Top 10 slang words in Bridgwater - according to Google

According to latest analysis of Google search data in 2024 undertaken by unscramblerer.com, slang words such as ‘Sigma’, ‘Brat’, and ‘Pookie’ have rocketed in popularity, with the good folk of Bridgwater turning to Google to find out what each term means.

But, do you know your ‘Demure’ from your ‘Caret’? Here’s the top 10 slang words in Bridgwater for 2024:

10. Sen - slang for ’self’.

9. Caret – is a symbol, the upward arrow (^), often used online to point to or emphasize something in the text above, typically to show agreement or highlight a specific comment.

8. Skrrt – mimics the sound of screeching tires. Used to show excitement, surprise or a quick shift in direction.

7. Brat - someone who is unapologetically rebellious, playful and stylish. The word found a new positive meaning through Charli XCX 2024 album release. In slang, brat refers to a confident and energetic person who enjoys breaking norms.

6. Pookie – used to show endearment and affection. Used for a close friend, partner or family member. A playful way to say someone is special.

5. Dei – acronym for ‘diversity, equity, inclusion’. A family friendly way of saying woke.

4. Skibidi – refers to a viral internet trend featuring surreal, animated videos of singing toilets and dancing heads, popularized on platforms like TikTok for its bizarre humor.

3. Sigma – refers to an independent, self-reliant person who operates outside traditional social hierarchies, often described as a 'lone wolf.'

2. Gaslighting – a type of manipulation that makes you doubt your memories and feelings. The person doing it may lie and deny things. The expression derives from the title of the 1944 film, Gaslight.

1. Demure – means reserved, modest or shy in manner or appearance. TikTok user, Jools Lebron, made a series of viral videos using the phrase “very demure”. The trend gave the word a playful slang meaning. Jools uses the word to assess appropriate makeup and fashion choices in various settings.