Term Entry

Streaks — A record of consecutive days of interacting with someone or something, popularized by Snapchat. “We’ve had a Snapchat streak going for three years.” Origin: General internet/platform slang describing how people behave and communicate online. Internet & platform culture

Subtweet — An indirect public post criticizing someone without naming them. “That subtweet was clearly about the meeting today.” Origin: General internet/platform slang describing how people behave and communicate online. Internet & platform culture

Sus — Suspicious or suspect — popularized by the game Among Us. “Why is he acting so sus all of a sudden.” Origin: Gaming-culture slang, spread through competitive voice chat, streams, and Discord before crossing over into general internet use. Gaming

Suss — To investigate or figure something out. “Let me suss out what’s actually going on first.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture

Six Seven — A viral, deliberately nonsensical meme phrase with no fixed meaning. “Someone yelled “six seven” in class and the whole room lost it — no one knows why.” Origin: Meme-culture slang, born from a specific viral video or format rather than organic wordplay. Meme culture

Tea — Gossip, or interesting personal details — “spill the tea.” “Spill the tea, what happened at the party.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture

Thirst Trap — A photo or video posted specifically to attract romantic or sexual attention. “That gym mirror selfie was a straight-up thirst trap.” Origin: Dating-app and relationship-culture slang, mostly spread through TikTok relationship commentary. Dating & relationships

Thirsty — Overly eager for attention, usually romantic. “Liking every single one of her old photos is a little thirsty.” Origin: Dating-app and relationship-culture slang, mostly spread through TikTok relationship commentary. Dating & relationships

Tilted — Emotionally frustrated and off your game, especially in competitive gaming. “He rage-quit the lobby, clearly tilted after that last match.” Origin: Gaming-culture slang, spread through competitive voice chat, streams, and Discord before crossing over into general internet use. Gaming

Throw Hands — To fight or physically confront someone. “They almost threw hands over a parking spot.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture