In 2024, the streets, the tweets, and the group chats buzzed with new lingo born from memes, pop culture moments, and viral trends. From quirky acronyms to reimagined words, this year's list offers a window into how people connected, shared, and expressed themselves in the ever-changing digital age. So, whether you're here to learn, laugh, or feel old, this list of the top 10 slang terms will have you talking like it's 2024 in no time!

10. Bet

Back on the list for the first time since 2019, "bet" is a way to express agreement, approval, or confirmation, often in response to a suggestion or statement. It's the cool, concise way of saying "okay," "sure," or "I'm down," and has become a staple in casual conversations, especially among younger generations.

9. Bro

The ultimate shorthand for a casual, friendly way to refer to a guy—or sometimes anyone you vibe with, regardless of gender. It's everywhere; whether it's hyping up a bestie, starting a story, or just filling in awkward silences, "bro" has become the universal language of chill connections and relatable moments!

8. Brat summer

A 2024 summer vibe popular among many women for embracing bold, chaotic energy and unapologetic self-expression, where imperfections are celebrated and rules go out the window. It originated from Charli XCX's dance album "Brat" and is rooted in Y2K-inspired aesthetics and viral social media trends; it's all about lime green looks, glitter overload, and living rebelliously, all while having a blast.

7. Rizz

On our top 10 list for a record-setting third straight year, you might say that "rizz" has a lot of rizz. For those not in the know, the term refers to someone's charm, confidence, or ability to flirt and impress others, especially in romantic situations. Derived from the word "charisma," it’s often used to compliment someone’s smooth talking or natural magnetism (e.g., “He's got serious rizz!”).

6. IYKYK

A quick way to reference inside jokes, shared experiences, or niche knowledge that only certain people will understand. It's the perfect way to give a subtle nod to those who are "in the know," especially on social media when people share memes, stories, etc.

5. Gyat

An expression of strong surprise that is often used to communicate admiration, shock, or excitement, particularly when someone finds something impressive or visually striking. It was popularized by streamers Dosllee and YourRAGE, exploding in usage last year and becoming a staple in TikTok comment sections and other online platforms.

4. Touch grass

A playful way of telling someone to step away from the screen, get outside, and reconnect with the real world—especially if they've been overly consumed by the internet or online drama (incredibly relevant for Americans in election season). It's a nudge to remind people to take a break and literally go outside and "touch grass," reflecting a shift from IVL to IRL.

3. Sigma male

A man who is independent, self-reliant, and doesn't follow the traditional social hierarchy or need to lead others like an alpha male. Often portrayed as the quiet, mysterious loner who does his own thing and gets respect without seeking it, the sigma male is all about autonomy and personal strength (people may also use it simply as "sigma"). Along with sigma and alpha, people often use beta male to describe men who display passive or submissive characteristics.

2. Skibidi

A playful, viral term that originates from the "Skibidi Toilet" meme series on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, which led to Skibidi Toilet Syndrome among young viewers. It's a nonsensical term obsessively used by Gen Alpha to describe something cool, bad, or dumb, depending on the context (it can even be a filler gibberish word similar to yeet).

1. Demure

A term that blew up almost overnight and was incredibly popular among women, "demure" describes someone exuding quiet, cool confidence with a hint of sophistication. TikToker Jools Lebron popularized the term in August 2024 when several of her videos describing how to look and act demure in the workplace went viral. The term spread like wildfire on social media and was adopted by many influencers as it became a globally trending term and claimed the top spot on our list.

Did we miss any top slang from 2024? If so, let us know!