Coded
Stable🎒High SchoolDefinition
Used to describe something that has the qualities or vibes of something else. 'That's villain-coded' means it has villain energy. 'Disney-coded' means it feels like something out of a Disney movie.
Translation for Parents
It means 'has the vibe of.' If your kid says the neighbor is 'Disney villain-coded,' they mean the neighbor gives off Disney villain energy. It's basically 'reminds me of' but for a generation that grew up with programming language as a metaphor.
Examples
“That teacher is villain-coded fr”
“That teacher really gives off villain vibes”
“This cafe is so Ghibli-coded”
“This cafe has the aesthetic and atmosphere of a Studio Ghibli movie”
Cringe Score
Your kid will cringe
Describing things as '-coded' is fun and your family will understand you. 'This road trip is National Lampoon coded.' See? Works.
Category
general
Peak
2024-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
tiktok, reddit