2025 GenZ English Slang Collection
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This mind map organizes 30–40 of the most popular English slang terms used by Gen Z in 2025. It highlights words frequently appearing on social media, including rizz, delulu, Ohio, Skibidi, and NPC, which represent distinct aspects of online culture, humor, and self-expression. The map also categorizes slang into themes such as communication, relationships, memes, and digital lifestyle, illustrating their tone, emotional resonance, and linguistic creativity. It helps users quickly grasp the evolving language patterns and social context that define Gen Z’s online identity.
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rizz
Charisma or flirting skill
delulu
Delusional, often romantically or humorously
no cap
No lie / I’m serious
mid
Mediocre, average, not that good
slay
Do something amazingly or look perfect
it’s giving
Describes a strong vibe or aesthetic
main character energy
Acting confidently, like you’re the star of your life
ate / left no crumbs
Did something perfectly
go touch grass
Log off / reconnect with reality
bussin
Really good (esp. food)
gyatt
Slang for “curves” / used in meme reactions
fanum tax
When someone takes your food or stuff
NPC
A boring or predictable person (like a video game NPC)
Ohio
Something weird, cursed, chaotic
skibidi
From “Skibidi Toilet” meme; symbolizes absurd chaos
sigma
Lone-wolf, confident vibe (often used ironically)
ratio
When a reply gets more likes than the original post
lowkey / highkey
Lowkey = kind of / Highkey = really
bet
Okay / sure / deal
sus
Suspicious / sketchy
vibe check
Assessing someone’s energy or attitude
bruh / bro
Exclamation of disbelief or annoyance
fr / frfr
For real / seriously
based
Being authentic or unapologetically true to yourself
cringe
Embarrassing or awkward
simp
Doing too much for someone you like
ick
Something that instantly turns you off
brat / brat energy
Confident, playful rebellion (esp. online aesthetics)
glow up
Transformation for the better
soft launch / hard launch
soft launch / hard launch
gatekeep
Withholding info or trends to stay exclusive
be so for real
Be honest / stop joking
canon event
A defining or inevitable moment in your life
mother / she’s mother
Admiration for someone powerful or iconic
era
Current phase or vibe
side quest
Random activity or distraction
core
Aesthetic style suffix (e.g., “weirdcore”, “pinkcore”)
brainrot
Obsession with low-effort internet content
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