A comprehensive reference of teen slang terms and expressions
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Elite.
I love you.
I love you.
Originating from a meme, this term has multiple meanings: 1) 'get lost' or go away, 2) very tall like LeBron James, 3) so-so or mediocre.
Originating from a meme, this term has multiple meanings: 1) 'get lost' or go away, 2) very tall like LeBron James, 3) so-so or mediocre.
A relatable feeling or situation (often shortened to the single word, 'mood').
Any Day Now.
Address.
As Early As Possible.
An acronym that stands for As f**k.
As Late As Possible.
A dominant, powerful, and hyper-masculine man. Often used in discussions about masculinity and social hierarchy.
Ask me anything, a Q&A style discussion with the author of a post.
Ask me almost anything.
Used to express surprise, shock, or realization, often in response to something unexpected or amusing.
Used to indicate that you've just shared a truth that needs no further discussion.
An abbreviation for "as hell." It is used as an intensifier.
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response meaning something gave you chills.
Refers to someone who did something so well that there's no chance for anyone else to do it better.
Used to compliment someone's ability, perceived power, or sense of coolness and mystery.
Doing activities to cultivate your aura; see above.
The practice of cultivating and maintaining a positive, attractive, or powerful personal energy or vibe that draws people in.
A term used to determine how cool, or not, you are.
Ask us anything.
Before anyone else. A term of endearment for a significant other or crush.
Used to describe someone or something that is mainstream, unoriginal, or follows popular trends without much individuality.
A playful yet pointed way to call out a moment that feels unbelievable or over-the-top.
Have been, used to describe a current state or recent activity.
Best friend. A very close friend.
Okay, sure, or agreement.
Best friends forever. A very close friend.
Abbreviated as BDE. Refers to someone who has a confident, cool, and attractive aura, often associated with good style and charisma.
A term of endearment for a significant other or crush.
A catchy, upbeat song that makes you want to dance.
Term based on singer Charli XCX's 2024 album 'Brat' released in the summer of 2024. 'Brat' in this instance refers to an aesthetic trend defined by heavy partying, cool-girl style, and lime green design.
'Bro'; can be used to address anybody.
A variation of 'bro' or 'dude,' used as a casual greeting or term of address between friends.
Bathroom time off.
Something is really good.
A compliment that describes something that is smooth, easy, and good.
Lying or faking.
Lying.
Awesome or cool.
Caught in high definition, meaning someone was caught doing something embarrassing or wrong with clear evidence.
Comments and criticism welcome.
Code 9 meaning parents are around.
To be a representative of some activity or thing.
A story on Instagram that is only shown to selected people.
A stereotypically attractive, confident, and successful man.
Used to refer to a group of people, like friends or people in their class.
Ugly, unattractive, or poorly done. Used to describe something that looks bad or was executed poorly.
Skills, abilities, or talent in a particular area. Often used to compliment someone's capabilities.
A sharp and witty response to criticism or an insult.
To notice, or call out something. Often used when spotting something unusual, shady, or noteworthy.
Change my view.
To do something well or successfully.
Something or someone that is done, exhausted, or doomed.
To get mad or upset despite your better judgment.
Short for crazy.
A feeling of embarrassment and discomfort.
Used to describe something (usually an online image) that is unsettling or creepy.
The act of rejecting or ignoring someone's romantic advances.
Someone who is cute or adorable.
Someone who is very cute or adorable.
Someone who is very cute or adorable.
Does anybody else or does anyone else.
Excellent, high quality.
A gesture of greeting or expression of admiration between two people.
That's. A shortened form of 'that's'.
Something or someone that is basic and uninteresting.
A response to something really funny.
Used when something is really funny or embarrassing.
Intensely or thoroughly involved in something.
While the word itself means modest or shy, the internet has turned it into a trendy aesthetic or lifestyle. In this instance, 'demure' refers to a modest or reserved girl who doesn't wear too much makeup to work, for example.
To leave suddenly or early.
Down low, referring to an activity or information that is meant to be kept discreet.
Said to encourage oneself to take a chance on something.
A virtual thumbs down which users are encouraged to use if they think the comment or post doesn't contribute or is off-topic.
To mock or humiliate someone.
Sophisticated or stylish in appearance.
Short for W, meaning win or winner.
Relationship with someone you met online.
A young person with emo-inspired, punk-rock style.
Explain like I'm 5 (years old).
Attention grabbing or dramatic.
Face-to-Face meaning FaceTime.
An emphatic way to acknowledge the truth of someone's statement.
Short for 'family.' Used as a term of endearment for close friends or people you consider like family.
Fixed It For You.
Abbreviation for fixing to, or going to.
A combination of the words "fake" and "Instagram." Refers to a secondary or private Instagram account.
Amazing.
To flaunt or brag about something.
F**k my life, often used at the conclusion of a negative story.
Fond of leather.
Fear of Missing Out. FOMO is when a student (or adult) experiences anxiety that an exciting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often prompted by posts seen on social media.
For real, to agree with someone.
For real for real. A way to emphasize sincerity or seriousness.
Fixed that for you.
For the win. An enthusiastic emphasis to express approval or support.
First world problems.
TikTok's "For You Page" that's filled with recommended content.
A term of endearment for friends.
Exaggerating someone else's abilities, accomplishments, or qualities.
Good game, used to acknowledge a player's skill at the end of multiplayer video games.
Reference to the 'Good Guy Greg' or 'Good Girl Gina' meme.
Cutting off communication with someone with no explanation.
A term used to describe someone who is extremely attractive, often used in a hyperbolic or humorous way.
A meal made up of small snacks, random, or unhealthy food as "dinner."
A term of endearment for a girl or woman, often used in a playful or affectionate way. Also spelled as 'girlypop' without spaces.
Google Image Search.
Giving. A casual way to say 'giving'.
Something or someone that is exciting.
The act of praising or over complimenting someone. Note: Can also be used with a more inappropriate or suggestive meaning.
A beauty trend focused on achieving a dewy, glossy, and hydrated appearance through skincare and makeup techniques.
A major transformation in appearance in a way that is generally perceived as attractive.
Something you want or aspire to.
Greatest of all time, praising someone for being the best.
A person who is environmentally aware, and enjoys the outdoors.
Working hard consistently, especially toward a goal.
Got to go.
A large sum of money.
Fancy, fashionable, or excellent.
Hugs and kisses.
A deep understanding of a topic being discussed.
Angry or frustrated.
A better version of something, the total package.
How I feel when.
Something that is overt, obvious, or done with a high level of intensity.
Something that is overt, obvious, or done with a high level of intensity. (Variation of 'high key' without spaces)
Obviously or openly, with full attention.
A young child who wears neon colored clothes.
Something that is special, unique, or causes a strong emotional reaction.
When something is better than it normally is because of different circumstances.
Hold my beer.
A negative change in behavior in someone who achieves success and looks down on their past life.
A term of endearment, often used affectionately.
An expression used to tell someone to stop bothering or annoying another.
A strongly worded and often controversial opinion on a current event or popular topic.
When someone complains about their life while sneaking in a brag.
Honey. A term of endearment.
Equivalent of friend but said with attitude.
A variation of 'bro' or 'dude,' used as a casual greeting or term of address between friends.
Excited, or something is good.
I am a. This is the standard way to begin the title of an AMA (Ask me anything) post.
I am not a doctor.
I am not a lawyer.
I'm back or In back.
A feeling of disgust towards someone or something.
In case you missed it.
I don't care.
I don't know.
In the front.
If I recall correctly.
I love you.
I love you.
In my humble/honest opinion.
In my opinion.
Used to describe someone on the internet who knows them better than anyone else in their life.
In real life. Used to distinguish between online and offline interactions.
Internet separation anxiety.
In search of. Used in online forums, classified ads, or social media posts.
Describing the vibe or energy something brings.
In this thread.
If you know, you know. Indicates insider knowledge or a shared experience.
Joy of missing out.
To be honest, genuine, and authentic in all situations.
Meaning something that is essential or important.
Keeping Parents Clueless.
Loss, loser, used to describe a failure or something disappointing.
Elite.
Like back.
When someone has read a message sent to them, but has not responded to it.
Used to express disagreement or to say something is not good.
Trusting someone's abilities and giving them the freedom to handle things their own way.
A signature physical trait, or a specially and carefully.
Let's meet in real life.
Like my status, used on social media asking for viewers to like the content.
League of Legends, a popular online game.
The practice of improving one's physical appearance through various methods like skincare, fitness, fashion, and grooming.
Secretly or quietly, without drawing attention.
Really, extremely, or crazy.
Someone who thinks they're the center of attention or acts like the protagonist in a story.
When someone acts like they're the star of their own story.
The feeling or aura that someone is acting like the main character in a story.
A humorous image, video, or piece of text that spreads rapidly on the internet, often representing a cultural idea or trend.
Abbreviation for mental breakdown.
A facial exercise technique involving proper tongue placement to accentuate a sharp jaw.
My face when.
One-upping someone on appearance and attractiveness.
Used to express agreement or to say something is good.
Mom Over Shoulder.
My reaction when.
To require or want something strongly.
Not gonna lie, admitting something honestly and openly.
No lie, telling the truth.
A beginner or inexperienced person, especially in gaming or online activities.
Non-Player Character. Used to describe someone who lacks originality, follows trends blindly, or seems to have no independent thoughts.
References the 'Overly attached girlfriend' meme.
Original content, meaning the author of the post created the content shown or linked in the post or 'Open crib', meaning no parents will be at home or at a gathering or party.
Of course.
Meaning 'original' or 'original gangster'.
Used to describe something that's weird, chaotic, or doesn't make sense. Often used as a reaction to bizarre situations.
A dismissive response to someone older who seems out of touch with current trends.
A sassy way of saying 'okay' or 'whatever,' popularized by Cardi B.
Perfectly done, exactly right, excellent.
Perfect, exactly right.
On God, a way to show strong agreement with something, or a way to express that you're telling the truth.
An expression of pain, disappointment, or sympathy.
Out of the loop.
Original poster meaning the author of the post.
Short for 'opponent'; a term for one's enemies.
Behaving inappropriately or saying something unexpected or offensive.
Parent Alert.
End of discussion, that's final.
End of discussion, that's final.
The act of snubbing someone in favor of your phone.
Someone who claims they're 'not like most girls' in an attempt to get attention and validation from men. They might reject traditional feminine things to seem 'one of the guys.'
Parent In Room.
Put me on your Snapchat.
A term of endearment or nickname that you call your best friend or significant other. Also used to describe something cute/adorable.
Parents over shoulder.
Point of view, used to signal when the viewer should watch from a specific perspective.
To obsessively perfect and polish your appearance to an over-the-top degree.
Trendy/girly aesthetic with bright colors and name brands like Lululemon and Stanley.
Feeling annoyed or stressed about something.
Snapchat stories that are invite only.
A separate area of social networks where only designated users can communicate with one another. Private groups are popular on Facebook.
Public service announcement.
Pull up.
Used to invite someone to meet you or that you have arrived to where they are.
Used to invite someone to meet you or that you have arrived to where they are.
Used to invite someone to meet you or that you have arrived to where they are.
To attract attention from romantic interests.
Used to invite someone to meet you or that you have arrived to where they are.
To embarrass someone publicly over social media by denouncing or exposing them.
Wild, crazy, or out of control behavior, often in a fun or entertaining way.
When a reply gets more likes than the original post, indicating the original post is unpopular or wrong.
Evidence or proof of someone's actions or words, often used to support a claim.
When something occupies your thoughts constantly without paying rent.
Charisma or charm, especially when flirting or attracting someone.
Role-playing game, a genre of games where the player controls a character and explores an imaginary world.
Retweet.
What has been seen cannot be unseen.
Smiled a little then stopped.
Upset, resentful, or irritated.
A fierce or bold person.
Agreement or understanding, so no further explanation is needed.
Shoutout for Shoutout.
Where teens gossip about another party without naming them; also 'throw shade' means to talk about someone.
Short for 'relationship'.
Wanting two people to date.
Shocked or surprised.
Cool or awesome.
A lone wolf type of person who is successful and independent without following social hierarchies.
Working hard and staying focused on goals while maintaining independence and avoiding social distractions.
Someone who does too much for someone they like, often to the point of being overly submissive or desperate for attention.
To mind your own business.
Originating from a meme, this term has multiple meanings: 1) 'get lost' or go away, 2) very tall like LeBron James, 3) so-so or mediocre.
A nonsense word that became popular through TikTok videos, often used to express confusion, excitement, or as a catchphrase in humorous content.
A viral TikTok trend and meme featuring animated videos of toilets with human heads, often used humorously to describe something bizarre or unexpected.
To stop unexpectedly.
The sound you make when you hit lots of keys at once on your keyboard.
Amazing or excellent.
Strikes you as good.
To do something exceptionally well or look amazing. To kill it or dominate.
A compliment for a guy who is doing amazing or looking fabulous.
A compliment for someone who is doing amazing or looking fabulous.
Ignoring something.
Shaking my fu*king head. Used when there are no words to describe something stupid.
Shaking my head. Used when there are no words to describe something stupid.
Created when friends send snaps every day, creating a streak.
On point, very good, or well styled.
Shout out, a public expression of greeting, praise, or acknowledgement.
When you don't know who a person is (either because you genuinely don't know who they are or are pretending not to know them in a way to diminish their existence).
A fake social media account.
Close friend group.
Gaming nickname for younger players, typically under 11, referring to their high-pitched, 'squeaky' voices. Can be used as an insult to someone acting immature.
A mixture of stalker and fan, someone who is obsessed with a person.
Something is really good, cool, or amazing.
Trapped or unable to move forward, often used metaphorically.
Swipe up/Shut up.
Short for 'suspicious.' Used to describe something or someone that seems questionable, untrustworthy, or sketchy.
Short for 'suspicious.' Used to describe something or someone that seems sketchy, weird, or untrustworthy.
A combination of 'sussy' (suspicious) and 'baka' (Japanese for 'idiot'). Used to call someone a suspicious idiot in a playful way.
Gaming term referring to a player who tries too hard and takes the game too seriously.
A term of endearment for someone sweet or kind.
To be picked up in an automobile.
Gossip or talking behind someone's back.
To be honest.
Gossip or drama, often juicy information.
That feeling when, used to describe an emotionally charged experience.
Today I learned.
Too long; Didn't read. Sometimes used as a synonym for 'summary'.
Short for totally, completely.
Used to encourage someone to spend more time in the real world instead of online.
Also called a burner phone, this is an older, hand-me-down smartphone that kids trade or sell with each other. Kids who get their phones taken away by their parents may seek out a trap phone to have easy internet access (provided they can connect it to WiFi).
Someone who deliberately provokes others online.
Deliberately provoking, upsetting, or misleading people online for amusement.
Hype for a party.
Short for 'uncle.' Used as a term of respect or endearment for an older male figure, often someone who gives good advice.
When someone goes above and beyond.
A virtual thumbs up that users can utilize to show their approval for a post and help it get moved to the top of the site.
'Very'.
Staying up all night like vampire, usually while using electronic devices such as phones, computers, or video games.
Ordinary, boring, lacking special features.
Asking how someone is doing or judging the mood.
Feelings, energy, or atmosphere. The general feeling or mood of something.
Chilling out, having a good time, or identifying with a certain kind of energy.
Win, used to describe something that was a good achievement or something to be proud of.
An expression of shock, surprise, or amazement. Often used when something is so good it 'knocks your wig off.'
Work in progress.
Someone who is aware of important facts, and racial and social injustices.
What's the move?
Where you from?
Where you at? Commonly used in text messages to ask someone about their current location.
What you doing? A casual way to ask someone what they are currently doing.
What you look like?
An enthusiastic way of saying "yes." Used to express excitement, approval, or agreement.
To chatter on about something, usually of little importance.
Talk excessively, especially about unimportant things.
A very strong way to say 'yes'.
A very strong way to say 'yes'.
You know.
Your mileage may vary.
A complement to describe a confident successful person.
You should know.
An attractive older man.