[ SLANG ][ IDENTITY ][ EXPRESSION ]
A blank, preloaded smile that reads more scripted than sincere, like someone is running a default social animation.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"The customer-service grin never moved from his face, full NPC smile the whole conversation."
LORE & ORIGIN
A direct extension of NPC language into micro-expressions that feel automatic rather than responsive.
FIRST SEEN
2025
PEAK POPULARITY
2025-2026 (Scripted Expression Era)
CURRENT STATUS
Mainstream Slang
Related To:NPCNegative AuraSide Eye
AURA IMPACT ⓘ
+6 AURA
TREND STATUS
↑ HIGH RISING FAST · MODERATE
CULTURE CATEGORY
[ SLANG ][ IDENTITY ][ EXPRESSION ]
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MENTIONS OVER TIME
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RELATED SEARCHES
TOP PLATFORMS
TikTok
52%
YouTube
20%
Twitter / X
14%
Reddit
9%
Others
5%
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