Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science, technology and culture: integration and prospects‖ (November 3-5, 2025) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Kharkiv, Ukraine, 2025. - 254 p.

193 PHILOLOGY AND JOURNALISM UDC 81'373.45 Liudmyla Zaikina Senior Lecturer National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy MODERN ENGLISH SLANG ON TIKTOK: A LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS Abstract. The article examines the phenomenon of modern English slang emerging from TikTok, focusing on its linguistic innovation, social meaning, and cultural diffusion. It highlights key slang expressions such as ―rizz,‖ ―delulu,‖ ―it’s giving,‖ and ―slaps,‖ analyzing how they reflect creativity, identity, and online performativity. Keywords: TikTok, slang, English language, digital communication, youth culture. In recent years, TikTok has become a dominant platform shaping global digital communication. Beyond being a source of entertainment, TikTok functions as a linguistic laboratory where slang rapidly evolves. Modern English slang emerging from TikTok demonstrates how language, culture, and technology intersect in new ways [1, p. 18]. One of the most widespread examples is the word ―rizz,‖ derived from ―charisma,‖ meaning charm or attractiveness in romantic contexts. The term gained massive popularity after being used by influencer Kai Cenat, whose videos featuring ―rizz‖ went viral in 2022 [2, p. 3]. Similarly, ―delulu,‖ short for ―delusional,‖ is used