Teenagers are known for creating and using their own slang words and phrases. Here are some popular ones you might be using:
1. Slay - To excel at something or to look great.
"You slayed that presentation!"
2. Lit - Exciting or excellent.
"That party was lit!"
3. Fam - Close friends, like family.
"What's up, fam?"
4. Salty - Being bitter or upset.
"Why are you so salty today?"
5. Ghosting - Suddenly ignoring someone, especially in dating.
"He just ghosted me after our date."
6. Flex - To show off.
"Stop flexing your new phone."
7. GOAT - Greatest Of All Time.
"Michael Jordan is the GOAT."
8. Mood - A relatable feeling or situation.
"Eating pizza in bed is a whole mood."
9. Tea - Gossip or personal information.
"Spill the tea on what happened at the party."
10. Shook - Shocked or surprised.
"I was shook when I heard the news."
11. Stan - A combination of "stalker" and "fan," meaning an overly enthusiastic fan.
"I totally stan this band."
12. Yeet - To throw something with force or excitement; also used as an exclamation.
"He yeeted the ball across the field."
13. Bop - A really good song.
"This song is such a bop!"
14. Cap/No Cap - "Cap" means a lie; "No cap" means no lie or for real.
"That story is all cap."
"I aced the test, no cap."
15. Low-key/High-key - "Low-key" means slightly or secretly; "High-key" means very or openly.
"I'm low-key excited for the trip."
"I'm high-key stressed about exams."
16. Snatched - Looking good, usually referring to someone's appearance.
"Her outfit is snatched."
17. Simp - Someone who does too much for someone they like.
"He's such a simp for buying her all those gifts."
18. VSCO girl - A stereotype of a teenager who wears certain brands and uses specific products, often associated with environmentalism.
"Look at all those scrunchies, she's such a VSCO girl."
19. Big yikes - A strong feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness.
"I spilled coffee on my boss, big yikes."
20. Bruh - A casual greeting or expression of disbelief.
"Bruh, are you serious?"
Slang evolves quickly, so these words and phrases might change or new ones might emerge over time. If you have some new slang words to share, feel free to write them in the comment box below.
Eliza Douglas
