NetLingo New and Updated Terms

choppleganger

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A Gen Alpha slang term that means an off-brand look-alike. It combines the words chopped (which refers to ugly or undesirable) with doppelganger (a similar look-alike), to describe an unattractive version of someone else.

AWTGG

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Online jargon, also known as text message shorthand, used primarily in texting, online chat, instant messaging, email, blogs, and newsgroup postings, these types of abbreviations are also referred to as chat acronyms.

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WAAWB

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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project pan

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Project Pan is a movement among beauty-product users aiming to fight overconsumption. The idea is to finish the products you already own before adding more to your collection. Those who join resolve to "hit pan", or using products such as eye shadow down to the bare metal.

Historical perspective: On TikTok, the hashtag #projectpan2026 gained 3,000-plus video posts by the first week of January.

scromiting

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A side effect of heavy cannabis, scromiting is a mash-up of screaming and vomiting. Officially known as Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) it is characterized with relentless vomiting and abdominal pain.

Historical perspective: As of 2026, it is suspected that scromiting attacks occur because of the much higher amount of THC in cannabis products. Now that the condition is being tracked, researchers hope they can determine who is at risk and why. Film at 11!

groyper

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A nickname for a person who is generally a young, male U.S. Republican, who gripes about antisemitism, feminism and racism, and follows social media influencer Nick Fuentes. His supporters, known as the Groyper Army, are known to recruit online young males who adopt the misogynistic, racist, and antisemitic worldview of far-right political bigotry.

Historical perspective: The origins of the moniker are unclear, but groypers have adopted a crudely drawn cartoon toad named Groyper (a variant on the alt-right Pepe the Frog meme) as their logo. Founded in 2019, they are more of a loosely knit network of internet trolls than an organized movement as they mock moderate Republicans and rail against pornography, the supposed feminization of America, and the passivity or cucked nature of mainstream Christianity.

choremance

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Choremance is a dating term where couples turn daily errands into bonding time. For example, it's when two people turn mundane errands, like shopping at the supermarket or walking the dog, into a date. Considered casual and low stakes, it speaks to a generation that's short on time and patience, and values authenticity over aesthetics.

Historical perspective: It emerged as a recognized term in late 2025, and gained significant traction as a key dating trend in 2026.

Jessica

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An iteration of Karen, Jessica is an evolution of the moniker used online to refer to older women who insert themselves into situations they’re not involved in.

Historical perspective: While Karen is popular among Gen X and older Millenials, Jessica is used by Gen Z.

TSDY

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Often seen in New Year's resolutions, TSDY is online jargon, also known as text message shorthand, used primarily in texting, online chat, instant messaging, email, blogs, and newsgroup postings. These types of abbreviations are also referred to as chat acronyms.

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prediction market

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Instead of buying shares in companies, like on the stock market, a prediction market allows you to buy shares in the outcomes of real-world events. For example, you can stake money on everything from the outcomes of elections and wars to the weather in your city tomorrow to who will win the Grammy for Album of the Year.

Historical perspective: Top prediction market apps like Polymarket (launched in 2020) and Kalshi (launched in 2021) saw hyper-charged growth in 2025 with Kalshi trading volumes surpassing $1 billion every week, up more than 1,000% from 2024.