The full slang, acronym & emoji dictionary.

❄️

Emoji

Snow, winter or cold; sometimes an insult implying oversensitivity.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🌈

Emoji

A rainbow, hope or LGBTQ+ pride.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🌽

Emoji

Corn or food; sometimes used for the sound-alike “porn”.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🍃

Emoji

Leaves, nature or a breeze; sometimes a cannabis reference.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🍄

Emoji

A mushroom, nature or food; sometimes a reference to psychedelic mushrooms.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🍆

Emoji

An aubergine; also used as a sexual reference to a penis.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🍑

Emoji

A peach; also used to refer to a bottom.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🍒

Emoji

Cherries; can have sexual or body-related meanings in context.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🐐

Emoji

A goat; also praise meaning “greatest of all time”.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

👀

Emoji

Looking, curiosity or attention; sometimes a suggestive reaction.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

👅

Emoji

A tongue, tasting or playfulness; can also be suggestive.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

💀

Emoji

A skull or death imagery; often a reaction meaning “that is very funny”.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

💊

Emoji

Medicine or a pill; can also refer to non-medical drug use.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

💦

Emoji

Water, sweat or splashing; can also be sexual innuendo.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🔌

Emoji

Electricity or charging; figuratively a connection or supplier.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🔥

Emoji

Fire or heat; also approval of something impressive.

A possible reading, not a judgement of the sender’s wellbeing.

🖤

Emoji

Affection, a dark aesthetic, dark humour or sorrow.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🤡

Emoji

A clown; can mean foolish behaviour, self-mockery or an insult.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🥀

Emoji

A wilted flower; can express sadness, disappointment or ironic heartbreak.

A possible reading, not a judgement of the sender’s wellbeing.

🥲

Emoji

Mixed feelings, gratitude, relief or smiling through sadness.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🥵

Emoji

Heat, discomfort or feeling overwhelmed; sometimes attraction.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🥶

Emoji

Cold or freezing; sometimes a reaction to something impressive or harsh.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🦋

Emoji

A butterfly, beauty or happiness.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🧢

Emoji

A cap; also used for “cap”, meaning a lie.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🫠

Emoji

Heat, embarrassment, overwhelm or a feeling of melting away.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🫩

Emoji

Tiredness or exhaustion.

A possible reading, not a judgement of the sender’s wellbeing.

🫶

Emoji

Heart hands expressing love, appreciation or support.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

😈

Emoji

Mischief or playful naughtiness; sometimes flirtation.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

😭

Emoji

Strong emotion: laughter, joy, frustration, sadness or distress.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

🚩

Emoji

A flag; figuratively a warning sign or concern.

The surrounding message and the sender’s explanation matter. This symbol alone does not establish intent or risk.

Context-dependent: ordinary and figurative meanings can overlap.

143

Number

‘I love you’ — letter count.

Established numeric shorthand, or simply a number; not necessarily a romantic message.

1437

Number

Sometimes interpreted as “I love you forever” from letter counts; not independently corroborated in this review.

Ask what the sender meant; it may simply be a number.

The letter-count interpretation is plausible, but an individual reliable source was not established in this review. Do not assume it is a hidden message.

Individual source verification pending.

182

Number

‘I hate you’.

Documented numeric shorthand, or simply a number. Context determines whether it is an insult.

212

Number

May be a reference to the Azealia Banks song or simply a number.

A fixed slang meaning was not established in this review.

Uncertain meaning — not used in automatic matching.

Individual source verification pending.

41

Number

A largely nonsensical meme interjection; can also simply be a number.

Meaning and tone depend on the conversation; documented usage does not mean every teen uses it.

420

Number

Can refer to cannabis; it may also simply be a number.

If it shows up with 🍃 or transaction talk, worth a calm conversation.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

53X

Number

An older coded spelling of “sex”; it can also mean “53 times” in an ordinary numerical context.

Documented older internet shorthand, not evidence of a current trend or intent to bypass filters.

67

Number

“Six seven”: a playful meme response without one fixed meaning; sometimes used for “so-so”.

May also simply be a number. A match cannot tell whether someone is referencing the meme.

“What time is it?” — “67.”

AF

Acronym

‘As f***’ — used to emphasise.

Very common. Usually harmless.

“That’s cool af.”

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

AFK

Acronym

Away from keyboard.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

Aight

Slang

Okay / alright.

Casual agreement.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Alpha

Slang

Someone seen as dominant or powerful in social settings.

Often ironic. Linked to ‘manosphere’ content when used seriously by boys.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Ate

Slang

Did something really well.

Compliment, especially about outfits or performances.

“She ate that performance.”

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Aura

Slang

Your social vibe. You gain or lose ‘aura points’ for cool or cringe behaviour.

Playful self-rating. Watch for it being used to mock peers.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Aura farming

Slang

Deliberately acting cool or confident to cultivate an impressive image.

Meaning and tone depend on the conversation; documented usage does not mean every teen uses it.

Bae

Slang

An affectionate name for a partner or someone you love.

An affectionate nickname, related to baby or babe.

Banger

Slang

An amazing song or thing.

Positive.

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Based

Slang

Approval of an opinion or someone acting confidently and unapologetically.

Approval does not establish that an opinion is factual. Can be sincere or ironic.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

Basic

Slang

Unoriginal, mainstream.

Mild put-down.

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Bed rotting

Slang

Spending a long time awake in bed, often resting or using devices.

Often a joke, but can flag low mood or burnout.

The phrase alone does not establish depression, laziness or avoidance. Ask how the person feels.

Beef

Slang

A feud or argument.

Friendship drama. Escalates online quickly.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Beg / Beggy

Slang

Someone who tries too hard for attention or approval.

Used as an insult in UK schools.

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Beige flag

Slang

A neutral quirk in a partner — neither red nor green.

Harmless TikTok trend.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Bet

Slang

‘Okay’ or ‘let’s do it’.

Casual agreement.

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BFFR

Acronym

‘Be f***ing for real’ — call for honesty.

Used playfully between friends.

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Big yikes

Slang

Extremely embarrassing.

Reaction phrase.

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Bop

Slang

A great song. Can also be a sexist put-down for a girl — context-dependent.

Watch for the second meaning in mixed group chats.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

Bounce

Slang

To leave.

Casual.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Brain rot

Slang

Trivial or repetitive online content, a fixation on it, or the feeling that too much of it has dulled your thinking.

An informal expression, not a medical diagnosis.

Brat

Slang

Messy, confident, self-expressive (after Charli XCX’s album).

Can refer to the Charli XCX aesthetic or retain its ordinary meaning of badly behaved. Not every use is a compliment.

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BRB

Acronym

Be right back.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

Brokie

Slang

Someone with no money.

Light teasing.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Bruh

Slang

‘Dude’ / exasperation.

Very common.

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BTW

Acronym

By the way.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

Bussin’

Slang

Delicious — usually food.

Positive.

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Canon event

Slang

A defining, unavoidable life moment (from Spider-Verse).

Often used to justify bad decisions.

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Cap / No cap

Slang

‘Cap’ = a lie; ‘no cap’ = no lie.

Very common.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Caught in 4K

Slang

Exposed or caught doing something; a video is not required.

Calling someone out.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

CD9

Acronym

‘Code 9’ — parent nearby, change the subject.

Documented shorthand for a parent being nearby. Its presence does not explain why someone wants privacy.

Cheugy

Slang

Outdated or trying too hard.

Mild insult, often aimed at millennials.

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Chuzz

Slang

Derogatory term for an ‘unattractive girl’ — from ‘chopped huzz’.

Sexist insult, often in comment sections. Worth talking about.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Clapped

Slang

Ugly or worn out (UK).

Often a personal insult.

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Clown

Slang

Someone foolish, or self-deprecation for being naive.

Light. Watch for repeated targeting of one person.

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Cooked

Slang

Doomed, in trouble.

Often about exams.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Cope

Slang

‘Deal with it’ — dismissive end to an argument.

Mildly aggressive.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Crash out

Slang

Lose your temper or act recklessly; can also mean fall asleep.

Meaning and tone depend on the conversation; documented usage does not mean every teen uses it.

Cringe

Slang

Embarrassing.

Ubiquitous.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Cursed

Slang

Off-putting, creepy in a funny way.

Reaction word.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Curve

Slang

To reject someone romantically.

Common in dating talk.

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Dank

Slang

Cool / niche (usually memes).

Harmless.

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Dead / I’m dead

Slang

Laughing extremely hard.

Can be a laughing reaction, but “dead” also has its ordinary meaning. Do not dismiss a literal statement of harm.

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Deadass

Slang

‘I’m serious’.

Emphatic.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Deets

Slang

Details.

Casual.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Delulu

Slang

Delusional — usually about a crush or fan obsession.

Almost always playful.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Demure

Slang

Modest, mindful (ironic TikTok trend).

Harmless meme.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

DM

Acronym

Direct message.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

Do it for the plot

Slang

Make a risky choice for a good story.

Can encourage genuinely risky behaviour.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Down bad

Slang

Desperately into someone.

Romantic. Self-deprecating.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Drip

Slang

Stylish outfit.

Compliment.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Dub / W

Slang

A win.

Positive.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Dusty

Slang

Unkempt, low-status (insult).

Personal put-down.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Eepy

Slang

Sleepy / cute.

Harmless.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Extra

Slang

Over the top / dramatic.

Mild critique.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Feral

Slang

Acting wildly or with little restraint; can be playful or critical.

Self-deprecating humour.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Finsta

Slang

‘Fake Instagram’ — a private secondary account for close friends.

A second account is not by itself evidence of harmful behaviour. Discuss privacy and who can contact them.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

Fire

Slang

Excellent.

Positive.

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Fit / Fit check

Slang

Fit can mean an outfit, physically healthy, or attractive (UK). A fit check shows an outfit.

Read the surrounding words to choose the meaning.

Flex

Slang

To brag.

Common.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

FR

Acronym

‘For real’ — agreement.

Very common.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

FYP

Acronym

‘For You Page’ — TikTok’s algorithmic feed.

What the algorithm shows them shapes mood and worldview.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

GG

Acronym

Good game.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

Ghosted

Slang

Cut off without explanation.

Common in dating and friendships.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Glazing

Slang

Praising someone excessively; often a criticism of flattery.

Casual put-down.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Glow up

Slang

Positive transformation in looks/confidence.

Compliment. Can fuel appearance pressure.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

GOAT / GOATest

Acronym

Greatest Of All Time.

High praise.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Goblin mode

Slang

Unapologetically indulging your habits without trying to look polished or meet social expectations.

Often a humorous description of letting things slide; sometimes used more broadly for wild behaviour.

Grind

Slang

Working hard.

Hustle talk.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Gyatt

Slang

Exclamation reacting to a curvy figure.

Often boys-side language; can be sexualised. Worth a conversation about respect.

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Hits different

Slang

Feels uniquely good.

Positive.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Hop off

Slang

‘Get off my back / log off’.

Dismissive.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Huzz

Slang

Disrespectful term for girls — internet variant of ‘hoes’.

Can be demeaning when used about girls or women. Discuss respectful language without assuming who uses it.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Hype

Slang

Excitement / popularity.

Common.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Ick

Slang

Sudden turn-off — usually a tiny thing a crush did.

Lighthearted.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

IKR

Acronym

I know, right?

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

ILY

Acronym

I love you.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

IRL

Acronym

In Real Life.

Used to contrast with online life.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

It’s giving

Slang

It has the look, energy or impression of something; can also be praise on its own.

Meaning and tone depend on the conversation; documented usage does not mean every teen uses it.

IYKYK

Acronym

‘If you know, you know’ — in-joke.

Often harmless. Can signal an exclusionary group chat.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Jarring

Slang

Annoying / cringey (UK).

Mild insult.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Karen

Slang

Entitled, rude (often middle-aged) woman trope.

Used about parents and teachers.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

KMS / KYS

Acronym

‘Kill myself’ / ‘kill yourself’ — used as hyperbole, also as serious bullying.

Never assume it’s a joke. Open a calm conversation.

L / Take the L

Slang

Loss / accepting defeat.

Gaming origin.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Lit

Slang

Exciting or cool.

Positive.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

LMAO

Acronym

‘Laughing my ass off’.

Standard reaction.

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LMK

Acronym

Let me know.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

Locked in

Slang

Focused, in the zone.

Positive.

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LOL

Acronym

Laugh out loud.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

LOML

Acronym

“Love of my life”, used romantically or affectionately for a friend.

Affectionate.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Lore

Slang

Backstory about a person or fandom.

Often gossip.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Lowkenuinely

Slang

A blend of lowkey and genuinely: expressing something sincerely but casually.

Meaning and tone depend on the conversation; documented usage does not mean every teen uses it.

Lowkey / Highkey

Slang

Lowkey: quietly, somewhat or without making a fuss. Highkey: openly or strongly.

Very common.

Main character

Slang

Living life like you’re the star of the show.

Can be a serious or playful way of treating life as a story with yourself at the centre.

Core meaning checked on 21 September 2026; not a measure of current popularity.

Mango mustard

Slang

An absurd meme phrase; no reliable fixed translation established in this review.

An intentionally absurd phrase. Ask what it means in this particular joke rather than treating it as a code.

Uncertain meaning — not used in automatic matching.

Individual source verification pending.

Mid

Slang

Mediocre.

Mild put-down. Watch for it being aimed at looks.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Mogging

Slang

Showing off looks to feel superior.

Linked to ‘looksmaxxing’ communities — worth a conversation.

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Mood

Slang

‘I relate’.

Common reaction.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Mute

Slang

Silently ignore someone on a platform.

Common.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Neek

Slang

UK insult mixing nerd + geek.

Mild bullying.

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NGL

Acronym

‘Not gonna lie’.

Honesty marker.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Normie

Slang

Someone outside internet culture.

Mild.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

NPC

Slang

‘Non-player character’ — someone seen as bland or robotic.

Common insult about peers.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Ohio

Slang

Synonym for strange or cringey.

Meme word.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

OMG

Acronym

Oh my God or gosh.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

OMW

Acronym

On my way.

Established text shorthand; tone depends on the conversation.

OOMF

Acronym

‘One of my followers / friends’.

Vague reference, often subtweeting.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

OP

Acronym

‘Overpowered’ — too good. Also ‘original poster’.

Context-dependent.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

Opp / Opps

Slang

An opponent, rival or enemy.

May be joking or hostile. The term alone is not evidence of gang involvement.

Outta pocket

Slang

Out of line / controversial.

Reaction phrase.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Periodt

Slang

Emphasis — ‘end of story’.

Empowering.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Pookie

Slang

Term of endearment.

Friends or partner.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

POS

Acronym

Can mean “piece of shit” (an insult), “parent over shoulder”, or “point of sale”.

These meanings differ substantially. Ask what the person meant rather than assuming secrecy.

POV

Acronym

‘Point of view’ — TikTok framing.

Common.

Core slang sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples are illustrative; meaning depends on context.

Pushing P

Slang

Doing things the right way / showing class.

Hip-hop origin.

Core sense checked against the linked reference on 21 September 2026. Examples and context are illustrative, not evidence about a particular child.

Ratio

Slang

An unfavourable balance of replies and likes, or a challenge to get more engagement than another post.

Often used to signal disagreement; counts alone do not establish what everyone thinks.

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Real

Slang

‘True / I agree’.

Common.

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Rent free

Slang

Something stuck in your head.

Harmless.

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Rizz

Slang

Charisma / flirting skill.

A compliment about charm; not specific to one gender.

Roadman

Slang

UK streetwear / urban persona.

Style identity. Sometimes linked to drill culture.

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Salty

Slang

Bitter / resentful.

Common.

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Serving

Slang

Looking amazing.

Compliment.

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Sheesh

Slang

Exclamation of awe.

Reaction.

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Ship

Slang

Want two people to be a couple.

Fandom and friend talk.

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Side eye

Slang

A judgemental look.

Common.

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Sigma

Slang

Lone-wolf, ‘main character’ male energy.

Often ironic, but rooted in ‘manosphere’ ideas about masculinity.

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Simp

Slang

Overly devoted to someone (usually romantic).

Common insult. Can carry misogynistic undertones.

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Situationship

Slang

Undefined romantic relationship.

Real teen experience worth discussing.

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Skibidi

Slang

Nonsense meme word — can mean ‘cool’ or ‘bad’.

Pure Gen-Alpha humour.

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Slay

Slang

Performed brilliantly.

Compliment.

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Sliding into DMs

Slang

Starting a private-message conversation, sometimes to flirt.

The phrase alone does not establish the sender’s intentions.

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Smol

Slang

Cute / tiny.

Harmless.

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Smurfing

Slang

A skilled player using an account or manipulating matchmaking to play below their true skill level.

A fair-play issue. It does not specifically mean an adult targeting children.

Snaked

Slang

May mean betrayed or treated disloyally; the exact slang use needs context.

Friendship drama.

The source supports “snake” for a treacherous person, not every use of “snaked”. This inferred slang interpretation is excluded from automatic matching.

Snatched

Slang

Toned / styled to perfection.

Compliment about appearance — can fuel body pressure.

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Social battery

Slang

Energy for social situations.

Self-aware mental health language.

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Stan

Slang

Obsessed fan.

Fandom term. Can tip into unhealthy parasocial behaviour.

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Sus

Slang

Suspicious.

Popularised further by Among Us, but the abbreviation predates the game.

TBH

Acronym

‘To be honest’.

Common.

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Tea

Slang

Gossip.

‘Spill the tea’.

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Thirsty / Thirst trap

Slang

Desperate for attention; sexy post designed to get reactions.

Image-pressure language. Worth talking about audience and consent.

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Throw shade

Slang

Passive-aggressive comments.

Drama signal.

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Trad / Tradwife

Slang

Trad means traditional. Tradwife refers to a woman embracing traditional homemaking and gender roles.

Can describe an aesthetic or ideology. Discuss the specific beliefs expressed rather than inferring them from the label.

Unalive

Slang

‘Kill’ — used to dodge platform moderation.

Common in mental-health and dark-humour content. Take seriously if used about self.

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Unc

Slang

Short for uncle; teasing someone for seeming older or out of touch.

Meaning and tone depend on the conversation; documented usage does not mean every teen uses it.

Valid

Slang

Acceptable / true.

Affirming.

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Vent account

Slang

Anonymous account for sharing low feelings.

Can be supportive — can also reinforce distress. Worth knowing it exists.

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Vibe / Vibe check

Slang

Mood; assessing someone’s mood.

Casual.

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W

Slang

A win.

Positive.

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Womp womp

Slang

Mock-sympathy sound — ‘too bad’.

Dismissive.

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WTF

Acronym

‘What the f***’ — shock.

Common.

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WYA / WYD

Acronym

‘Where you at’ / ‘what you doing’.

Casual check-in.

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X-rated

Slang

Sexually explicit content.

If paired with DMs or photo-sharing talk, take seriously.

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Yap / Yapper

Slang

Someone who talks a lot.

Casual.

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Yas

Slang

Enthusiastic yes.

Common.

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Yeet

Slang

Throw with force; general exclamation.

Older but still used.

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YOLO

Acronym

‘You only live once’.

Used to justify risky behaviour.

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Zesty

Slang

Lively or energetic; also used as a mocking label based on stereotypes about sexuality or femininity.

Ask how it was used. Address targeted insults without guessing anyone’s sexuality.

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