Decoding the Internet Lingo, One Slang at a Time
Internet & Social Media Slang is the home of modern everyday expressions people use across the internet, social media, and casual conversations.
This category explains the trending words and phrases you often see on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, group chats, and memes.
It includes Gen Z slang, youth expressions, and the meanings behind popular emojis.
Examples include rizz, delulu, mid, simp, no cap, bet, and emojis like 😭, 😂, 🤌, and 🧢. Each slang term is broken down in clear, simple language so anyone can understand how and when people use it.
If a word is spreading fast online or becoming a common joke or reaction, it belongs in Core Slang.
Why Slang Matters (Even If You’re Not a Teen) Sometimes ago, I asked Precious (my 16-year-old niece) how her day was and she replied, “It was mid, but then I got rizz and now I’m vibing.” I stared at her and I was like how do we get here… ? That’s when I realized: Slang … Read more