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ConnectWord · Ages 12-25 · In use

-coded

Added after a word to say something gives off that vibe. 'Disney princess coded' means it feels like a Disney princess.

Bringing snacks for everyone is so mom-coded.

For parents and educators

Harmless. It works a lot like the suffix -core.

Where it came from

Spread across TikTok and X in the early 2020s and now sticks to almost any noun.

Also heard as

coded, girl-coded, main character coded

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