Slangs evolve rapidly; every day on social media, you will find some new teen slang coming up and people using it. The evolution happens swiftly in the teen culture, where apps, social media, music and other trending things constantly bring out new words. 

The good news for you is that you do not need to worry anymore about teen slang, as in this blog, we will cover some popular slang for you, along with what they mean. You definitely do not need to master every phrase; however, being familiar with them doesn’t hurt. 

Funny, Harmless and Silly Teen Slang

Teens mostly use slang words for fun; they use these words to express themselves creatively and freshly. Let’s check out some examples: 

• Adulting - To do things that an actual adult does 

• Bestie - Bestie is used as a short cut for best friend 

• BB- BB is a synonym usually used for ‘Baby’ or ‘Babe’

• Aesthetic - Aesthetics does not have a specific meaning, but it is used as a synonym for ‘vibe’

• Bop - Bop is used for a very good song 

• Bruh - Bruh is a modern version of Bro or Brother 

• Delulu - It is used for someone who is unaware of reality, another name for Delusion or Delusional 

• Fire- Something which is really awesome and cool 

• Glow-up - It is used for someone who has gotten prettier or attractive in a short period of time 

• Hoco - A shorter version of Homecoming 

• IRL - A short form for In Real Life 

• Highkey - Something very definite or obvious 

• Lowkey - Something more subtle and quieter 

• Lewk - It is a modern way to describe someone’s look, someone’s physical appearance and physical traits

• Rent Free - When someone takes up your mind and thoughts all the time 

• Ship/ Shipping  - It is used in a relationship context when two people are seen as a couple, even when they are not really a couple 

• Vibe Check - To check if someone matches your aura or if you like someone or not 

• Wild - It is used for something shocking or adventurous 

• Woke - Someone with a high level of awareness of current events 

These are some of the most popular and quite fun slang words that are popular among teens nowadays. They help the kids bond over the same emotions, creativity, and share what they feel with each other. By knowing these words, you can vibe a little more with the younger generation and be on the same page as them. 

Conclusion

Teen lingo is ever changing, influenced by the internet culture, fads and the manner in which the youths talk in this age. Although it might sound puzzling at first, being able to comprehend such phrases can aid the generation gap between generations and make such communication healthier and more open. Parents, teachers and any other person dealing with teenagers are able to navigate through the contemporary language with ease by remaining curious and informed. Keep in mind that slang is not only about words but also about the way that teenagers speak, communicate, and reveal the surrounding reality.