Assumed bad faith, unnecessary but necessary judgment: we've compiled a list of words and phrases that it’s time to let die a dignified death. If you feel called out, that’s normal. If you disagree, that’s also normal. But admit it: deep down, you know.
1. “That’s delicious”
We’re talking less about food, so it’s not delicious to anyone anymore.
2. “A vibe”
This one isn’t yet widespread among non-Gen Z / TikTok users, but it’s already exhausting us. For those who have missed it, it means beautiful.
quand la boulangerie est ouverte pic.twitter.com/G1OcxhyuYP
— NV (DGEF hate account) (@___NV____) November 6, 2025
3. « It's straight to the point »
We're not stuck in a PowerPoint meeting from 2018 anymore.
4. « Its vibe »
Overused on TikTok + budget esotericism = too much of a good thing.
5. « Do you have the vision? »
No, and I don't feel like searching for it.
6. « It's gold »
Everything is gold, so nothing really is.
7. « POV »
Outside of a video, it means absolutely nothing.
pov: you had a long day pic.twitter.com/AgecnLjgGn
— ✧ (@eliesaaabs) January 31, 2026
8. « Slay »
Too much slay, and no one shines anymore.
9. « Let’s go »
Where to? Nobody knows.
10. « You got it? »
Yes, unfortunately.
11. « Banger »
Not everything is a worldwide hit, take a breath. And the buzz? Let’s not even get started.
12. « The crazy bus lady »
Heard it before, written everywhere, recycled. No, you will NEVER be as crazy as the crazy bus lady, sorry!
13. « You’re too dead on that »
Linguistically confusing, emotionally exhausting.
14. « Cringe »
The word has become… cringe itself.
15. « Fiak »
How to de-sexualize butts in one second.
16. « Clean girl »
Trend already dissected, p
"t'as une vibe de clean girl" NONNNNNNNN NONNNNNNNNNN
— michii' (@deepinthewxter) January 27, 2026
17. « We're not ready »
Yes, exactly. Too ready.
18. « Moon / Sun »
Horoscope-core is tired.
19. « Strength to you »
An automatic phrase lacking any real emotion.
20. « Respect is dead »
No, but this phrase is on its last legs.
21. « I've lost my dignity »
Said for absolutely everything, so essentially for nothing.
22. « We're not on the same timeline »
Yes, and thank goodness for that.
23. « The DA »
Used even when there isn't any.
24. « You don't get the reference »
No one does.
25. « So, let's relax »
Said only by very tense people.
26. « Slapped to the ground »
The ground is saturated from being slapped too much.