Gaming

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Cracked

Cracked

Gaming-born slang for someone insanely skilled, so good it seems inhuman; also usable for anything absurdly excellent.

adjective
NPC

NPC

Someone who acts predictable, repetitive, or lacking independent thought — borrowed from gaming to describe people who seem to follow trends blindly.

noun
Miku Custody Battle

Miku Custody Battle

A fan-driven joke claiming whichever country eliminates Japan from the World Cup wins custody of Hatsune Miku, leading to endless fan-art redesigns.

noun
Opps

Opps

Short for 'opposition' — slang for enemies, rivals, or anyone on the other side of a conflict, popularized by rap culture and now widely used in Gen Z and online gaming communities.

noun
Cooked

Cooked

Completely done for or in a hopeless situation with no way out — used to describe exhaustion, failure, or chaos with dark humor and resignation.

adjective
Side Quest

Side Quest

A small, unexpected detour or optional task in daily life that isn't part of your main goals — borrowed from RPG gaming culture. Recognized by Dictionary.com in February 2026.

noun
W

W

Short for 'win' — a one-letter endorsement for anything good, from personal achievements to viral content. Originated from sports scoreboards, popularized by livestreamers.

noun
Chat

Chat

A 2026 slang term from livestreaming culture for addressing a group of people. Replaces 'guys' or 'everyone' in casual Gen Z speech.

noun
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