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aura points
What does aura points mean?
Used in the negative to roast someone for an awkward or cringe moment.
"Tripping on the stairs in front of your crush is negative ten thousand aura points."
Origin
Grew out of the broader 'aura' slang of 2024 (meaning vibe/charisma), gamified into a points system on TikTok and gaming streams through 2025. The concept of 'losing aura' became its own meme format. Largely AAVE-rooted internet usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does aura points mean on TikTok?
It's an imaginary score for how cool or cringe your actions are. You gain aura points for impressive moves and lose them for embarrassing ones.
What is aura farming?
Deliberately doing cool, effortless-looking things to rack up aura points — like staying calm and unbothered to look maximally smooth.
How do you lose aura points?
By doing something cringe, awkward, or try-hard — tripping, getting caught lacking, or being too eager all drain your aura.
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