You won’t find these buzzwords in the dictionary, but they’re likely all over your FYP.
As Gen Z comes of age before the world’s eyes (virtually, of course), their new arrivals in the lingo of young adults — nuanced concepts including “rizz,” “cap,” and “sus” — have completely permeated the mainstream. in 2023.
This year, Oxford University Press’ official Word of the Year is “brain rot,” a deterioration of the mind due to overconsumption of “irrelevant” content online.
But this is not the only unknown language that has been offered on the Internet recently.
“Demure,” which rose to popularity as a result of a viral video by TikTokker Jools Lebron, was crowned Word of the Year by Dictionary.com, which lexicographers reported saw a 1,200% increase in online usage between January and August 2024.
The term, which means to be modest or reserved, became a viral sensation in reference to appearing sophisticated or refined, according to Dictionary.com.
Next, there’s “brat,” which was named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary and described as not just a Charli XCX album or buzzword, but also “a cultural phenomenon” and “way of life” as demonstrated by “brothers”. summer.”
Thus, to be “brat” – an adjective – is neither entitled nor spoiled, but rather a compliment, described by the Collins Dictionary as “a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude”.
Other Gen Z slang that boomed in popularity this year include the word “Ohio” as a way of saying something downright unpleasant, or “ick,” which refers to being put off by someone doing something cringe-worthy. relaxed.
“Let them cook” is another phrase that has stuck with Gen Z, used as a way of saying, “let them do their thing” with the intention of the person who will succeed.
“BFR” or “BFFR” is an acronym for “be real” or “be f–king for real” which has grown in use especially on TikTok, according to the Daily Mail.
And, thanks to Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour, it’s now common to say you’re in an “era” of your life — whether it’s your “Swiftie era” or your “brat era” — meant to refer to an era special time in your life.
Recently, a video of a “Wicked” press interview went viral after a reporter informed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that fans of the musical were “holding space” for the lyrics to “Defying Gravity,” leaving the internet confused as to what exactly. the phrase “holding space” meant.
Out magazine reporter Tracy Gilchrist later explained that it meant being “physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something”, but not before it became an instant meme.
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