The Cambridge Dictionary has added the slang word “skibidi” to its collection of new words. The update was announced on 18 August 2025, marking the term’s rise from online meme to recognized part of modern language.
“Skibidi” comes from Skibidi Toilet, a viral YouTube series created by Alexey Gerasimov. The show, featuring surreal battles between toilet-headed characters and futuristic machines, became hugely popular among Gen Alpha. With billions of views on YouTube and TikTok, it turned “skibidi” into a widely used expression in gaming, memes, and social media.
The word is versatile. It can mean “cool,” “bad,” or “crazy,” depending on context, such as “That party was skibidi!” It can also be used as a playful or nonsense phrase, like “What the skibidi are you doing?” This adaptability helped the slang spread quickly among young internet users.
The dictionary’s lexical manager, Colin McIntosh, explained that new words must show lasting use before being added. With a database of over two billion words, Cambridge confirmed “skibidi” had staying power. It now appears alongside other slang terms like “rizzler” and “boondoggle.”
Its inclusion highlights the influence of internet culture on language. Teachers have reported students using “skibidi” in daily conversations, while fans continue to share memes, mods, and merchandise tied to the phrase. Online, the update has sparked debate over whether such slang deserves a place in formal dictionaries.
