Term Entry

Benching — Keeping someone interested as a backup option without real commitment. “He’s been benching her for months, texting just enough to keep her around.” Origin: Dating-app and relationship-culture slang, mostly spread through TikTok relationship commentary. Dating & relationships

Orbiting — Watching someone’s social media closely after a breakup without ever reaching out directly. “She stopped replying but still watches every story — that’s orbiting.” Origin: Dating-app and relationship-culture slang, mostly spread through TikTok relationship commentary. Dating & relationships

Snatched — Looking exceptionally polished or well put-together. “Her makeup was snatched for the wedding.” Origin: Style and appearance slang, tied to TikTok fashion and beauty content. Style & appearance

No Chill — Acting with little restraint or self-control. “He replied to the group chat at 3am with no chill whatsoever.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture

Big Mad — Extremely angry or upset, usually about something others see as minor. “He’s big mad about losing a board game.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture

And I Oop — An exaggerated reaction to something surprising or slightly embarrassing. “She tripped walking on stage, and I oop.” Origin: Meme-culture slang, born from a specific viral video or format rather than organic wordplay. Meme culture

keyboard-mash, said like a sharp intake of breath

Wig — Reacting to something so shocking or impressive it figuratively knocks your wig off. “That plot twist had my wig completely off.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture

Deepfake — Synthetic media that convincingly imitates a real person’s face or voice. “That viral clip turned out to be a deepfake.” Origin: General internet/platform slang describing how people behave and communicate online. Internet & platform culture

Squad Goals — A friend-group moment held up as an ideal to aspire to. “That trip photo is straight-up squad goals.” Origin: General internet reaction slang, spread mainly through TikTok and X/Twitter comment sections. Reactions & internet culture