From ‘67’ to ‘rizz’: PH’s most searched slang terms

MANILA, Philippines — The internet expression “67” was the most searched slang word in the Philippines from January to September 2026, according to research conducted by Word Unscrambler.

According to the study, “67” (pronounced “six-seven”), a nonsensical internet slang term and meme that generated 166,300 monthly searches, has no literal meaning, but “its absurdity is the point, making it a prime example of ‘brainrot’ internet humor where the randomness itself becomes funny.”

The term, which can mean “so-so” or “maybe” or be used as a random response, originated from Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7)” and gained traction through a trending video referencing basketball player LaMelo Ball’s 6-foot-7 height. Since then, people around the world have “scream[ed] and chant[ed] it, often paired with exaggerated hand gestures.”

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“Rizz,” with 34,900 monthly searches, came in second, Word Unscrambler said. The slang term refers to style, charm or attractiveness, specifically someone’s ability to attract a romantic partner or make others like them.

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“Gooning,” which recorded 29,100 searches from Jan. 1 to Sept. 15, ranked third. It originated in certain online communities as a reference to prolonged sessions of sexual self-stimulation.

The term, however, evolved to casually refer to becoming overly obsessed with something, “essentially losing oneself in enthusiasm for an activity or interest,” Word Unscrambler explained.

Its spokesperson, Randoh Sallihali, said the results “give insight into the cultural conversations happening in [the] Philippines,” pointing out that “what people search for can tell us something about what they are trying to understand and participate in culturally.”

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“Slang may look like a collection of throwaway jokes from the internet, but psychology suggests it is doing something much more interesting. Using slang helps people navigate identity and belong to a community,” he said.

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The other terms on the list of the 15 most searched slang words included “mogging,” “tuff,” “cap” and “no cap,” “moots,” “larping,” “unc,” “foid,” “chopped,” “chud,” “aura,” “cracked” and “clock it,” Word Unscrambler said.

“Mogging,” “mogged” and “mog” refer to outclassing a person, specifically in attractiveness, skill or success, and recorded 22,800 monthly searches. “Tuff,” with 21,700 searches, is a variation of “tough” that can also mean cool.

“Cap,” which generated 20,300 searches, refers to a lie, fake claim or exaggeration, while “no cap” means someone is being truthful or serious. “Moots,” meanwhile, generally describes social media users who follow each other and recorded 19,100 searches.

“Larping” or “larper,” with 15,800 searches, describes someone perceived as pretending to be something they are not, while “unc,” short for uncle, had 15,300 searches and is commonly used to describe someone perceived as old, out of touch or past their prime.

“Foid,” which recorded 14,400 searches, is a derogatory misogynistic term. “Chopped,” with 11,600 searches, describes someone or something considered unattractive. “Chud,” which had 9,400 searches, is generally used as an insult for an obnoxious person.

“Aura,” “aura points” and “aura farming” accounted for 9,100 monthly searches and refer to someone’s perceived coolness, swagger or presence, while “cracked,” with 8,400 searches, describes someone who is exceptionally skilled in video games.

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Last on the list, which was generated from Google Trends data, was “clock it,” which recorded 7,200 searches and is used to express strong agreement with a sharp or truthful observation. /dm