If you’ve heard someone say “delulu is the solulu” or “this is my canon event” and you nodded in confusion, you might be what Gen Z lovingly calls… offline.
Here are 7 internet phrases that are dominating timelines, TikToks, and group chats this year—and exactly what they mean.
1. Delulu (Delusional)
What it means: Being fantasy-driven about something that may never happen (like your situationship suddenly texting back).
Example: “He liked my story... I just know we’re getting married. I’m delulu but it’s the solulu.”
2. Canon Event
What it means: A life experience one must go through for character development—no one can stop it.
Example: “Watching her go back to her toxic ex... I can’t interfere. It’s her canon event.”
3. Main Character Energy
What it means: Acting like the protagonist in a movie—confident, dramatic, and romanticizing everyday life.
Example: “I made a playlist, wore red lipstick, and cried on the bus. Main character energy only.”
4. Ate and Left No Crumbs
What it means: Someone absolutely crushed it—whether it’s an outfit, speech, or comeback.
Example: “Did you see her outfit at the event? She ate and left no crumbs.”
5. Brainrot
What it means: When you're obsessed with something to the point of mental collapse. It can either be in a good or bad way.
Example: “I’ve watched the same fan edit 35 times. I have literal brainrot.”
6. Lore
What it means: The backstory behind someone’s weird behavior or frequent patterns.
Example: “She has beef with every girl at the café. That’s part of her lore.”
7. Rizz
What it means: Short for charisma—especially romantic charm. If someone has “rizz,” they can flirt and pull effortlessly.
Example: “He’s mid but somehow has crazy rizz.”
So, the next time someone says “It’s giving main character” or “That’s her canon event,” just nod—and remember:
“Delulu is the solulu. Always.”
