Creating and riding trends is a must on social media. Every year brings a fresh batch of viral phrases and catchphrases that everyone ends up using at least once. Sometimes it’s just a random line that hits the right note with netizens. Scroll through social media and you’ll see these phrases everywhere. Miss a day online and you might as well be a total dinosaur, totally out of the loop.
2022 was definitely the year of TikTok, with tons of viral phrases originating from the platform. Here’s a list of the hottest viral phrases from 2022!
1. Ét ô Ét
Since early this year, “Ét ô ét” has been everywhere online. Whether it’s rising gold prices, gas hikes, exes inviting to weddings, or funny videos, people slap “Ét ô ét” on it all.
The phrase comes from a TikTok video by Bà Toàn Vlog. When asked if she was being forced, the woman in the clip looked at the camera and said “Ét ô ét, ét ô ét”, which is basically SOS.
Its funny delivery and the context made it perfect for viral clips. Since then, it’s become one of the most popular phrases of 2022.
2. Gét Gô
Also from TikTok, this phrase comes from Tới Trời Thần (@anhtoi4). In one clip, he takes on a “6 days 6 nights” mud challenge and shouts the slogan “Gét gô” to hype himself up.
It’s a playful pronunciation of “Let’s go” in English. That simple phrase turned into a viral catchphrase everyone started using. Many combined it with “thử thách 6 ngày 6 đêm” (6 days 6 nights challenge) for the perfect trend combo.
3. Làm quá nó ô dề
For a while, “ô dề” became a go-to phrase for many netizens. At first, some thought it was a quirky way to say “oh yeah.” But it actually means something that’s over the top or ridiculous.
In a TikTok clip, the main character wears heavy, flashy makeup but says, “Just do it lightly, doing it too much is tacky, doing it too much is ô dề.” The contrast and her expression made this phrase explode on TikTok and Facebook. Now it’s a staple phrase everyone knows.
4. Turns out spring flowers bloom because of you
This sweet compliment praising a girlfriend’s beauty became a trend thanks to TikTok. A guy recorded himself saying, “Turns out spring flowers bloom because of you,” then mixed it with the beat of DJ John’s “You’ll get over it” to make a video for his girlfriend.
The warm voice paired with the catchy beat made it super addictive. People loved it so much they created dances to go with the phrase, making it even more popular.
5. Why so extra!
Many say this was the biggest breakout phrase of 2022. It didn’t start on TikTok but became super popular in the second half of the year.
The phrase was coined by comedian Lê Dương Bảo Lâm on the show “2 Days 1 Night.” He used it when someone was acting over the top or pretending to know a lot. His exaggerated facial expressions made it even funnier. It got so popular he even released a song with the same title.
6. Hé lô bà dà, surprised yet?
This phrase comes from a TikToker called “EYEIYAGI bất ổn.” The clip features a funny character who greets with “hello bà già” (hello old lady) in a charming way. Viewers started commenting “surprised yet, old lady?” and it caught on.
It became a common catchphrase among young people. Some variations got negative reactions, but overall it’s seen as a fun, lighthearted trend.
7. Hê sờ lô hơ sờ ly ly
This quirky phrase is from the character Trung “trâu,” played by Duy Hưng in the TV drama Ga-ra hạnh phúc. Trung is a funny, kind guy who speaks in a unique way by adding “sờ” sounds after words.
“Hê sờ lô hơ sờ ly ly” is a playful twist on “Hello honey.” Because of his English struggles and habit of adding “sờ,” the phrase sounds weird but hilarious, making it a viral hit.
8. Mai Đẹt-ti-ni
This phrase comes from a recent hit Thai drama that swept across Asia. “Mai đẹt-ti-ni” (My destiny) means someone has found their true fate.
After overcoming tough challenges, the lead couple finally gets their happy ending. The female lead says “Mai đẹt-ti-ni” to her love, meaning “You are my destiny.” After the show blew up, young people started using the phrase when posting pics with their partners or things they cherish.
9. Ú òa
“Ú òa” isn’t new, it’s a traditional hide-and-seek call often used with kids. But it went viral thanks to MONO’s hit song Waiting for you.
Combined with his dance moves and expressions, “ú òa” became a meme all his own. Most people can’t get the catchy line “But it’s bitter to know… ú òa… I’m just the one who came later” out of their heads.
10. Bing Chilling
This phrase made it to the top of Google’s most searched terms in 2022! It’s a famous meme worldwide but recently blew up again in Vietnam.
The clip shows actor John Cena eating ice cream while speaking Chinese to promote his movie. His funny pronunciation and awkward but cute face made it go viral. When this trend hit Vietnam, young people rushed to recreate the clip, making “Bing Chilling” a massive hit online.
