Social Media Slang for 2027 (and the Top 25 Phrases you Need to Know)

Social media trends come and go, but the language they create can stick around. Whether you're creating content, keeping an eye on online trends, or trying to understand what your audience is actually saying, knowing the latest slang is worth it. Here are 25 terms to know in 2027, plus a few classics that refuse to disappear.

• Cooked: When someone is completely doomed, exhausted, or in a situation they probably aren't getting out of.
• • Example: I didn't study for the exam at all. I'm so cooked.

• Chopped: A way to say someone looks unattractive or that something is low-quality, poorly done, or just not working.
• • Example: I tried cutting my own bangs but now I look chopped.
• Gas: Something that is excellent, impressive, high-quality, or just plain awesome.
• • Example: That new restaurant is gas. We need to go back!
• Hits Different: Used when something feels especially good, meaningful, emotional, or unique in a way that's hard to explain.
• • Example: Coffee on a Saturday morning just hits different.

• BBG: Short for “baby girl,” BBG is usually an affectionate or playful way to refer to someone or something cute.
• • Example: Look at my BBG! She knows she's adorable.
• Twin: A close friend who shares a lot of your interests, experiences, personality traits, or general energy. You don't have to actually be related.
• • Example: You love iced coffee and cancel plans at the last minute? Twin.
• Chat: A casual way to address a group of people, often borrowed from livestreaming and online communities.
• • Example: Chat, are we really doing this right now?

• Unc: Short for “uncle,” this is used jokingly for an older person, especially someone giving off stereotypically “older” or millennial energy.
• • Example: Unc just told us that music was better in his day.
• Clock / Clocking: To notice, point out, or call attention to something, especially something another person was trying to hide.
• • Example: She clocked him immediately. He couldn't even pretend he wasn't staring.
• Caught in 4K: When someone is caught doing something they were trying to hide, with clear evidence to prove it.
• • Example: He said he wasn't eating the last cookie, but the security camera caught him in 4K.

• Put on Blast: To publicly embarrass, expose, or call someone out, often on social media.
• • Example: She put him on blast after he posted the private messages.
• Drag: To publicly mock, criticize, or embarrass someone, usually because they said or did something ridiculous.
• • Example: Brittney will never be invited back after she dragged Ben.
• Salty: Being upset, irritated, or resentful, especially because something didn't go your way.
• • Example: He's still salty that his team lost the game.

• Glazing: Excessively praising or hyping someone up to the point where it becomes obvious or embarrassing. Think way too much praise.
• • Example: You've been glazing that celebrity for 20 minutes. We get it. You love them.
• Hot Take: A strongly worded or controversial opinion about a popular topic, trend, person, or current event.
• • Example: Hot take: Brunch is overrated.
• Girl Dinner: A social media term for a meal made up of random snacks, small bites, leftovers, or whatever happens to be in the kitchen. Basically, there are no rules.
• • Example: My girl dinner tonight is cheese, pretzels, and Dr.Pepper.

• Granola: A term for someone associated with an outdoorsy, environmentally conscious, or nature-loving lifestyle.
• • Example: She spends every weekend hiking and camping. She's definitely granola.
• Preppy: A style or aesthetic that's often colorful, polished, feminine, and associated with brands or pieces such as Lululemon, tennis skirts, colorful accessories, and coordinated outfits.
• • Example: Her whole outfit is giving major preppy vibes.
• Brat: A term popularized by Charli XCX's Brat era that came to describe a confident, unapologetic, rebellious, and self-possessed attitude. It's also associated with the distinctive chartreuse green aesthetic from the album.
• • Example: She canceled her plans, put on sunglasses, and went out by herself. Very brat.

• Looksmaxxing: The pursuit of improving your physical appearance through things like skincare, exercise, haircuts, diet, or other appearance-focused routines.
• • Example: He's been looksmaxxing all summer: new haircut, skincare routine, gym every day.
• Mogging: When someone noticeably outshines or one-ups another person, particularly in terms of appearance or attractiveness.
• • Example: He walked into the room in that suit and completely mogged everyone.
• Standing on Business: Following through on your responsibilities, keeping your word, or handling a situation confidently and seriously.
• • Example: She said she was going to finish the project by Friday, and she did. She's standing on business.

• NGL: Short for “not gonna lie,” NGL is used before sharing an honest opinion, admission, or reaction.
• Example: NGL, that new coffee shop is actually really good.
• Ship: To support or root for two people to be romantically involved, whether they're a real-life couple or fictional characters.
• • Example: I totally ship those two. They'd be so cute together.
• Understood the Assignment: When someone does something exceptionally well or goes above and beyond what was expected of them.
• • Example: That Halloween costume? She understood the assignment.

Top 5 Slang Words That Are Still Hanging Around

Some words just hit different . . . and they're not going anywhere anytime soon!

• Crash Out: Having a meltdown or emotional outburst, often because of stress, frustration, or drama.
• • Example: She crashed out after reading all the negative comments.
• Lock In: To focus completely on a task or goal and block out distractions.
• • Example: Finals week is here. Time to lock in.
• ATE: Used when someone does something exceptionally well, especially when they absolutely nail an outfit, performance, task, or moment.
• • Example: That outfit? She ate. No crumbs.
• Slay: To impress, succeed, or absolutely nail something. It's often used as a compliment for someone's appearance, performance, or accomplishments.
• • Example: She slayed that performance. You slay, queen!
• Tea: Gossip, drama, or interesting information. It's often paired with phrases like “spill the tea” when someone wants to hear what happened.
• • Example: Spill the tea! What happened at the party?