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In 2023, there were plenty of hot trend quotes causing a social media frenzy, widely embraced and frequently used by the youth. Here, Mytour will help you gather these 2023 hot trend quotes to keep you updated.
1. Right Embrace, Wrong Dispute
“Right embrace, wrong dispute” is a hot trend quote that took social media by storm at the beginning of 2023. The phrase originated from fortune teller Truong Huong, known for her unique fortune-telling method using betel nuts. After predicting someone's circumstances or past and future events, she often concludes with the phrase “Split this betel nut… right embrace, wrong dispute,” conveying that if her predictions are accurate, accept them, but feel free to challenge if incorrect.
However, listeners often struggle to react as she speaks rapidly, leaving little time for discernment. Many TikTok idols have covered this quote, creatively using different fruits like pears, jackfruit, dragon fruit, grapes, etc., in their divination acts as alternatives to the betel nut.
2. Serpentine Talk
“Serpentine speech” is also a hot trend phrase widely used by the youth in 2023. It refers to words, gestures, or actions that are misleading or deceptive of someone.
While “Right receive, wrong argue” originates from a self-proclaimed fortune teller, “Serpentine speech” comes from a TikTok livestream selling products. When the seller's young daughter unexpectedly uttered inappropriate words, the mother immediately corrected her saying, “Serpentine speech! Why are you talking like that!?”
The correct pronunciation of “xà lơ” is “sai lơ,” but the speaker mispronounces it as “xà lơ,” making it sound amusing and entertaining. Despite its brevity, the phrase, delivered with a humorous tone and intonation, became a trend on social media platforms, especially TikTok.
3. Shy Beyond Measure
“Shy beyond measure” is an exclamation used to mock someone for embarrassing or awkward stories, actions, or behavior.
The hot trend quote “Shy beyond measure” originated from a TikTok account named Wet Tiny Kitten. The individual posted videos with this phrase to ridicule someone's actions with a sense of shame and awkwardness.
4. Harmony Overdrive
In 2023, the phrase “Harmony Overdrive” was widely embraced by the youth on social media. It can be understood as excessively harmonious or exceptionally fitting.
The origin of the phrase “Harmony Overdrive” comes from the Vietnamese Rap show. Specifically, while commenting on a contestant's performance, Thái VG (rapper and judge of Rap Vietnam Season 3) mentioned, “she's over hợp” (roughly translated: she's very fitting). Despite being a Vietnamese-origin rapper, Thái VG has limited proficiency in the Vietnamese language due to living in the United States since childhood. Nevertheless, his effort to incorporate Vietnamese into his speech, coupled with his charm, made this phrase a trend, capturing the audience's hearts.
5. Flex It
“Flex it” became a hot trend phrase that made waves on social media in the middle of 2023. In English, “Flex” means the flexible and bending movement of a body part or object.
The term “flex” also carries another meaning of excessive boasting or showing off to the point of being obnoxious, flamboyant, causing discomfort to others.
However, the term 'flex' used by Gen Z nowadays carries a more positive meaning. It is not only used to boast but also to share anything that makes someone feel proud and good about themselves.
This 'flex' trend originated from humorous and boastful comments on social media by a journalist and sports commentator.
>>>Explore a guide on how to “smoothly flex”
6. Verify Moves, Pressing, Escape Pressing
In addition to “flex,” “verify moves,” “pressing,” and “escape pressing” are also widely used by the youth on social media.
“Verify moves” is a tool in football, assisting referees in determining fouls and goals on the field. Meanwhile, in casual conversation, “verify moves” simply means checking someone else's 'flex' information.
In football, “pressing” is a tactic where the entire team applies pressure to regain possession. Conversely, “escape pressing” means breaking free when opponents apply pressure.
In a conversation, “pressing” involves using reasoning and arguments to put pressure on others. “Escape pressing” is the act of counterattacking against those trying to pressure you.
7. Oh My Tày
“Oh My Tày” is an expressive exclamation unique to the Tày people, meaning “huh?”, “oh my god,” or “oh heavens.”
“Oh My Tày” first appeared in a TikTok video featuring guys in ethnic costumes saying “Oh My Tày, Oh My Tày…” Later, it was integrated into a song of the same name by rapper Double2T (Bùi Xuân Trường), with lyrics like, 'Because I like you so much but you say oh my Tày. Also like solo hip-hop with village boys but whatever. I send it in the rap so you get hooked. Your house has a few hills, yeah, I've calculated them too…'
The song “Oh My Tày” quickly gained popularity on music charts and inspired many young people to transform into handsome guys and beautiful girls in ethnic costumes.
8. Yummy Delight
“Yummy Delight” is the trendy phrase buzzing among Gen Z. It expresses the joy and satisfaction of the younger generation towards delicious food.
>>>Explore more: Unraveling the meaning and origin of “Yummy Delight”
9. Savage, huh?
'Savage, huh?' is often used sarcastically, mocking actions that go against initial expectations.
The phrase “savage, huh?” originated from videos in the series titled “Hoàng Hậu Họ Huỳnh.” Later, it spread and became popular across social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook,...
Expressing sarcasm is a breeze with the structure 'Adjective + savage, huh?'. For instance, 'Happy, savage, huh?', 'Funny, savage, huh?', to mock a situation that turns out to be more dull than expected.
10. It's Gucci (괜찮아)
Surely, as you surf social media in 2023, you won't miss the phrase 'It's Gucci.'
“It's Gucci” is essentially the transliteration of the Korean word 괜찮아, meaning “It's okay” or “I'm fine,” commonly used in the daily conversations of Koreans.
However, Gen Z now uses “It's Gucci” with a sense of resigned expression, loosely translating to “not really okay.”
Here's a roundup of the hottest trends in phrases for 2023. Hopefully, through the information shared by Mytour, you can quickly catch up on the expressions that Gen Z frequently uses today.
