A couple of weeks ago, we chatted about how fast our language is evolving and we gave you a run-down of some slang words that Gen-Zs use on TikTok so we can all at least pretend to be down with the kids.
Fast forward to today, we're providing you with a new set of phrases that have started popping up amongst the TikTokers and Netizens.
DNI
Our acronym on this list means 'do not interact'. Users will caption their videos with DNI if they post NSFW content and don't want people under 18 to see it.
Karen
This word is commonly used in and outside the TikTok world to describe an overly aggressive and stubborn woman. Other characteristics include frequently asking for the manager and tattle-tailing.
No Cap
This phrase has the sense of “no lie,” “no joke,” “for real. It means that whatever was said before or after wasn't a lie. "No Cap, I love your new shirt." The expression is closely associated with slang in Atlanta-area hip-hop. It appears on Twitter by at least 2012, though it was almost certainly in use in spoken English before then.
Sheesh
This is a new addition to the TikTok platform; when people say 'sheesh', it just means they are shocked or impressed at something. It's usually drawn out to sound more like 'sheeeeeesh' as well.
Finna
This comes from old southern US slang and is short for "I'm fixing to do something". It's just this phrase shortened and modernized by Gen-Z.
Vibe Check
'Vibe Check' is judging someone on how they seem by the 'vibes' you get from them. From there, you can either pass or not pass the 'vibe check'. Whether you pass or not depends on the person checking and what vibes they desire.