Word deep-dives

Older American slang for an attractive person, especially a woman.

TikTok’s personalized For You feed, and sometimes the feed-recommendation culture around it.

Something exceptionally good, especially music, food, or cannabis.

A text abbreviation that can stand for “goddamn” or “god damn,” often used as an intensified reaction.

A TikTok-born label for a low-effort, snack-like meal assembled from whatever sounds good.

Excessively praising, defending, or flattering someone.

A sustained, demanding routine of work or effort toward a goal.

Gross, disgusting, or unpleasant.

Good, fine, or all right.

Someone who tries too hard, takes things too seriously, or acts aggressively intense.

Serious, intense, emotionally weighty, or impressive, depending on context.

A person, usually a child or teen, dressed head to toe in bright neon colors.