GIPHY’s Trend Predictions for 2025: A Gen Z Takeover in the Making
1. Verbosity
According to GIPHY’s Trend Forecast report, there’s been a significant increase in search for flamboyant language, with a +850% increase in "Lugubriousness" and a +446% increase in "Pulchritudinous". It seems we’re moving towards an era of exorbitant verbiage. Better break out those thesauruses in the new year.
02. Group Chat Slang
In 2024, group chat slang was on the rise, with terms like "gm chat", "hey chat", and "gn chat" dominating search. It’s no surprise, as GIPHY claims it "reigns supreme" in Gen Z’s group chats, expanding the way we communicate with GIFs, clips, and custom stickers.
03. Viral Zooperstars
If you’re chronically online, you’ll likely have developed a mild obsession with the baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng. GIPHY predicts that these adorable animal influencers will continue to trend in 2025, after searches like "smoking duck" saw a +5394% increase, alongside "dancing raccoon" with a humble +182% increase.
04. The Death of Millennial Slang
Sorry, millennials, your slang’s not "lit" anymore – time to get back to adulting because Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang is taking over. With increasing search for terms like "aura" (+778% increase) and "skibidi" (+112% increase), brainrot speak is regretfully on the rise, with familiar terms like "lol" and "vibe" fading into extinction.
05. Vintage Internet Revival
Fear not, although Gen Z is dominating the 2025 trends, there’s also an increased interest in Y2K aesthetics. From digital cameras (+71% increase) to flash games (+74% increase) and flare jeans (+64% increase), we’re getting nostalgic for the early days of the internet.
Conclusion
GIPHY’s Trend Forecast report is a wild ride, embracing the bizarre and offbeat. As we look to 2025, it’s clear that a Gen Z takeover is imminent. Whether you’re ready for the death of millennial slang or the rise of vintage internet revival, one thing is certain – it’s going to be a wild ride.
FAQs
Q: What does GIPHY’s Trend Forecast report predict for 2025?
A: According to the report, GIPHY predicts a Gen Z takeover, with increasing search for flamboyant language, group chat slang, and viral zooperstars.
Q: What is the significance of group chat slang in 2025?
A: GIPHY claims that group chat slang "reigns supreme" in Gen Z’s group chats, expanding the way we communicate with GIFs, clips, and custom stickers.
Q: What is the most popular trend in the vintage internet revival?
A: According to the report, the most popular trends in the vintage internet revival include digital cameras, flash games, and flare jeans.
