Brainrot Words – All Gen Z and Alpha Brainrot Slang List

Howdy, EduLize Readers!

Welcome to the glorious chaos of Gen Z and Alpha slang — where “rizz” is currency and “skibidi” makes sense (somehow).

Your vocabulary might get hit with an “NPC” if you’re not keeping up. If you’ve ever felt like today’s teens are speaking in encrypted memes, you’re not wrong — but you’re also not alone.

Whether you’re a confused millennial, a curious parent, or just trying to survive your group chat, this ultimate brainrot words list is your lifeline.

From TikTok-born catchphrases to Instagram inside memes, I’m going to decode every chaotic, cringe, and oddly profound term that’s taking over the internet.

Be ready. This is gonna be mad rizz!

Brainrot words are a social media slang term for words or phrases that are used excessively or out of context, which net natives feel are meaningless, cringe, and overused.

Ultimately, they can cause your “brain to rot,” but mentioning a word like “brainrot” indicates that you are genuine about it and can’t stop using it. Although Gen Z and Gen Alpha are at the forefront of using these slang terms to appear cool and relevant on the internet.

Millennials are confused right now! I can imagine how difficult it is for you to understand such terms overnight because you don’t have connections. A day or two before, I was scrolling through Instagram and a reel came across where an influencer asked his father to read brain rot words.

The reel was extremely funny, and all his siblings and friends came together to control their laughter at how millennials pronounce their commonly used words. You also can’t control your laughter. Here is the reel:

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Here, I’ve tried to put together all brainrot words list A to Z to help you live your group chat.

• Mean: Flirting Skills, Charisma

Rizz can be the brain rot word of the year because of its usage and popularity among the young generation.

Example

Bro walked into the room and immediately pulled with zero effort. That’s Max Rizz.

• Mean: Nonsensical Meme

Gen Z took the Skibidi word from the Skibidi Toilet videos and made it popular on social media platform, Instagram.

Example

I tried watching a serious movie, but my brain just kept hearing “skibidi toilet ah ah” — I’m ruined.

• Mean: Short for Delusional, Oddly Confident

This brainrot word is used to describe someone who is oddly confident and delusional about their thoughts and dreams. (Living in a Fairytale World)

Example

They watched my Instagram story, and I thought they loved me… I’m so delulu.

• Mean: Short for Solution, Positive, Optimistic

Solulu is often used with its parent word Delulu, like Delulu is Solulu. Meaning, being positive for a while can bring a solution for you.

Example

Being delulu is solulu, maybe things will work out!

• Mean: Hyped, Practical

Slay is one of the best brainrot words as it showcases the hype and practical watching experience happening unusually.

Example

You wore that dress perfectly! You slayed.

• Mean: Short for Mediorce, Average, Overrated

Gen Z uses Mid to determine the interest in a social topic or a person only if they don’t like it more.

Example

That movie was mid. I don’t get the hype.

• Mean: Cap = lie, No Cap = truth

Net natives on social media use the word cap to say or declare a lie, and use no cap to give a truthful opinion.

Example

He said he met a celebrity. That’s cap.

I really like your outfit, no cap.

• Mean: Real world, Reality

Gen Z uses the Touch Grass slang to say someone, go off and stay in the real environment for some time.

Example

You’ve been on TikTok for 6 hours. Go touch grass.

• Mean: Loved One, Lover

Pookie should be included in the top 10 brainrot words because it’s used for an affectionate or cute individual.

Example

Good morning, Pookie! 🎀 Missed you!

• Mean: Exposed, Clear Evidence

Caught in 4K is one of the brainrot words for parents to read because it’s an usuall moment which is caught on camera in high quality.

Example

She was Caught in 4K while sneaking into my house.

• Mean: Salty, Dramatic, Spicy

Gen Z uses zesty when they evident a scenery or person acting dramatically, spicy, or salty more than usual.

Example

He’s acting super dramatic today. So zesty.

• Mean: Cursed, Chaotic, Inexplicably

You can use the “Only in Ohio” brainrot phrase when you see an over-the-top, weird, or absurd post that you may relate to Ohio state.

Example

Someone just walked a goose in a hoodie. Only in Ohio.

• Mean: Weird, Low-key Cursed, Silly

You can use Goofy Ahh to describe someone’s behavior when they act silly or weird in front of you.

Example

He slipped and started laughing at himself. Goofy ahh behavior.

• Mean: Loner Legend, Emotionless Main Character

As meaning describes the slang properly, you are free to use this word for a loner person in a society of engaged persons or couples.

Example

He’s always alone but confident. Real sigma vibes.

• Mean: Addictive Cringe Content

Use the word Slop to describe content that is cringeworthy or weird, but at the same time, it is addictive.

Example

I hate those weird animal videos… but I keep watching. That’s slop.

• Mean: Content for Attention

Thirst Trap is a brainrot phrase that describes the intentions of posting something for affection and attention on the internet.

Example

That mirror selfie was totally a thirst trap.

• Mean: Obsessed, Clingy Energy

When someone is too obsessed with your positive attitude or energy and acts like a lover to you, then use the Fan Behavior phrase for them.

Example

She keeps liking all his old posts. That’s fan behavior.

• Mean: Fashion, Dressing Sense

Drip is used to describe someone’s fashion sense in daily life when they are killing it.

Example

He walked in with new sneakers. That drip is real.

• Mean: Internet Drama, Petty Fights, TikTok Wars

When two influencers or usual users of TikTok or Instagram create negative drama for attention is called Beef.

Example

Those two influencers are always fighting. More beef again.

• Mean: Acting Weird, Brain or vibe lagged

You can use Glitching to describe a person who acts weird in front of you or changes their vibes repeatedly.

Example

He stopped mid-sentence and stared at the wall. Bro’s glitching.

• Mean: Exercising Words

Mewing describes the situation when someone chews so hard with the aim of making their jawline.

Example

He said he’s mewing to get a better jawline.

• Mean: Confirmation, Approval, Agreement

You can say Bet at the end of a question for which you want approval and get rewards on finishing.

Example

You down for pizza later? Bet.

• Mean: Classic Bait Joke, IYKYK

Ligma helps you avoid decoding the old jokes and just makes a sign to the old classic joke for reference.

Example

You know Ligma?
Ligma what?
Ligma balls 😂

• Mean: Mock

Bro Thinks He’s Him is used to humble someone when they start acting too much in front of the maestro.

Example

He’s posing like he’s Mark Zuckerberg. Bro thinks he’s him.

• Mean: Meme King, Chaotic Charmer

Skibidi Rizzler describes the person who consumes social media content all day long and is familiar with every new trend.

Example

He flirts using TikTok memes. Skibidi Rizzler energy.

• Mean: Unexplainable

You can use Corecore for a video or image that you can’t describe, and explain to others without showing them.

Example

That sad video with music and old clips… pure corecore.

• Mean: Repeat Actor, Script Follower

Non-Acting Character (NPC) describes the behavior of a person who acts scripted every time you interact with them.

Example

She says the same thing every day. Total NPC.

• Mean: Peak Male Form, Alpha Male

Gigachad is one of the brainrot words that showcases the dominating personality of a society to predict their ancient power.

Example

He’s tall, strong, and always confident. Gigachad for sure.

• Mean: Off, Offer, Deal

You can use Dupe in a conversation when you witness a knockoff pricing or deal from a brand on products.

Example

This bag looks like a designer one, but it’s a dupe from Target.

• Mean: Excessively Submissive, Available

Simp describes the behavior of a person when they are too attentive or do too much for a person they love.

Example

He bought her 3 gifts, and she’s not even his girlfriend. What a simp.

• Mean: Hyped Reaction, Damn

Sheesh showcases the reaction to a hyped activity that is rarely witnessed in the common environment.

Example

You got a new car? Sheesh, that’s nice!

• Mean: Beleive in, Support

You are free to use this phrase to support a person in doing something in front of other candidates.

Example

He’s making something awesome. Don’t interrupt. Let him cook.

Here, I’ve compiled a TikTok brainrot words list for Gen Alpha to prepare for the group chat.

• Mean: Food Tax

If you are too comfortable with someone, you should use Fanum Tax when they get food for them to enjoy the moment.

Example

You got fries? That’s Fanum Tax.

• Mean: Baby Talk, Trendy Talk

This brain rot word is not meaningful like LTR or ISTG, but a meaningless phrase which is now turned into a meme.

Example

Me trying to be cute: Ahh Gehh.

• Mean: Undescribable

Mlem Mlem is used when you witness a thing which you can’t explain with words and without visuals.

Example

That dog licking peanut butter? Mlem mlem moment.

• Mean: Situation After Skibidi

You can use Zaza Zoom to express your feelings after witnessing too many Skibidi edits on the Internet.

Example

I watched 20 Skibidi videos in a row. Full Zaza Zoom mode.

• Mean: Being Addicted to Cringe Content

Cornification is a situation where you become addicted to the cringeworthy content and can’t perform any productive activities.

Example

I’ve been watching cringey edits for 2 hours. Total cornification.

• Mean: Shy Flirting, Softcore Energy

Jelly Rizz is one of the funny brainrot words, which describes a shy, flirty personality or a softcore energy preserver.

Example

He blushed when he said hi. That’s jelly rizz.

• Mean: Funny Person, Unserious

You can use the Certified Sillyman phrase for a person who can’t be serious at any moment, even if it’s a funeral.

Example

He wore sunglasses at night. Certified Sillyman.

• Mean: Shocking Moment

When an Alpha Gen witnesses an unusual thing for the first time, they can use Blud Moment to describe their thoughts.

Example

I saw someone fall while dancing. Blud moment.

• Mean: Hope, Pray

When US is a brainrot word that is used to describe the inner affectionate feelings of a lonely man or a lover when they see content related to relationships.

Example

Every time I see cute couples online: When US?

• Mean: Main Character, The Boss

You can use Top G for a person who is pretending to be the boss in front of others.

Example

He walks around like he owns the place. Okay, Top G.

• Mean: Feeling, Social Status

Lastly, you can use the Aura+++ phrase to describe the feelings or social status of a person. The “+++” term demonstrates the frequency.

Example

She didn’t say anything but walked in like a queen. Aura+++ unlocked.

Brainrot words got hype between 2023-2025 and continue. They are trending and evolving faster than you can say “Slay Queen.” Furthermore, they are not going to end like a trend, but continue to grow to progress and be involved in the daily language of the upcoming generation.

You can count them as an impact of social media on society, where everyone is racing to become cool and trendy. Whatever, lemme know your favorite brainrot word in the comments and share the list with your NPC bestie who is still stuck on “Lit.”