There are many slang terms coined each year, and in 2025, one of the most undeniably prevalent terms is "dih."

The term started going viral back in December 2024, and since then, it has inspired numerous memes, including Obama Have Dih, Dih To Yo Crack and Veiny Ahh Dih.

So, what does "dih" mean, and where does it come from? Here's what you need to know.

@charzzthenerdiest not my usual typa upload💔 but ts tuff #dihh #brainrot #fyppp #fup #marvelstudios #ts #tuf #trendy #meme ♬ original sound – charzzthenerdiest

What Does 'Dih' Meme?

The term "dih" first started going viral on TikTok back in December 2024 with the Zaya Wade memes, which joked about the NBA player's daughter "taking dih in the back." From there, the term became ingrained in the Gen Z and Gen Alpha lexicon as it continued to feature in off-color memes.

For those who don't know, "dih," which purportedly stems from AAVE, is a more "algo-friendly" way of spelling "dick," known as "algospeak."

In regular contexts, the term is used as a way of referencing the male genitalia in a comedic, casual way.

@drjett2 #fyp #foryoupage❤️❤️ #foru #ahh #huzz #dih #real#relatable #treandingvideo #memestiktok #funnyy ♬ original sound – Boofpaxkmooky

How Is 'Dih' Used In Memes?

As a meme, "dih" is essentially used as a replacement for "dick," not only for comedic value, but to keep videos from being removed by moderation.

The term has become very popular throughout 2025 as more and more memes use it, even spreading to sites including X, Reddit, Instagram Reels and more.

The term has inspired many specific meme formats, such as the "Veiny Ahh Dih" meme, the "Dih to Yo Crack" meme and the Can I See Your Dih meme. Many of the memes combine the term with other popular slang terms, playing into the slang overload trend.

@mrvlados24 this pmo #pmo #ts #song #druski #following #dih #memestiktok #fyp ♬ original sound – rizz.records.yt

What Are Some More 'Dih' Memes?

@imvmate multipurpose tool #dih #fyp #relatable ♬ original sound – liljason

@quay_x2 #reposting #fyp #funnyvideo #relatable #trending #repost #blowup ♬ Lil Phoebe x Melodica – sanilovesmusic

@bombshell_secretacc #rareaesthetic #dih ♬ original sound – sunny

@maheadfullofzig i hear dih😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #maheadfullofzig #real #literallyme #rizzler #meowl #relatable #vrother #freakbob #tro #brainrot #fy #memestiktok #peak #vro #trother #fypage #fwu #cooked #lore #ifwu ♬ Originalton – ycfwp𒉭

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For the full history of dih, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.