Fortnite
This term refers to a video or post that spreads rapidly across the internet, gaining thousands or millions of views in a short time.
Viral
This series, written by Suzanne Collins, features a character who volunteers to take her sister's place in a deadly competition.
Primrose Everdeen
Known for hits like "Bad Guy" and "What Was I Made For?", this singer is famous for her signature baggy style.
Billie Eilish
This branch of mathematics involves finding the value of unknown variables like x or y.
Algebra
In Minecraft, this is the name of the pixelated, green creature that explodes when it gets too close to you.
Creeper
This platform, famous for its "Streaks" and disappearing messages, is a staple of teen communication.
Snapchat
In the Harry Potter series, this is the name of the house known for valuing bravery and chivalry.
Gryffindor
This artist, who started on Disney Channel, topped charts in 2024 with her hit song "Espresso."
Sabrina Carpenter
This historical event, lasting from 1939 to 1945, involved the Allies fighting against the Axis powers.
World War II
This sandbox game allows players to create their own games and experiences, and it is hugely popular among middle schoolers.
Roblox
This term describes a creator who posts content about their everyday life, often featuring "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) segments.
Vlogger
This character, played by Timothée Chalamet, is the protagonist of the 2021 sci-fi epic based on Frank Herbert's novel.
Paul Atreides
This rapper and singer, known for his unique fashion and hits like "Industry Baby," is a prominent figure in modern music.
Lil Nas X
This is the chemical formula for the water molecule.
H2O
This plumber in a red hat is Nintendo's most iconic mascot.
Mario
This specific slang term is used to describe something that is cool, impressive, or highly trendy.
"Fire" (or "That’s it").
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, this is the name of the camp where demigods go to train.
Camp Half-Blood.
This band, famous for hits like "Believer" and "Radioactive," is a staple of modern alternative rock radio.
Imagine Dragons
In literature, this term describes the central message or underlying idea of a story.
Theme
This term refers to the small, in-game purchases that offer cosmetic items like skins or emotes.
Microtransactions