Best Teen Slang of 2025: The Words and Phrases That Defined Our Year
Every year, teens quietly (and sometimes aggressively) update the English language while adults are still trying to figure out what “cheugy” means. In 2025, slang wasn’t just about sounding cool—it was about irony, emotional literacy, internet lore, and calling things exactly what they are. Some words from teen slang’s past were also revived. Some were weaponized. Some should probably be studied by linguists and therapists alike.
Here are the teen slang terms that defined 2025. Below, we reveal (in case you didn’t already know) what they meant, where they came from, and how your kid probably used them in a sentence that you likely misunderstood.
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“67”
A number that became shorthand for randomness. The phrase doesn’t have one fixed meaning. It can hint at uncertainty, sarcasm, or simply a “so-so” feeling. Some might also say, it means, “I’m overwhelmed, don’t ask.” It popped up in gaming chats and TikTok comments as a chaotic stand-in for “too much” or “everything is happening.” It originated with the song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla. To add to the allure, videos of NBA player LaMelo Ball set to “Doot Doot” went viral because Ball is, you guessed it, 6’7.″
Used in a sentence: “Homework, practice, and group chats? Yeah… it’s 67.” Or simply saying, “six seeeeeeven,” and everyone around you gets excited.
“41″
A more niche numeric slang moment, often used ironically to signal confusion or emotional buffering, like when a situation makes zero sense but you’re still expected to react. Also here’s a refresher: 41 originated with a (very risqué) rap song by Blizzy Boi. In the song, he states that he’s 41 years old, and then that he has 41 of … well, a whole bunch of things.
Used in a sentence: “He texted ‘hey’ after six months. That’s very 41 of him.”
“Aura Farming”
Doing things purely to build your vibe, presence, or mystique, often without caring about practicality. This term was popularized on TikTok and gaming culture, where “aura” became social currency.
Used in a sentence: “She didn’t answer the text because she was aura farming.”
“Crash Out”
To emotionally spiral, lose it, or go fully unhinged, usually after holding it together for way too long. Borrowed from hip-hop slang and exploded on TikTok in 2025.
Used in a sentence: “If the Wi-Fi goes out again, I’m going to crash out.”
“Glazed” / “Glazing”
Overhyping someone or something to an embarrassing degree, especially when it’s undeserved. Often used to call out excessive praise.
Used in a sentence: “Why are you glazing him? He literally did the bare minimum.”
“Chungus”
A revival of the old meme, now used affectionately or sarcastically to describe something oversized, chaotic, or absurdly extra.
Used in a sentence: “That backpack is so big it’s actually chungus.”
“Clock It”
To notice something immediately, and usually correctly. A cousin of “I see you,” but sharper and more smug.
Used in a sentence: “I clocked that fake apology instantly.”
“Gyatt”
An exclamation of shock or admiration, often exaggerated and intentionally over-the-top. Popularized through streaming culture. And sincethe termstarted as an exaggerated exclamation in streaming culture (specifically, Twitch and TikTok)—basically meaning “oh my god” or “damn.” Over time—especially from 2024 to 2025—it became strongly associated with reacting to someone’s body, most commonly their butt, in a very “eyes popping out of skull” internet way.
Used in a sentence: “Gyatt, that plot twist came out of nowhere.”
“Mid”
(But Weaponized)
No longer neutral, mid in 2025 was cutting, ironic, and sometimes devastating. Saying something was mid meant it failed expectations spectacularly.
Used in a sentence: “I waited two hours for that movie and it was mid.”
“Baddie”
(But Reframed)
Once about looks, now about confidence, boundaries, and self-possession. A 2025 baddie knows her worth, and her screen time limits.
Used in a sentence: “She set boundaries and left early. Baddie behavior.”
“NPC Energy”
Acting scripted, passive, or painfully unaware, like a background character in a video game. A gentle roast, but still a roast.
Used in a sentence: “He just nodded and walked away. NPC energy.”
“Ate—And Left No Crumbs”
High praise for executing something flawlessly. If someone “ate,” there was nothing left to critique (hence, no crumbs).
Used in a sentence: “That presentation? Ate. Left no crumbs.”
“Vibe Check”
(But Revived)
This one returned in 2025, but with higher emotional stakes. It’s less about judging coolness, but more about assessing safety, energy, and emotional tone.
Used in a sentence: “I don’t know why, but the vibe check failed.”
“Fit”
Short for outfit, but also shorthand for identity expression. If the fit was right, the confidence followed.
Used in a sentence: “The fit carried the whole day.”
“Let Him Cook”
A plea for patience, meaning someone might be onto something, even if it looks messy at first.
Used in a sentence: “The idea sounds weird, but let him cook.”
“Unspoken Rizz”
(A derivative of “rizz.”)
Charisma without effort, words, or performance. Quiet confidence that somehow still lands.
Used in a sentence: “He said nothing and everyone listened. Unspoken rizz.”
“Beige Flag”
Not a red flag, not a green one, just mildly odd or specific. Quirks that raise an eyebrow but not concern.
Used in a sentence: “He alphabetizes his apps. Beige flag.”
“Core”
A shorthand aesthetic label used to instantly categorize a vibe, era, or personality type.
Used in a sentence: “He’s in his sad-boy core era.”
“Bet”
A default yes, agreement, or acknowledgment. Casual, confident, and efficient, it’s a shortened version of, “You bet.”
Used in a sentence: “We’re leaving at 7?” “Bet.”
“Chopped”
Harsh but popular. This word is used to describe something (or even someone’s behavior) as unattractive or poorly executed.
Used in a sentence: “That haircut is chopped, I’m sorry.”
“Huzz”
A playful, ironic term for girls or women, often used in exaggerated internet humor. When used, it’s not always complimentary, but it is always chaotic.
Used in a sentence: “The huzz are fighting in the comments again.”
“Unc”
Short for “uncle,” but used to describe someone acting old, out of touch, or painfully millennial. Teens used it generously this past year.
Used in a sentence: “He still says ‘YOLO.’ Unc behavior.”
If 2025 slang taught us anything, it’s this: teens are funny, brutally honest, deeply ironic, and constantly inventing new ways to describe feelings adults are still Googling. The best move? Don’t try to use these words out loud. Just clock them, and let the kids cook.