Gen Z has unleashed a whirlwind of bold, vibrant, and playful words in 2025. Many words are even considered as affectionate slang terms and have been trending all over the internet. As this year comes to an end, people are flocking to Google to find out their meanings. The search patterns reflect a mix of choices, such as global conflicts, internet codes, pop-culture slang, etc.
Pookie, Incel, and Nonce are some of the words that dominated social media platforms. Let’s decode the most widely searched spectrum of words that Indians searched this year. Let’s find out what internet slang mean.
Most viral words used and searched in 2025
Pookie
‘Pookie,’ an affectionate slang term, ruled social media this year. This viral word was used extensively by influencers on Instagram reels, comments, and online.
Incel
‘Incel,’ means ‘involuntary celibate’. It refers to an online subculture of mostly men who think they cannot find romantic or desirable partners.
Ceasefire
‘Ceasefire’ means a temporary halt in fighting when two opposing sides agree. It is typically don to negotiate or provide aid.
Nonce
‘Nonce’ a term often used in the United Kingdom law. It is mainly a slang which refers to an individual who is convicted of certain sexual offences.
Ee Sala Cup Namde
‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ is a Kannada phrase which means, “This year, the cup is ours.” It was widely used during IPL by Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans.
Mayday
‘Mayday’ is an emergency procedure word, an international distress call term used especially for aviation or maritime communication.
5201314
‘5201314’ is a Chinese numerical term that means ‘I love you forever.”
Latent
‘Latent’ means something that is not visible, developed, or active but exists. It is commonly used in scientific and psychological contexts.
Stampede
‘Stampede’ occurs when a huge crowd becomes uncontrollable and starts running, leading to chaos or injury.
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