When you think about it, who has a better pulse on the budding trends among the youths than… GIPHY?
GIPHY used its treasure trove of search data from this year to predict what’s to come for culture in 2025.
Here’s the trend forecast:
- Verbosity. We’re done abbreviating! Increased search volume for vocab like “lugubriousness” and “pulchritudinous” suggests that we’re fighting back from brain rot.
- Group Chat Slang. “gm chat,” “gn chat,” “hey chat.” The world is just one big group chat.
- RIP Millennial Internet Slang. Searches for “lol” and “vibe” are dwindling, while “aura” and “ijbol” are rocketing. Sksksk.
- Viral Zooperstars. The Moo Deng moment represents a new preference for animal and animated influencers.
- Vintage Internet. Put on your “flare jeans,” grab your “digital camera,” and go play some “flash games” with your friends.
Learn more from GIPHY’s data.
