Gen-Z's style of conversation, humor, and social commentary is quite distinct. They use a lot of Gen-Z slang, meaning things that have been changed before ...read more

The language of the digital world changes every year, and 2025 was no exception. This year, Gen-Z added a unique touch to their conversations, humor, and social commentary with the help of Gen-Z Trending Slangs, some new and some old.

If you're unfamiliar with them, you might think you're speaking a different language. But in the world of Gen-Z, these slangs hold significant significance. Let's explore some of the most trending Gen-Z terms of 2025.

Aura Farming

This slang means to pretend you're cool. The trend was sparked by a video of an Indonesian boy dancing carefreely on a racing boat. His calm, unbounded energy was dubbed "aura farming." It refers to the act of someone trying to appear so relaxed and cool that their "aura" attracts people.

It's Giving

This phrase is used to describe the 'vibe' or impression of something, such as, "It's giving luxury" or "It's giving chaos." It has its roots in Black and Latinx ballroom culture and has now become a standard way to describe an impression on social media.

Brain Rot

It's about that feeling of being overstimulated and exhausted from watching too much low-effort, chaotic, yet habit-forming content. It speaks to the impact of meme culture and short-form videos.

Performative Male

This is a "male pick-me-up" who presents himself as a highly sensitive, emotionally available, and soft-guy to gain attention, even though he's not that way on the inside. In dating culture, this term is used to describe a red flag.

6-7

It's used as an inside joke. 6-7 doesn't have a fixed meaning and gained popularity through a song. The uniqueness of this term is that it doesn't have a fixed meaning. This is what Gen-Z and Gen Alpha really like. However, those from earlier generations are getting confused.

Wabi-Sabi

This Japanese philosophy has become increasingly popular on TikTok. Wabi-sabi is about embracing imperfection, authenticity, and simplicity. It's a fresh perspective in a world of filters, suggesting that imperfections and being authentic are true beauty.

NPC

Its full form is non-playable character. This gaming term is now used to describe those who blindly follow trends, herd them, or lack any individuality. It has become a harsh insult.

Slop

It is a derogatory term for algorithm-driven, generic, meaningless, and repetitive content.

Main Character

It's a positive mindset where a person focuses on being an active and central figure in their life, rather than a passive observer. It encourages self-love and intentional living.

Zesty

Used to describe someone as being overly expressive, dramatic, or flamboyant. It's often said in a light-hearted manner, but can also be sarcastic depending on the context.

Bussin'

It means very good. This term is used to describe the quality of something being very good, such as, 'This dish is bussin!'

Pookie

This term is a favorite, and you may have heard it many times. Pookie means "cute." It's often used to describe a partner, friend, or pet.

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