Language evolves fast, but in 2025, it’s moving at warp speed. Thanks to TikTok dances, viral memes, NBA clips, and gaming culture, some slang words are everywhere … and yet leave many of us scratching our heads.
If you’ve been overhearing words like “mogging” or “6-7” and wondering what they actually mean, you’re not alone.
Here’s a breakdown of the most searched-for slang terms this year and the stories behind them.
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1. 6-7 (141,000 searches)
No, this isn’t math. It’s random and the randomness is the point.
“6-7” (pronounced “six seven”) has no literal meaning and comes from the song Doot Doot (6 7) by Skrilla. It got a viral boost when basketball player LaMelo Ball made a trending video about being 6 feet 7 inches tall.
Kids and teens now chant it online, often with dramatic hand gestures (similar to the gesture you’d make if you are comparing two options or juggling).
Think of it as absurd internet humor turned slang.
2. Bop (115,000 searches)
This is a controversial one. Originally describing someone with multiple sexual partners, “bop” can also refer to someone presenting themselves immodestly online.
It’s often used negatively in online spaces, particularly in cyberbullying contexts.
3. Mogging (79,000 searches)
Mogging is all about outclassing someone by looking better, being more skilled, or simply winning at life.
If you’ve heard of “looksmaxxing” (16,000 searches), that’s a similar idea.
It’s the online version of flexing … but in a very pointed way.
4. Huzz (61,000 searches)
“Huzz” is modern slang that likely evolved from “hoes,” and it’s often used to refer to girls, women, or a crush.
Depending on context, it can sound playful or disrespectful, so tone matters.
5. Chopped (59,000 searches)
If something’s “chopped,” it’s ugly, undesirable, or just plain not cute.
A simple, dismissive term you might hear online or in casual conversations.
6. Big back (57,000 searches)
“Big back” is slang (often derogatory) used to refer to someone who is out of shape. It often has less to do with size and more to do with behaviour like hogging food or being sluggish.
7. Glazing (49,000 searches)
Glazing is when someone excessively praises another person insincerely.
8. Zesty (44,000 searches)
This is a more positive one. It refers to someone who’s lively, energetic, and fun to be around.
Perfect for describing your friend who lights up a room … or your dog after a nap.
9. Fanum tax (36,000 searches)
Ever take a bite of your friend’s fries and call it a “tax”? That’s Fanum Tax.
Inspired by the streamer Fanum, it’s a playful way to claim a portion of someone else’s food.
10. Green FN (34,000 searches)
Gamers, this is for you.
A “green FN” is a guaranteed win or flawless move, often used in basketball contexts or NBA 2K. If a shot lands perfectly and lights up green, it’s a moment to celebrate.
11. Delulu (32,000 searches)
Short for delusional, delulu describes someone with unrealistic expectations, especially in crushes or fantasy scenarios, like someone who believes a celebrity will totally date them.
12. Clanker (29,000 searches)
A clanker is a robot or AI, often used when someone complains about talking to a chatbot.
13. Ohio (24,000 searches)
Used to describe anything absurd or strange. The internet’s favorite shorthand for “what even is this?”
14. Slop (21,000 searches)
In slang, “slop” refers to low-quality, AI-generated content, such as images, videos, or writing, that looks cheap, generic, or obviously machine-made.
It’s often used to mock the flood of bland, mass-produced media created by AI tools with little human effort or creativity.
15. Aura farming (18,000 searches)
A term borrowed from anime culture, aura farming is when someone does things just to look cool, rather than for actual skill or accomplishment.
Why slang changes so fast
A spokesperson for Unscramblerer.com, who analyzed these data trends, summed it up nicely:
“Popular slang in 2025 continues to be heavily influenced by TikTok, Instagram, gaming, streaming, Gen Z and Alpha online communities. Trends from social media spread rapidly via memes and viral challenges. Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever. Slang is a fascinating and fun mirror of our culture.”
Slang is everywhere
From the court to your feed, these words reflect a year defined by virality, gaming culture, and online creativity. If you’re trying to keep up—or just want to know what your niece is screaming in her TikTok videos—now you’ve got the guide.
