There’s a new lingo that is taking over the world! I mean, are you even a cool parent if you can’t speak this language? It’s not as poetic as Shakespeare, but certainly as confusing!
Without being “extra”, let’s decode some of the slang, so you can relate with your teen, and their screens!
Teen and Screen Lingo, you need to get used to
| DELULU | Delirious, or living in a fantasy |
| GOAT | Greatest of all time |
| GOATED | Nominated GOAT |
| POOKIE | Someone you love |
| CAP | That’s a lie |
| VIBE | The overall mood |
| BRUH/ BRO/ BRUV | Brother |
| GLOW UP | Improvement (esp in looks) |
| RIZZ | Flirting Skills |
| FLEX | Showing Off |
| GOOFY | Dumb but funny |
| LOCK IN | Focus |
| COOKED | In trouble |
| LET HIM COOK | Let him continue doing something he is good at |
| SIGMA | Cool alpha energy |
| SLAY | Killed it, in a good way |
| SUS | Suspicious, weird and shady |
| LIT or FIRE | So good |
| MID | Just average |
| SIDE EYE | Look at with suspicion |
| ITS GIVING | Feels Like |
| LINGO | Language |
| PERIODT | Final |
| GLAZED | Overly praising someone |
| SKIBIDI | Lame / Cringe |
| CRINGE / ICK | Dislike |
| DRIP | Fashion on Point |
| DROP | Latest fashion/ trend |
| MOGGING | Outshining others |
| LOWKEY | Express something privately, subtly |
| SAVAGE | Fierce or Ruthless |
| THROW SHADE | Give someone a nasty look |
| SALTY | Bitter |
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