Overused Words of 2025: The Top Phrases People Are Tired of Hearing

🏆 Top Overused Words of 2025

1. “6-7”
A catchphrase that exploded among middle schoolers and quickly spread across social media.

2. “Demure”
Once subtle and ironic, now widely used to the point of exhaustion.

3. “Cooked”
Popular in gaming and TikTok culture, often meaning “done” or “finished.”

4. “Massive”
An overused exaggeration applied to almost everything online.

5. “Lowkey”
A longtime favorite that finally crossed into overuse territory.

Why These Words Took Over

Linguists say digital platforms like TikTok, gaming communities, and meme culture are speeding up how slang moves from niche to mainstream.

While some find these phrases annoying, experts note that slang has always reflected cultural change—just never at this pace.