What is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? There was an uproar on the internet over this one word

Happy New Year 2026: India welcomed the New Year with vibrant celebrations and cultural traditions across the country. Dazzling fireworks illuminated the cities’ skylines as citizens began the countdown to midnight to mark the festive spirit. As the clocks struck twelve, the streets came alive with celebrations at iconic sites. Meanwhile, devotees gathered at temples and ghats to offer prayers and seek blessings on January 1, 2026.

What is ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’?

As the atmosphere became festive, the celebration took a playful turn when the internet adopted the iconic word “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” to describe their enthusiasm. The word was associated with dramatic captions, midnight countdown videos, and playful posts. Its dictionary meaning is ‘exceptionally good or wonderful.’

Internet goes crazy with New Year celebrations

Memes, jokes, fireworks reels, party snapshots, well wishes, resolutions and year-end nostalgia are flooding Instagram, X and Facebook. From celebrities and politicians to content creators and social media users, everyone joined the digital celebration. Reactions, throwbacks and nostalgic moments of 2025, and hopes of 2026 filled the feed.

Here’s how the internet joined the digital festivities

Sharing the GIF, a user wrote, “Wishing you all… a wonderful, wonderful, love-filled, peaceful, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 2026.”

Best wishes to all of you…
a wonderful,
amazing,
loving one,
peaceful ,
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious #2026yılı pic.twitter.com/d7v7FFZjzT

– Mukesh Sharma (@im_mukeshji_559) 31 December 2025

Another user said, “Hope you guys have supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 2026!” A third user commented, “Happy New Year I wish you all the best.” supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 2026.”

Hope you guys have a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 2026! pic.twitter.com/RLr0ZwbAT0

– Ryan (@m_RIAANs) 31 December 2025

Happy New Year everyone ❤️ Never stop believing in yourself, never stop inspiring others and keep striving to be the best version of yourself 🔥 When the day gets tough, you don’t back down – you get up and do it again! 👊🏻 Grateful for moments, people and experiences… pic.twitter.com/ujPTXBPAb1

– Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 31 December 2025

Happy New Year 🌠🌌🎆🌃
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☆ *Hello ✌️ 2026* ☆*
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– Tweets of Hamster (@TweetsOfHamster) 31 December 2025

Also read: From Burj Khalifa in Dubai to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, India and other countries welcomed the New Year 2026 with fireworks and celebrations.