Do you know what a larper is, or when you would correctly refer to somebody as a chud?
They are just two of the most searched for slang terms phrases according to a new report by word unscrambling experts at Word Unscrambler.
Researchers drilled down into data from Google Discover to find out the 15 trendy terms most people were looking for definitions to.
Company spokesperson Randoh Sallihall explained: "The most searched slang words of 2026 give insight into the cultural conversations happening in UK. Using slang is a social signal. What people search for can tell us something about what they are trying to understand and participate in culturally.
“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.
“Today new slang terms can spread like wildfire around the world thanks to big online communities on social media like TikTok, Instagram, gaming chats, streaming and so on. The popularity of trending slang words can change quickly, but the psychological need behind them stays the same. People want to understand one another and belong."
Here are all 15 - how many do you know?
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5. Larping, larper
A synonym to poser, fraud and try-hard. Someone who pretends to be something they are not. Faking a lifestyle. Acting for attention. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Chud
A fool, troll or jerk. Often used to insult internet trolls and describe an obnoxious person who is unlikable or rude. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Huzz
Refers to attractive girl or a group of girls. A replacement for 'boo' and 'pookie'. Somebody you want to impress. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Unc
Short for uncle. Used humorously to indicate old age (unc status). Anyone perceived as old, out of touch or past their prime. | Canva/Getty Images