Bye-bye 'demure' and 'mindful'¡ªGen Z is all about 'aura points' now! Here's what it means
After 'demure,' there's a new word in town, 'aura.' Gen Z has redefined the word "aura," turning it into a fun TikTok trend where "aura points" are earned or lost based on how cool or cringey your actions are.
The word "aura" has been around forever, but Gen Z is bringing it back in style. Transitioning from being "demure" and "mindful," they¡¯re now embracing a vibrant new sense of "aura." They're embracing this new vibe with confidence, and we're just trying to keep up!
Collins Dictionary defines "aura" as that special vibe or feeling surrounding a person or place. For example, meeting The Dalai Lama might be described as experiencing an aura of dignity.
But leave it to Gen Z to remix it! They've turned "aura" into a fun TikTok trend, where users rack up "aura points" based on their achievements or mishaps.
This quirky trend, which began to blow up in May, is all about scoring your vibe with a sprinkle of Gen Z flair.
Philip Lindsay, a 30-year-old teacher from Arizona, had explained the Gen Z twist on "aura" in a TikTok video: "So somebody's aura is their essence, right? It's the energy they put off. That's a word we all know."
"But with the way that the kids are using it, they're specifically talking about how cool somebody is. What is the cool energy that they put off, and what are the things that you could do or not do that's either going to 'add' or 'take away' from your aura?," says Philip.
According to Philip, gaining and having positive aura points is considered a good thing
In this fun new trend, having positive aura points is a badge of coolness, showing you've done something that's generally seen as impressive.
On the flip side, losing aura points happens when you do something considered embarrassing or cringey.
Credit: TikTok/ Yahoo!
we will never see another human with the same amount of aura as michael jackson https://t.co/12d2Ucnule
¡ª kira ? (@kirawontmiss) September 2, 2024
This video defines "AURA" ? pic.twitter.com/yeWm7ZSuWA
¡ª Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) September 2, 2024
Aura level:-?? pic.twitter.com/xjmITFOIt4
¡ª komolika Bhabhi Ji (@Thatdammgurl) September 1, 2024
i¡¯m losing aura points at a record setting rate
¡ª miss mustard (@messy_mustard) July 19, 2024
how many aura points did i lose when i found out there was another girl and i still stayed
¡ª ? (@ciggs4breakfast) July 18, 2024
you lose a hefty amount of aura points every time you add a note on an instagram post.
¡ª p (@kyayaarpriii) July 21, 2024
Pronouncing Porsche the correct way +1000 aura points
¡ª Porsche (@Porsche) June 21, 2024
What happens when you press play on one of these:
¡ª Spotify India (@spotifyindia) August 30, 2024
IQ points ? Aura points ? Rizz ? Boredom ?? pic.twitter.com/jzsBeC4KnQ
So, the next time you're on social media, remember: every move can either boost or dim your aura!
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