Each year, the internet births a new lexicon, one that’s as fast-moving and unpredictable as the online trends that fuel it. 2025 is no different, with a fresh crop of viral slang that’s quickly become shorthand for everything from viral moments to internet culture’s quirks.
More than words, these phrases are creative expressions of identity in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re on TikTok, Twitch, or the latest meme loop, these are the terms that have dominated conversations among Gen Z and Gen Alpha this year.
Dispatches From The Front 