Generation Z slang

In Internet culture, the term brain rot describes digital media deemed to be of low quality or value, to such a degree that it is ironically spoken of as causing harm to the viewer. The term more broadly refers to the harmful cognitive effects associated with excessive or disordered use of digital and social media, particularly short-form entertainment AI-generated content, and doomscrolling. Popularized by Generation Z and Generation Alpha social media users, the term has since entered mainstream usage. In 2024 it was termed Oxford Dictionary's "Word of the Year".

6-7 is an Internet meme, slang term, and gesture that was popularized in 2025 on TikTok and Instagram Reels. It has no fixed meaning.

dance move

practice of suddenly breaking off a relationship or friendship with someone

sexual technique

Looksmaxxing is a 21st century Internet neologism referring to the process of maximizing one's own physical attractiveness. The term originated on male incel (meaning: "involuntarily celibate") message boards in the 2010s. Previously, the phrase's usage had been limited to obscure internet forums, but in the 2020s became popularized on TikTok by men. Currently, the term refers to a specified view of male beauty, and is not frequently a term used by women in a non-satirical context.

Rizz () is an internet slang word defined as style, charm, or attractiveness. It is likely short for charisma, and is often associated with brain rot.

visual art style

2025 internet meme about an alleged archetype of man involving performative displays of progressivism, feminism, as well as emotional sensitivity

Clanker is a slur for robots and artificial intelligence (AI) software. The term has been used in Star Wars media, first appearing in the franchise's 2005 video game Star Wars: Republic Commando. By 2025, the term had become widely used to express hatred or distaste for machines ranging from delivery robots to large language models. This trend has been attributed to anxiety around the negative societal effects of AI.