Decode the feed without pretending slang has rules.

Did something extremely well or looked especially good doing it.

“That performance ate.”

Someone’s perceived cool factor, presence, or effortless confidence.

“That entrance had serious aura.”

Doing something mainly because it looks cool or builds a certain image.

“Walking away without looking back was pure aura farming.”

Mindless or repetitive online content—or jokingly, being unable to stop thinking about it.

“This audio is my current brain rot.”

An experience treated as an unavoidable part of someone’s personal story or growth.

“The terrible haircut was a canon event.”

A joking way to address the people watching—or an imaginary audience.

“Chat, are we actually doing this?”

In trouble, exhausted, broken, or likely to fail, depending on context.

“I forgot the deadline. I’m cooked.”

Playfully or critically describing unrealistic, overly hopeful thinking.

“My delulu plan is that they will add another tour date.”

A phase defined by a current habit, aesthetic, goal, or mood.

“I’m in my library era.”

Someone’s facial appearance or photogenic appeal.

“The face card never declines.”

A post, photo, or moment showing and discussing an outfit.

“Quick fit check before we leave.”

To withhold access, information, or the name of something so others cannot join in.

“Do not gatekeep the playlist.”

To praise someone so intensely that the praise seems excessive or embarrassing.

“You can like the album without glazing it.”

A sudden feeling of discomfort or lost attraction caused by a behavior or detail.

“Being rude to the server gives me the ick.”

The backstory and accumulated details behind a person, friendship, joke, or fictional world.

“There is so much lore behind that nickname.”

To focus seriously and give a task your full attention.

“I need to lock in for this project.”

Acting with confidence and intention—or, critically, acting as if everybody else is background.

“Taking myself to the museum felt main character.”

Mediocre, disappointing, or less impressive than the hype suggests.

“The trailer looked amazing, but the movie was mid.”

People who follow each other on a social platform—short for mutuals.

“A few of my moots recommended it.”

Literally a non-player character; online, a dismissive label for someone seen as scripted or lacking individuality.

“Calling strangers NPCs is getting old.”

Point of view; a format that frames a post as if the viewer is in a particular scene.

“POV: you arrived before anybody else.”

Content designed to provoke anger because outrage drives replies, shares, and attention.

“That ranking looks like rage bait.”

When a post gets far more negative replies or reposts than positive reactions, signaling public disapproval.

“The brand got ratioed after that reply.”

Charm or skill in attracting or flirting with someone.

“They have quiet rizz.”

Hinting at a relationship, project, or change without clearly announcing it.

“The second coffee cup was a relationship soft launch.”

A blunt suggestion to log off, regain perspective, or spend time in the physical world.

“After reading two hundred comments, I needed to touch grass.”

A quick read of the mood, energy, or social atmosphere.

“Vibe check: does everyone still want to go?”

To talk at length, often enthusiastically; ‘yapper’ can be affectionate or insulting.

“I could yap about that game for hours.”