What does gyatt mean? TikTok slang definition explained

Gyat, also spelled gyatt, is a word that has been circling social media recently. Here’s everything you need to know about what it means and where the word comes from.

Like many other social media platforms, there is a wide range of different slang terms and acronyms frequently used across TikTok, including FYP, PFP, and sheesh.

Some of these words and abbreviations may predate the popular short-form video platform, whereas others have emerged from the platform itself.

Gyat, also spelled gyatt, is a term that is by no means exclusive to TikTok, as it originated on Twitch and YouTube, but you may have seen it pop up while scrolling through your For You Page. But what does it mean? Here’s everything you need to know if you want to start using the term.

What does Gyatt (or gyat) actually mean? Meaning explained

The word “gyatt”, or “gyat” is a shortened term for “goddamn” that guys use when they see a girl they find attractive. Usually, the girl has a curvy figure.

The phrase was first used by YouTuber and Twitch streamer YourRAGE, who would say the term whenever he saw someone curvy pop up during his streams.

Since he introduced the word in 2022, it’s been used frequently on TikTok, often in comment sections and direct messages. It’s also a popular slang term on Twitch.

The viral slang isn’t a recent phenomenon but has been around since 2021 at the very least. At the time of writing, the hashtag for “gyatt” has amassed a whopping 3.5 billion views on TikTok.

However, the term also has a slightly different meaning to others. It’s also a term that can be used to express various emotions, such as excitement, approval, or disbelief. It is derived from the Jamaican Patois word “gyat”, which means “goat” or “greatest of all time”.

For example, you could say: “She really ate that cake in one bite? Gyatt!” or “I don’t care what anyone says, pineapple belongs on pizza. Gyatt!”

There is also a third alternative definition for “gyat”, which suggests that the word means “get your act together.” It refers to instructing someone to behave more appropriately or effectively. However, you probably won’t see this as often as the former meaning.

If there are any other words or acronyms on TikTok that you find confusing, you can check out our guide here to learn all about the app’s most popular terms.