{"id":31994,"date":"2021-11-06T05:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=31994"},"modified":"2025-04-25T00:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:19:22","slug":"tbh-to-be-honest-and-more-slang-parents-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/tbh-to-be-honest-and-more-slang-parents-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Slang and Texting Acronyms Parents Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you pick up your teen\u2019s phone on any given day, chances are the next stop you make will be Google. That\u2019s because, if you\u2019re like most parents, you\u2019re beyond baffled by texting language kids use. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s okay, you are not alone if you feel out of the loop.\u00a0As\u00a0parents,\u00a0we\u2019re not invited to the\u00a0party\u2014and that\u2019s okay.\u00a0Slag belongs to the generation that coined it.\u00a0And few of us are aching to use words like \u201csus\u201d and \u201csimp,\u201d right?\u00a0The goal\u00a0of these updates isn\u2019t to\u00a0decode or\u00a0invade.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0digital\u00a0parenting 101. The more we know\u00a0about what\u2019s going on in\u00a0our\u00a0child\u2019s world, the better we can parent. It\u2019s our job to<\/span>\u00a0know<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So\u00a0once a year\u00a0we\u00a0do our best to\u00a0decipher some of the more\u00a0common\u00a0terms\u00a0you may\u00a0hear or see your kids use. Keep in mind: Slang isn\u2019t universal. It changes from city to city and culture to culture.\u00a0Terms and meanings\u00a0may vary.\u00a0Many of the\u00a0words\u00a0are fun and harmless, while\u00a0others are\u00a0specifically\u00a0meant to mask risky behavior.\u00a0<\/span> Remember, <\/span>McAfee frees you to live your connected life safe from threats like viruses, malware, phishing, and more. Download award-winning antivirus <\/a>that protects your data and devices today.<\/p>\n

Terms, Phrases & Acronyms<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are a sampling of terms, acronyms, and phrases we came across this year*.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A real one.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A person who is being\u00a0authentic, genuine, trusted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And I\u00a0oop.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A phrase\u00a0used after a funny mistake or accident.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awks<\/span><\/b>. Short for\u00a0awkward.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Baddie.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Name for an independent female\u00a0who\u00a0is tough and beautiful.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bands.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Refers to bands around cash or\u00a0a\u00a0wealthy\u00a0person.\u00a0<\/span>No doubt,\u00a0the\u00a0dude\u2019s got bands<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bet.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A willingness to do something;\u00a0means \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cokay.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Big yikes.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0When you see something,\u00a0that\u00a0is a huge\u00a0embarrassment.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Booed up.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0To be in a romantic relationship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bop.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A\u00a0really\u00a0good\u00a0song.\u00a0<\/span>That song is such a bop!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bread\u00a0<\/span><\/b>or\u00a0<\/span>Cheddar.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Terms that\u00a0refer to\u00a0money.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Breadcrumbing.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Sending flirtatious text messages to another person to get their attention but remain non-committal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bussin.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Something is\u00a0awesome.\u00a0<\/span>Her new hair color is\u00a0bussin\u2019.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cake.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0When\u00a0someone\u2019s body looks good.\u00a0<\/span>The girl in my science\u00a0class has cake.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cancel.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Reject or stop supporting\u00a0a group or idea.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cap.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0that means\u00a0\u201clie\u201d or \u201cfalse.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>He said we were a couple. Cap!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No cap.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A phrase\u00a0that means<\/span>\u00a0“no lie” or “for real”\u00a0emphasizes\u00a0telling the truth<\/span>. I just saw\u00a0him eat a bug. No cap!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CEO.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0used to describe something that you\u2019re very good at, making you the CEO of it.\u202f<\/span>I\u2019m the CEO\u00a0of being late to class.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheug.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0This term\u00a0describes a person, idea, or situation that is\u00a0outdated\u00a0or inauthentic.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clout.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term that relates to a person\u2019s follower count, fame, or influencer status. Sometimes an expression for an extravagant way of living.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chasing Clout.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term that describes a person who does and says things for the sole purpose of becoming more popular.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Curve.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0To reject someone romantically.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuffing.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Wanting to date or cuff yourself to someone temporarily\u2014at least\u00a0until\u00a0summer break.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do it for the gram.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A phrase\u00a0that describes someone doing something for the sole purpose of posting online.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drip.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0that describes someone\u2019s style as sexy or cool.\u00a0<\/span>Zayne has some serious drip.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Facts.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0When you agree with someone.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finsta.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A second Instagram account used for sharing with a smaller circle of friends and followers.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fish.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Fishing for compliments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fit.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Short for outfit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flex.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0To show off or show something off.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get after it.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Start with something with intensity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ghost.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Suddenly stop all contact with someone\u00a0online and in person.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hundo P<\/span><\/b>. Being\u00a0100% certain.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hypebeast.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0that describes\u00a0someone who cares too much about\u00a0popular things\u00a0rather than being\u00a0self-aware and genuine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m dead.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Describes how you feel when something is hilarious.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m weak.<\/span><\/b> Like, dead, describes how you feel when something is hilarious.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t even.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>An expression\u00a0used when you\u2019ve had enough of\u00a0someone\u00a0or a situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it 100.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Stay\u00a0true to yourself and stick to your values.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lewk.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Look.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Left on read.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0When someone\u00a0does not\u00a0respond to your text.\u00a0<\/span>He left me on read!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lit.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Cool or awesome.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mood.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0used to express a relatable feeling or experience. Seeing that kid by himself kicking a can is such a mood.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mutuals.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0People who follow and support one another on social media.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oof.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0An expression\u00a0used when something bad happens,\u00a0and you don\u2019t know how to respond.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Periodt.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0used to emphasize what you just said.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Purr.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Expressing approval.\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019ve got nothing but purr for\u00a0my friends.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Receipts.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Evidence to prove someone is either lying.\u00a0Often\u00a0in the form of\u00a0screenshots, videos, or\u00a0images.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Savage.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A\u00a0cool person or someone overly direct or candid.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sketch.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A sketchy\u00a0or\u00a0ominous\u00a0situation, place, or person.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Skrrt<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0To\u00a0leave quickly\u00a0or get away from someone (the sound a car makes).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ship.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Short for relationship.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Simp.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Used to describe\u00a0a guy who is seen\u00a0as\u00a0being\u00a0too attentive and submissive to a girl.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sheesh.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term used to compliment\u00a0someone\u00a0when they look good or do something good.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suh.<\/span><\/b>\u202fA combination of \u201csup\u201d and \u201chuh\u201d used as a greeting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sus.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Short for suspect describing a situation,\u00a0a\u00a0person, or a claim.\u00a0<\/span>That\u00a0guy is sus. Let\u2019s\u00a0get out of here.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shawty.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>An attractive female. Sometimes a short,\u00a0attractive female.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sheee.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0An expression of disappointment, annoyance, or surprise.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Slaps.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term used when something is awesome.\u00a0The DJ slaps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Snatched.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Describing a person or a thing that looks great.\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019m jealous her\u00a0makeup is\u00a0so\u00a0snatched.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stan.<\/span><\/b>\u202fA combination of \u201cstalker\u201d and \u201cfan\u201d refers to an overly obsessed fan of a celebrity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Straight Fire or Fire.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Describes\u00a0something amazing.\u00a0<\/span>His new\u00a0truck\u00a0is straight fire.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thumpin\u2019.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Word to describe someone going very.\u00a0<\/span>I didn\u2019t even see him leave. He\u00a0was\u00a0thumpin\u2019.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaguebooking.\u202f<\/span><\/b>The act of posting vague Facebook or other social status updates for attention or as a cry for help.\u00a0<\/span>Wondering what the point of it all\u00a0is\u00a0anyway<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whip.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A word\u00a0that means car.\u00a0<\/span>Have you seen his new whip?<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wig.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0When\u00a0something has you so\u00a0excited,\u00a0your wig might\u00a0come\u00a0off;\u00a0mind-blowing.\u00a0<\/span>The new Adele song!! WIIIIGGG!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yeet.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Throwing something out of rage. Also used as an exclamation for being excited.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NGL.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Not\u00a0Gonna\u00a0Lie.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NMH.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Nodding My Head; an expression of agreement.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NSA.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0No Strings Attached.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HWU.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Hey, what\u2019s up?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IYKWIM.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>If You Know What I Mean.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RLY.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Really?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

OG.<\/span><\/b>Short for Original Gangster;a compliment for someone\u00a0who is\u00a0exceptional\u00a0or\u00a0authentic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ORLY.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Oh really?<\/span><\/p>\n

SMH.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Shaking My Head.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TFW.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0That Feeling When<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TT2T.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Too Tired to Talk.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>L<\/strong>. Short for loose or loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>V.<\/strong> Short for very.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>W.<\/strong> Short for win. <\/span>Their loss\u00a0is\u00a0our\u00a0w.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WYA.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Where\u00a0are\u00a0you at?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WYD.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0What\u00a0are\u00a0you doing?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

YK. <\/span><\/b>You\u2019re Kidding.<\/span><\/p>\n

YKTS.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0You Know\u00a0the Score.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

YKTV.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0You know the vibe.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(Potentially) Risky Terms & Acronyms<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Addy\/Study Buddy<\/span><\/b>. Terms used in place of the medication\u00a0Adderal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Break Green.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term that means to\u00a0share marijuana with others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crashy.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Combo of \u201ccrazy\u201d and \u201ctrashy.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Daddy.<\/span><\/b>\u202fAn attractive man, usually older, who conveys a sense of power and dominance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Faded\/Cooked<\/span><\/b>. Terms used to describe being\u00a0high\u00a0on drugs.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lit\/Turnt\u00a0Up.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0It can\u00a0mean party or get drunk.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MOS\/POS<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0Mom Over Shoulder; Parent Over Shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kush\/Flower\/Gas.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Terms\u00a0used in place of\u00a0marijuana.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Smash.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0To hook up for casual sex.\u00a0<\/span>Is he a smash or a pass?<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thirsty.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Adjective for a person desperate for attention or sex.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Xan\/Xans.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Terms short for Xanax, a sedative used to treat anxiety. Also called\u00a0xanny,\u202fbeans,\u00a0bars,\u202fand\u202ffootballs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ASL.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Age\/sex\/location.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CD9.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Can\u2019t talk parents are here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CU46.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0See You\u00a0For\u00a0Sex.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GALMA.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Go Away Leave Me Alone.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GOMB.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Get Off My Back.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GSW.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Get Some Weed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

LMIRL.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Let\u2019s meet in Real Life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

KMS\/KYS.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Kill myself, Kill Yourself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ONG.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0On\u00a0God;\u00a0a\u00a0term that implies a person is serious\u00a0enough to\u00a0swear \u201con god.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ONS.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>One Night Stand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spice or K2.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Code for\u00a0synthetic marijuana, which can be\u00a0more harmful than actual cannabis.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

URAL.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0You\u2019re A Loser.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WWTP.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Want to Trade Pics?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

X or E.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Letters that\u00a0stand for ecstasy, otherwise known as \u201cmolly\u201d or MDMA.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zaddy.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A well-dressed, attractive man of any age.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zerg.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A term\u00a0that\u00a0originated in the gaming community\u00a0for gamers using the many against one strategy to win a game.\u00a0A\u00a0Zerg\u00a0is a person who employs the same bullying tactics\u00a0in real life.\u00a0<\/span>Stay away from him. He\u2019s\u00a0such a\u00a0Zerg!\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Or<\/span>\u00a0Stay\u00a0off that site. There\u2019s\u00a0too much\u00a0zerging.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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