Slang really has been evolving lately, especially since the new Tik Tok craze began. Here are some words and phrases that have been sticking online and making their way into people’s everyday vocabulary (including a few which are enjoying a second life).

“Cut the cameras” — Used when you see something you don’t like or makes you uncomfortable.

Cut the cameras; this is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

“Stop the music” — Used when you come across something shocking/unexpected.

Wait; stop the music. When did this song come out? Why didn’t I know about it?

“Periodt” — That’s that.

She shouldn’t have said that, on periodt.

“Laid ease” — Ladies.

Let’s get this done, laid ease.

“Word” — Okay.

“We’ll meet you at your house.”

“Word.”

“Rip [as in ‘R.I.P’] in the chat” — Something sad or dramatic happens in the group message.

No, she left the group chat.

Can I get a rip in the chat?

“Bruh” — A variation of bro.

“Bruh, she’s not texting you back.”

That’s the end of this story, so can I get a rip in the chat? I’m here to help you keep up with the times, laid ease. But for now, bruh, that’s all, on periodt.