DENVER (KDVR) — Groovy, rad, lit — Ohio?
Since the dawn of language, people have loved to come up with slang and some of those words will stick with a generation for their entire lives. Some words die off, but others might be revived by a younger generation, just like plenty of other trends. Who would’ve thought the mullet could return in full force?
Still, when a kid comes home and hits their parents with a skibidi toilet, even the most hip parents will be left scratching their heads.
Fortunately, a study by Unscramblerer, a tool that helps people learn to unscramble words for games like Scrabble or Words with Friends, revealed what the most searched for slang words in Colorado are for 2025.
Unscramblerer used Google Trends searches to discover the top slang terms, and Ahrefs to determine the number of searches. Ahrefs is used to define similar searches that would be something like, “What does skibidi mean?” or “Define skibidi.” They used 150 different search variations for the words.
Here are some of the most popular slang words used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha that are being searched for by Coloradans in 2025:
6-7
You might have absolutely no idea what kids are saying, but they might not even be too sure themselves.
There is no true meaning to 6-7. It is typically used in situations of absurdity when words will have little meaning — it embraces the “brain rot” culture, where randomness is the point. It stems from a song called “Doot Doot(6 7)” by Skrilla.
Sigma
Sigma offers a bit more of a textbook definition, and isn’t connected to the idea of nothingness like 6-7.
It is used to describe a person who is self-reliant, independent and operates outside of social hierarchies. It is the younger generations’ version of a lone wolf.
Cap
This is one that operates in a more binary type of way.
Cap is pretty straightforward. “Cap” refers to a lie or exaggeration, while “no cap” is a confirmation of something being true.
Chopped
Chopped is definitely one of the slang terms that is more correlative with its prior definition.
It is a term used to describe something that is ugly, undesirable or unattractive.
Ohio
One of the bigger outliers on the list — Ohio refers to anything that is strange or absurd.
As far as the origin of the 17th state’s connection to absurdity — your guess is as good as mine.
Huzz
This is one of the more multifaceted words on the list. It once had a more derogatory meaning, but has since transitioned into different forms.
Huzz can be used to describe someone in the same ways as “boo” and “pookie.” It can also refer to an attractive girl or group of girls.
Sendy
Sometimes all slang needs is a few letters off of it, in this case, one and a half.
Sendy is a shortened form of “send it,” which means to go for it or fully commit.
PMO
The final word, or abbreviation to make the most searched terms list, is PMO.
In the same vein as “LOL” and “BRB,” PMO means “put me on.” That can mean introducing something new to a person.
It also has a more expletive-filled version.
Those are some of the most searched terms in Colorado, but is the Centennial State thinking on the same level as the rest of the nation? Here are the most searched for slang words across the United States:
| Term | Definition |
| 6-7 | Listed above |
| Mogging | Outclassing someone by appearing more attractive, skillful or successful |
| Huzz | Listed above |
| Chopped | Listed above |
| Big back | Pokes fun at someone gluttonous, who hogs something or is being selfish |
| Glazing | Praise someone excessively and insincerely |
| Fanum tax | A “tax” like taking a bite of a friend’s food |
| Green FN | Means a guaranteed win, stems from the NBA video game 2K |
| Delulu | Short way to say someone is delusional |
| Clanker | Derogatory word for AI and bots |
| Ohio | Listed above |
| Slop | Low effort AI-generated content |
| Aura farming | Anime reference to people doing something for the sake of looking cool |
“Popular slang in 2025 continues to be heavily influenced by TikTok, Instagram, gaming, streaming, Gen Z and Alpha online communities. Trends from social media spread rapidly via memes and viral challenges. Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever. Slang is a fascinating and fun mirror of our culture,” said a spokesperson for Unscramblerer in a press release.
Some of the kids’ slang listed above might seem completely insane and straight-up bizarre, but don’t forget the generations who were throwing out totally tubular, cool beans, fo’ shizzle and eat my shorts, à la Bart Simpson.
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