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Teens in each generation develop a unique language of their own. Over the years, parents have heard terms ranging from "outta sight" and "phat," to things like "sick" and "gag me with a spoon." Every decade has been marked by its special phrases that quickly grow outdated (and might just become "cheugy") to the teens of the future. But even while being a part of youth culture (and the slang that defines it) when you're young, it can get harder and harder to keep up with the latest teen jargon by the time you're the parent of one.

Verywell / Cindy Chung

Overview

Trying to figure out what teens are saying is increasingly challenging, as the explosion of social media, memes, digital communication, and the ever-present-cellphone means teen-speak is evolving faster than ever. Once you think you've mastered a few phrases, you're probably already out of touch again. Some of this slang enters the mainstream vernacular—and by that point, is no longer cool—or "sic." But most of these words simply disappear as they lose favor with kids and are almost instantaneously replaced with new ones. So, as "with it" and up to speed as we adults think we may be, most of us could benefit from a primer on the latest teen slang. We cover it all below, from social media acronyms and text message shorthand to code words for drugs, friends, and parties. It's important to educate yourself about common teen slang so that you understand what your teen is talking about—both online and in person.

General

Teen slang words may be confusing to those not in the know, but most are harmless and a part of a teen's identity. Kids use these words to exert independence, sound cool, and/or to fit in with their peers. They seek to differentiate themselves from their parents and want to feel unique, free, and even revolutionary. Using slang helps teens do that while also bonding with friends.

Below are some common teen slang words you might hear:

AF - Stands for "as f**k," used to emphasize a statement (i.e. "she's cool AF") - Stands for "as f**k," used to emphasize a statement (i.e. "she's cool AF") Cheugy - Something that is out of date or a person who is trying too hard - Something that is out of date or a person who is trying too hard Dead - Something is so funny that the speaker has "died" of laughter - Something is so funny that the speaker has "died" of laughter Dope - Cool or awesome

- Cool or awesome Extra - Over-the-top, extreme

- Over-the-top, extreme Fit - Short for outfit

- Short for outfit Fire - Hot, trendy, amazing, or on point (formerly "straight fire") - Hot, trendy, amazing, or on point (formerly "straight fire") GOAT - "Greatest of All Time" - "Greatest of All Time" Go Off - A phrase said to encourage someone to continue, usually when they're ranting about something (can also be sarcastic, as in, "but go off, I guess") - A phrase said to encourage someone to continue, usually when they're ranting about something (can also be sarcastic, as in, "but go off, I guess") Gucci - Good, cool, or going well - Good, cool, or going well Hits Different - Something that "hits different" is a lot better than normal - Something that "hits different" is a lot better than normal IYKYK - Stands for "if you know, you know" - Stands for "if you know, you know" Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting - Amazing, cool, or exciting Low-Key - Added to a feeling or desire to downplay it (i.e. "I'm low-key freaking out") - Added to a feeling or desire to downplay it (i.e. "I'm low-key freaking out") Mood - A word to signify agreement - A word to signify agreement OMG - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God" - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God" ONG - Basically the equivalent of "I swear to God" - Basically the equivalent of "I swear to God" Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated

- Bitter, angry, agitated Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet

- Cool or sweet Slay - To be extremely stylish or successful

- To be extremely stylish or successful Sleep On - To be ignorant to something or someone's value (i.e. "Don't sleep on the new Ariana single") - To be ignorant to something or someone's value (i.e. "Don't sleep on the new Ariana single") Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on fleek" - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on fleek" TBH - To be honest

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- To be honest Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news

- Gossip, situation, story, or news Thirsty - Trying to get attention

- Trying to get attention Yassify - To apply several beauty filters to a picture until the person is totally unrecognizable - To apply several beauty filters to a picture until the person is totally unrecognizable Yeet - To throw something - To throw something YOLO - "You Only Live Once" (often used ironically)

People or Relationships

Relationships are an important aspect of adolescence. In the teen years, kids develop their own identities and explore who they are outside of their families. Interactions with their peers are a key component of this process—and they often create unique words to describe their friendships and romantic relationships. Here are some slang words your teen might use when talking about other people: Bae - "Before anyone else," babe, or baby; is used to describe a romantic partner or good friend - "Before anyone else," babe, or baby; is used to describe a romantic partner or good friend Basic - Boring, average, or unoriginal - Boring, average, or unoriginal BF/GF - Boyfriend or girlfriend (used when texting, not in conversation) - Boyfriend or girlfriend (used when texting, not in conversation) BFF - "Best friends forever" - "Best friends forever" Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral) - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral) Cap - Fake or a lie - Fake or a lie CEO - To be the "CEO of" something is to excel at it - To be the "CEO of" something is to excel at it Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to "ghosting") - To reject someone romantically (related to "ghosting") Emo - Someone who is emotional or a drama queen - Someone who is emotional or a drama queen Fam - Group of friends

- Group of friends Flex - To show off

- To show off Ghosted - To end a relationship by cutting off communication - To end a relationship by cutting off communication A Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry. (For example, saying, "What a Karen," about someone who returns their drink at a restaurant for not having enough ice.) - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry. (For example, saying, "What a Karen," about someone who returns their drink at a restaurant for not having enough ice.) No cap - Totally true or no lie - Totally true or no lie Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a newbie - A person who doesn't know what they're doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a newbie OK, Boomer - Usually said in response to a person or idea that seems outdated - Usually said in response to a person or idea that seems outdated Periodt - End of statement emphasizer. For example: “That’s the best ice cream, periodt.” - End of statement emphasizer. For example: “That’s the best ice cream, periodt.” Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in you think they should be a couple; derived from the word relationship - You might "ship" two people together, as in you think they should be a couple; derived from the word relationship Shook - To be incredibly shocked or shaken up - To be incredibly shocked or shaken up Simp - Someone who does way too much for the person they like; to have a huge crush on someone - Someone who does way too much for the person they like; to have a huge crush on someone Spill the Tea - Asking someone to spill gossip - Asking someone to spill gossip Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically Stan - An overzealous fan of a particular group or celebrity - An overzealous fan of a particular group or celebrity Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look - To give someone a dirty look Tight - In a close relationship or friendship - In a close relationship or friendship Tool - Someone who is stupid, obnoxious, rude, and/or embarrasses themselves, often a jock type

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Compound Slang

Teens often create shortcuts by combining two words together. To understand what they mean, you need to know the definition of each word.

Here are some examples of compound teen slang:

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck

- Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and drunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and drunk Hangry - Hungry and angry - Hungry and angry Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again - Request and a question, or to question again Tope - Tight and dope

Parties, Drugs, and Sex

Teens are prone to experiment and push boundaries—and also to talk a big game. So, sometimes the below words will simply be used in fun or boasting. However, sometimes they indicate risky (or potentially risky) behavior. For the most part, teen get-togethers are a fun rite of passage and aren't automatically anything to be concerned about. However, parties (and related teen slang) can raise concerns over supervision, appropriate behavior, the use of illegal substances, alcohol, peer pressure, bullying, and unprotected sex. Whether or not your child is involved in any inappropriate or dangerous activities, you'll want to know what they're talking about and be attuned to any words that might indicate possible trouble.

Below is a list of some social slang to be aware of:

53X - Sex

- Sex Body count - The number of people someone has slept with - The number of people someone has slept with CU46 - See you for sex

- See you for sex Dayger - Party during the day

- Party during the day Function/Func - Party

- Party Kick back - Small party

- Small party Molly - Ecstasy (MDMA), a dangerous party drug

- Ecstasy (MDMA), a dangerous party drug Netflix and chill - Used as a front for inviting someone over to make out (or maybe more) - Used as a front for inviting someone over to make out (or maybe more) Plug - Someone who can hook you up with drugs - Someone who can hook you up with drugs Rager - Big party

- Big party Smash - To have casual sex

- To have casual sex Sloshed - To be drunk

- To be drunk The plug - Someone that supplies alcohol/drugs

- Someone that supplies alcohol/drugs Throw down - To throw a party

- To throw a party Turnt - To be high or drunk (formerly "turnt up")

- To be high or drunk (formerly "turnt up") X - Ecstasy

- Ecstasy WTTP - Want to trade photos?

- Want to trade photos? LMIRL - Let's meet in real life

Teen slang changes continuously. If you aren't sure what a slang term means, the website Urban Dictionary can help. It's dedicated to keeping up with today's slang and is a resource that parents can use. Be warned, however, as it features user-submitted content that may be crude. Slang Apps There are also phone apps that can help you translate teen slang. SlangIt - The Slang Dictionary and the Chat Slang Dictionary are just a few examples of mobile apps that can decode your teen's secret language. Additionally, you can simply try asking your teen—or other teens you know—to translate slang you don't understand. Bringing up these words with your teen may be awkward but might also provide a doorway to important conversations with your child.

A Word From Verywell

Aim to balance safety with privacy and independence for your teen. Talk with your teen about the concerns you have, your family rules and expectations, as well as safe and healthy social media usage. Teenagers need to be able to have private conversations with their friends. And clearly, you can't monitor what your teen is doing or talking about all the time. Still, you may want to monitor your teen's social media feeds at times, and pay attention when they're chatting with their pals. If you see or hear conversations that worry you—or that you can't decode—be ready to take action as needed.

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