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Standing for “Greatest Of All Time,” GOAT has become a cultural badge of honor used in sports, music, gaming, and any domain where people passionately declare superiority. The phrase’s rise mirrors the social-media era’s obsession with rankings and hot takes. Calling someone the GOAT places them above the competition—past, present, and hypothetical future—suggesting their influence is unmatched. It’s both praise and final judgment, because once someone is labeled the GOAT, debates tend to erupt like small online brushfires.

“LeBron? Messi? Beyoncé? Choose your GOAT wisely.”

Though it sounds like something a bus might do, “bussin’” refers to food—or experiences—so good they bypass the rational brain and go straight to the reward center. The term is most strongly associated with African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) and exploded on TikTok in the early 2020s, often accompanied by overly dramatic reactions and food reviews filmed under questionable lighting. To call something “bussin’” is to say it’s exceptional, indulgent, and probably unhealthy in all the best ways. Think: the culinary equivalent of a standing ovation.

“This ramen is bussin’—I might cry.”