TRENDING SLANG WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2025
Hi Harfordian!
Language is constantly evolving, especially in the digital age. If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, Twitter (X), or watching Gen Z conversations online, you’ve probably come across terms like. Here’s a curated list of 2025’s most popular English slang words, along with their meanings and example sentences. Perfect for language learners, social media enthusiasts, or anyone trying to stay up to date!
1. Rizz
- Short for “charisma” or “flirtation “
If someone has “rizz,” it means they know how to charm others, especially inromantic situations.
Example: He walked into the room and started flirting with everyone. this guy’s got mad rizz.
2. Delulu
A playful shortening of “delusional.” It’s often used humorously to describe someone who has unrealistic hopes, usually about love or fame.
Example: I know he liked my photo, but that doesn’t mean he’s in love with me. I might be a little delulu
3. Slay Era
Refers to a period in someone’s life when they are confident, successful, and at their best, they’re “slaying” life.
Example: Ever since she started her new job and moved to the city, she’s been in her slay era
4. Main Character
Describes someone who behaves like they’re the star of their own story. Often confident, stylish, or dramatic.
Example: She walked into the coffee shop in slow motion. It was giving the
main character energy
5. NPC (Non-Player Character)
Originally a video game term, now used to describe people who seem basic, lack originality, or act in predictable, robotic ways.
Example: That guy at work only talks about the weather, total NPC vibes.
6. It’s Giving
Used to describe the vibe or energy something gives off. Usually followed by a noun or phrase.
Example: Her outfit today? It’s giving the CEO realness