65 Viral TikTok Slang Words of 2025

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from studying the ever-evolving language of the internet, it’s that TikTok isn’t just a platform for dance trends and lip-syncs, it’s a university on it’s own, a cultural engine, generating slang that spreads faster than any meme.

I have been studying and decoding Slangs for a while now; from decoding Gen Z slangs to tracing the roots of viral expressions, I can tell you this with confidence: if you want to stay relevant online, especially in 2025, you need to speak fluent TikTok.😎

I’ve watched slang terms rise from obscurity to mainstream in a matter of days, sometimes even hours.

One moment, a phrase is just an inside joke among creators, and the next, it’s being quoted in group chats, brand captions, and even workplace banter.

But with the rapid-fire nature of TikTok trends, it’s easy to get left behind.

That’s why I put this guide together, not just to list out the 65 most viral TikTok slang terms of 2025, but to give you real, contextual insight into how they’re used, and what they really mean.

If you’re a content creator, a marketer trying to stay ahead of the curve, or just someone who wants to know what on earth people mean when they say things like “on fleek”, “bussin” or “Caught in 4k,” this guide will help you sound like you belong, not like you’re playing catch-up.

65 Viral TikTok Slang Words of 2025

1. Ate (and Left No Crumbs) 😂

When someone absolutely nails something.
Example: “Did you see her dance? She ate and left no crumbs!”

2. Baddie 🚀

A confident, stylish person (often used for fashion icons).
Example: “That makeup? You’re such a baddie!”

3. Bet 🌱

Casual agreement. “Bet” = “I’m in.”
Example: Friend: “Let’s get pizza.” You: “Bet.”

4. Big Yikes 😂

For secondhand embarrassment or awkward moments.
Example: “He tried to flirt and called her ‘mommy’… big yikes.”

5. Blehhh 🚀 (NEW!)

A sound effect for disgust or cringe (like sticking out your tongue).
Example: “They put pineapple on pizza? Blehhh.”

6. Bussin’ 😂

Something delicious or amazing.
Example: “Grandma’s cookies? Bussin’.”

7. Canon Event 🌱

A life moment that shapes who you are (like a movie plot point).
Example: “Failing that test was my canon event, now I study harder!”

8. Caught in 4K 😂

Exposed (like being recorded in HD).
Example: “You said you hated TikTok but I saw your FYP… caught in 4K.”

9. CEO 😂

Someone who’s the best at something.
Example: “She’s the CEO of roasting her friends.”

10. Cheugy 🌱

Outdated or trying too hard to be trendy.
Example: “Side parts and skinny jeans? So cheugy.”

11. DC 🌱

“Dance Credits” (giving choreography shoutouts).
Example: “DC to @dancequeen for this routine!”

12. Delulu 🚀

Playful term for delusional (often self-deprecating).
Example: “Thinking I’ll finish this essay in an hour? Delulu.”

13. Delulu is the Solulu 😂

Staying delusional to stay positive.
Example: “My crush hasn’t texted back? Delulu is the solulu!”

14. Demure 🚀

Pretending to be shy or innocent (used sarcastically).
Example: “Oh please, you’re not demure, you sent him three voice notes!”

What’s demure in every sense of it? Find out.

15. Fanum Tax 🚀 (NEW!)

Jokingly “taxing” someone’s food or drinks (from streamer Fanum).
Example: Takes friend’s fries “Sorry, that’s the Fanum Tax!”

16. FYP 🌱

“For You Page” (TikTok’s algorithm-driven feed).
Example: “My cat video blew up on the FYP!”

17. Gas Up 🌱

Hyping someone with compliments.
Example: “Let me gas you up, your hair looks 🔥!”

18. Glow Up 🌱

A transformation (looks or confidence).
Example: “2020 vs. 2025? That’s a glow up!”

19. GYAT 😂

A loud compliment on someone’s looks (usually their butt).
Example: Sees influencer’s gym pic “GYATTT!”

20. Heather 😂

The “it girl” everyone wants to be (from the Heathers musical).
Example: “She’s such a Heather, perfect hair, perfect grades.”

21. Hits Different 🚀

Something feels uniquely emotional.
Example: “This song hits different when you’re sad.”

22. Hot Girl Summer 🌱

Confidence, freedom, and fun (Megan Thee Stallion vibes).
Example: “Single and thriving? It’s a hot girl summer.”

23. IB 🌱

“Inspired By” (crediting trends).
Example: “IB @tiktokchef for this recipe!”

24. Ick 🚀 (NEW!)

A turn-off (physical or emotional).
Example: “He said ‘yummy’ instead of ‘delicious’… ick.”

25. It’s Giving… 🚀

Describing a vibe.
Example: “This outfit? It’s giving villain era.”

26. Lipid 🚀

Someone attractive (science pun on lipids = fats).
Example: “Did you see the new barista? Total lipid.”

27. Menty B 😂

Short for mental breakdown.
Example: “Work, school, laundry? I’m having a menty B.”

28. Mid 😂

Average or boring.
Example: “That latte was mid, Starbucks does it better.”

29. No Cap 🚀 (NEW!)

“No lie” or “for real.”
Example: “No cap, this is the best burger ever.”

30. NPC 🌱

“Non-Player Character” (someone bland or robotic).
Example: “He only talks about the weather, such an NPC.”

31. On God 😂

Swearing you’re telling the truth.
Example: “On God, I didn’t eat your leftovers!”

32. OOMF 🌱

“One Of My Followers” (vague-posting about someone).
Example: “OOMF needs to stop posting gym selfies.”

33. Oomfie 🚀 (NEW!)

Cute version of OOMF (often teasing a mutual follower).
Example: “Oomfie really thinks we don’t know their crush.”

34. Periodt 😂

Emphatic way to end a statement.
Example: “We deserve better, periodt.”

35. Pick Me Girl 😂

Someone who seeks validation by acting “not like other girls.”
Example: “She said ‘I only watch sports’… pick me girl alert.”

36. Pookie 🚀

A cute nickname for a partner or pet.
Example: “Goodnight, pookie!”

37. POV 😂

“Point of View” (setting up a scenario).
Example: “POV: You’re the quiet friend plotting world domination.”

38. Pressed 🚀

Annoyed or upset.
Example: “Why are you so pressed? It’s just a meme!”

39. Purr 🚀

Approval (like a cat’s purr).
Example: “You got the job? Purr, queen!”

40. Put a Finger Down 😂

Challenge where you lower fingers based on relatable statements.
Example: “Put a finger down if you’ve ever cried over a TikTok.”

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41. Ratio 🌱

When a reply gets more likes than the original post (meaning people disagree).
Example: Comments “Ratio + your take is bad.”

42. Rizz 🚀

Flirting skills (short for charisma).
Example: “He’s got rizz, I’d say yes to any date.”

43. Salty 🚀 (NEW!)

Being bitter or mad.
Example: “She’s salty because I got the last croissant.”

44. Shifting 🌱

Imagining yourself in a different reality (like daydreaming).
Example: “I’m shifting to a world where coffee has no calories.”

45. Sheesh 😂

Playful shock or admiration.
Example: “You aced the exam? Sheesh, save some brains for us!”

46. Simp 🌱

Someone who overdoes affection for someone who doesn’t care.
Example: “He bought her 12 roses? Simp behavior.”

47. Sis 🚀 (NEW!)

Term for a close friend (not always literal).
Example: “Sis, we need to talk about your life choices.”

48. Situationship 🚀

A messy “almost relationship.”
Example: “We’re in a situationship, it’s complicated.”

49. Slay 🌱

Doing something flawlessly.
Example: “You slayed that presentation!”

50. Tea 🚀 (NEW!)

Gossip or juicy news.
Example: “Spill the tea, what did she say?!”

51. TL;DR 🌱

“Too Long; Didn’t Read” (summarizing long texts).
Example: “TL;DR: I’m dramatic and single again.”

52. Touch Grass 🌱

Telling someone to log off and experience reality.
Example: “You’ve tweeted 100 times today… touch grass.”

53. Transition 😂

Smooth video edit (like a outfit change snap).
Example: “That transition from pajamas to glam? Iconic.”

54. Vibe Check 😂

Assessing someone’s energy.
Example: “You seem grumpy, vibe check failed.”

55. W 🚀 (NEW!)

Short for win (opposite of L = loss).
Example: “Got free concert tickets? That’s a W!”

Other Viral TikTok Slangs Terms:

56. Yeet 🌱

Throwing something with enthusiasm or celebrating.
Example: Tosses trash “Yeet! Made it in the bin!”

57. Bop 🚀 (NEW!)

A super catchy song you can’t stop replaying.
Example: “Olivia Rodrigo’s new track? Total bop.”

58. Drip 🚀 (NEW!)

Stylish outfit or confidence that “oozes” coolness.
Example: “His Jordans + that jacket? Drip overload.”

What does Drip really mean in every sense of it. find out

59. Ghosted 🌱

When someone vanishes from your DMs like a phantom.
Example: “We vibed for weeks, then he ghosted. 🥲”

60. Lowkey/Highkey 🌱

Lowkey = secretly; Highkey = openly.
Example: “I’m lowkey jealous but highkey happy for you!”

61. Snatched 😂

When someone looks flawless (like their edges are styled to perfection).
Example: “Your eyeliner is snatched, teach me!”

62. Spill the Tea 😂

Demanding gossip ASAP.
Example: “You talked to him? Spill the tea, bestie!”

63. Stan 🌱

To obsessively support someone (from Eminem’s song “Stan”).
Example: “I stan that artist, their lyrics hit deep.”

64. Sus 😂

Short for suspicious. Perfect for shady behavior.
Example: “She said she’s ‘busy’ but posted a selfie… sus.”

65. Wig 😂

When something shocks you so hard, your imaginary wig flies off.
Example: “That plot twist? Wig = GONE.”

How to Use These Slangs Like a Pro

Now that you’ve got the lingo down, here’s how to avoid sounding like a cheugy try-hard:

1. Match the vibe: Use “sheesh” for fun surprises, not your boss’s email.
2. Don’t force it: If “pookie” feels weird, stick to “babe.”
3. Context matters: Calling someone an “NPC” is playful, not a job interview tip.

Final Takeaway

TikTok slang is all about connection, whether you’re laughing at “delulu” moments or hyping a friend’s “glow up.”

Bookmark this guide, throw in a “no cap” or two, and soon you’ll be decoding comments like a CEO of TikTok culture. Now go forth and slay, bestie! 🚀

Reference

Urban Dictionary