Unalive
Stable🎒High SchoolDefinition
A euphemism for death/killing, created to circumvent content moderation algorithms on TikTok and YouTube that flag words like 'kill,' 'die,' or 'suicide.' Used both seriously and casually.
Translation for Parents
Because TikTok's algorithm blocks words about death, kids say 'unalive' instead. It can be used casually ('this homework is going to unalive me') or seriously. If your kid is using it seriously about themselves, please talk to them. The word is silly but the feeling might not be.
Examples
“This math test is going to unalive me”
“This math test is going to be so hard it'll kill me (exaggeration)”
“They had to use 'unalive' because TikTok keeps removing the video”
“They used a euphemism because the platform's algorithm blocks direct references to death”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
This word exists because of platform censorship, not because teens are being cute. It's a symptom of content moderation. Use it to understand context, not as a joke.
Category
digital culture
Peak
2022-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
tiktok, reddit