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Slang expressions used by young Ukrainians today

Ukrainian Slang: Speak with Style!: Slang expressions used by young Ukrainians today
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Young Ukrainians today use a vibrant mix of slang expressions that combine English borrowings, adapted Ukrainian words, and newly coined neologisms reflecting modern culture and technology.

Key slang expressions popular among Ukrainian youth in 2025 include:

  • Кринж (Krinzh) — meaning “cringe,” used to describe something embarrassing or awkward.
  • Треш (Tresh) — from English “trash,” refers to chaotic or outrageous situations.
  • Кек (Kek) — an internet slang for laughter, similar to “LOL.”
  • Залипати (Zalypaty) — means to be absorbed or stuck on something, often used for being engrossed in social media.
  • Зашквар (Zashkvar) — describes something shameful, embarrassing, or uncool.
  • Топчик (Topchyk) — means “the best” or something really good.
  • Факап (Fakap) — borrowed from English, indicates a mistake or failure.
  • Палянниця (Palianytsia) — slang for money (akin to “dough” in English).
  • База (Baza) and Вайб (Vaib) — used to express feelings or vibes in social contexts.
  • Донат (Donat) — financial support or donation, especially in online contexts.
  • Рофл (Rofl) — used to express loud laughter.
  • Френдзона (Frendzona) — friend zone in romantic contexts.
  • Зумер (Zumer) — term for Gen Z youth, often used self-referentially.

Ukrainian youth slang is highly influenced by English, especially internet culture, and tends to evolve quickly as young people adapt language to their digital lives and social environments. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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