The phrase comes from everyday Brazilian internet slang, where tranquilão is an exaggerated way of saying someone is completely at ease, and mt is shorthand for muito, meaning very. Clips like this circulate mainly as short WhatsApp audios and meme reactions, passed between friends and reused in edits because the attitude is instantly recognisable even without context. Its staying power comes from that versatility: the same calm line can defuse stress, mock overreactions or simply signal that the speaker is unbothered.