Viral Internet slangs year ender 2024: From ‘demure’ to ‘cheugy,’ decoding this year’s buzzwords

Pookie:  It refers to someone who is cute or adorable.

Demure: Being demure represents a mindful, understated demeanour—being thoughtful, present, and intentionally cutesy without overdoing it.

 

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Brat: Coined by singer Charli XCX in a tweet, “brat” describes someone (often a woman) who is genuine, rebellious, and unapologetically themselves. It is represented by a fluorescent, chartreuse green, which symbolises making bold statements.

Cheugy: Someone or something that is out-of-date, unfashionable, or trying too hard.

Let them cook: A phrase urging others to let someone excel at what they’re doing without interference. The phrase and its variations have been popularised by rapper Lil B, who has used it since 2010.

Mogging: One-upping someone on appearance and attractiveness.

Roman Empire: Refers to something you love, are obsessed with, and think about all the time.

Girl Math: Used as a humorous way to justify certain behaviours which would otherwise be deemed irrational.

Delulu: It is short for “delusional,” and is used to describe superfans or dating partners who display odd or extreme behaviour.

Beige flag: behaviors of partners that are neither too wholesome (green flag) nor too problematic (red flag). Beig flags are often used in a humourous context, indicating behaviours that warrant a laugh or exasperation but not concerning enough to rethink the relationship.

How many of these words do you know?