worldstar
Pronunciation
/wˈɜːldstɑːɹ/

Definition & Meaning of "worldstar"in English

worldstar
01

exclaimed during a dramatic or viral-worthy event, especially fights, anticipating the footage will go online

Slang

What does "worldstar" mean in internet slang?

This term originated from the hip-hop and viral video website WorldStarHipHop, founded in 2005, which became famous for hosting user-submitted clips of street fights, brawls, and chaotic real-life incidents. It is used as an exclamation during a dramatic or viral-worthy event — especially fights — by someone recording or witnessing the scene, anticipating that the footage will go online and gain notoriety. The structure is a single compound word merging "world" and "star," repurposing the brand name into an interjection that signals "this is crazy enough for WorldStar."

Examples
Worldstar! Did you see that fight outside?
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