Slang is a word or abbreviation which adds meaning and emotions to a text. Slang is unique and different as per generations. It has multiple meanings, and it may be tricky.
Every adult and parent faces difficulty while keeping up with teens and the words they use. Due to the influence of music, the internet, and media, new words are constantly being introduced.
You were also a teen a few years ago, but the slang trend keeps updating in a couple of months. The emotion and theme of slang remain the same, but slang keeps changing every year.
You may feel, why do teens use slang?
Teen wants to differentiate themselves from their parents and want to feel unique. Using slang keeps them bounding with friends. They feel independent and free while using coded language.
This article will be helpful to have an idea about the codes your teen is using. Parents need to know the harmful and harmless teen slang. Some slang is used to keep secrets with their parents. After decoding teen slags, you can monitor teen’s texts, emails, and social media.
What’s The Purpose of Using Slang?
Teenagers use slang to communicate a particular message in between the group. It creates commonality among teenagers. Sometimes, it may exclude a person who doesn’t know the slang.
Do you feel lost in between the conversation with teens?
Are you unable to understand your teens?
No worries!!
You don’t need a translator to understand your teen.
Here I have covered you up with some teen slang. It will be easy to decode your kid’s secret, including code words and phrases.
Let’s go through some examples of slang phrases :
- Hey Richie! What’s up?
Not Much!
Here, “What’s Up” doesn’t mean what is above your head.
It means- What are you doing?
- I have passed the exam.
Sweet
In this conversation, sweet doesn’t mean it tastes sweet. Second personal replies as “fantastic!” you have passed the exam.
- Thanks for your kind information, Richie
No biggie, Sam
No biggie represents- It’s not a problem in the above conversation.
Slangs That Are Harmless For Teens
Let’s have a fun start. This teen slang is for entertainment and nothing to worry about. Teen seeking to be cool use such slang. While using this slang, they feel to have a special bonding with their friends.
Some harmless teen slag is listed below:
GOAT: It’s not an animal, but it represents- Greatest of all time
Lit: It says- Exciting, cool, or amazing
Dope: It says- Cool, Amazing, or Awesome
Gucci: It’s not any brand, but it represents- Good or cool
YOLO: It says- You only live once
Bruh: It says- Bro or Brother
Fam: It says- Closest friend or family
FOMO: It says- Fear of missing out
OMG: It says- “Oh my gosh” or “Oh my God.”
Salty: It’s not any taste factor, but it represents- angry, bitterness, or agitated
Sic: It says- cool or sweet
Snatched: It says- Looks good, perfect, or fashionable
TBH: It says- To be honest
Thirsty: It says- trying to get attention
YOLO: It says- You only live once
Snatched: It says- looks good, perfect, or fashionable
Bae: It says “Before Anything Else” for boyfriend or girlfriend
Emo: It says for someone who is emotional or a drama queen
Basic: It says- Boring or Average
Noob: It says for someone who doesn’t know anything or a new one
Sus: It says something suspicious or shady
SMH: It says- Shaking my head
IKR: It says- I know, right?
IDEK: It says- I don’t even know
Huggle: It says- Hugs and snuggles
KOTL: It says- Kiss on the lips
GOMB: It says- Gets off my back
IMO: It says- In My Opinion
POA: It says- Plan of action
ACC: It says- Actually
OFC: It says- Of course
NC: It says- No comment
LYAAF: It says- Love you as a friend
WRU: It says- What are you doing?
WUD: It says-What, are you doing?
Skeet: It says- let’s go
Dip: It says- To leave
Shade: It says- Trash Talk
V: It says- Very
Tryna: It says- Trying something to
Slangs That May Harm Teen
Sometimes your kid’s needs require more maturity and advice from parents. Following are some slang that may harm teen:
WTH: It says- What the hell
A: It says- As F***
LMIRL: It says- Let’s meet in real life
1174: It says- code for a meet, often to meet at wild party
9, CD9, Code 9: It says- Parents are nearby
99: It says- Parents are gone
TDTM: It says- Talk dirty to me
KMS, KYS: It says- Kills myself, kill yourself
182: It says- I hate you
SWYP: It says- So what’s your problem
KPC: It says- Keeping parents clueless
121: It says- Let’s chat in private
Ghost: It says- Ignoring someone on purpose
Curve: It says- Rejecting someone romantically
Clouds: It says- Vapour from the vape
THOT: It says- That wh*** over there
A3: It says- Anytime, anywhere, anyplace
Zerg: It says- to gang up for some issue up on someone
Straight Fire: It says- Hot or trendy
Zombies: It says- someone suddenly appears back to your life
DTR: It says- Defines the relationship
Netflix and chill: It is not about watching Netflix together. It’s a plan for meeting up or having sex.
And many more.
Slangs That Are Illegal
Slang has become the best hiding place for teenagers. So parents need to keep an eye on them. Following are some illegal slangs:
Thirsty: This shows being desperate for something
Smash: It says- Casual sex
420: It says- Marijuana
CID: It says- Acid
White lady: It says- Cocaine, Heroin
DOC: It says- Drug of choice
Blow: It says- Cocaine
Bud: It says- Marijuana
Skrill: It says- Money
This list of slang may go way too long. We have listed some common slang used by teens.
Similarly, there are different emoticons and emojis used for secret conversations in social media.
Have You Ever Caught Your Kid Sexting Using Some of the Above Slangs?
Sometimes teens use slang words for sexting, which has been very common among teenagers these days. Teens love to explore and try out new things and due to which sometimes they might get into wrong track.
NIFOC: It says- Naked in front of a computer
GNOC: It says- Get naked on camera
8: It says-Oral sex
CU46: It says- See you for sex
GYPO: It says- Gets your pants off
FMH: It says- F**** me harder
Sorg: It says- Straight or Gay?
143: It says- I love you
You should know the following things if your teens are sexting:
- Talk about the dangers of sexting
- Everything remains there forever, even if you delete them. So aware them not to share nude pictures
- Make an easy environment to come up for help
Final Thoughts
Slangs are an informal way of communication. Excessive use of slang may affect the vocabulary of teens. Instead of using a standard language, teens might get habituated to slang and phrases. Sometimes this may limit the communication if a listener is unknown about the slang.
Avoiding communication between teens and parents may evolve many horrible situations. Parents need to take time to ask kids about their activities. Always visit sites to decode their codes and phrases if you found something suspicious.
