Here are the latest, most popular slang words and phrases used by teens. Use these to assist you with the understanding of what teens are saying nowadays. 

Bruh- (noun) Expresses disbelief in a situation.

Example: “Bruh, are you kidding me!?”

Dawg- (noun) Another word for a close friend.

Example: “What’s up dawg?”

Glow up- (verb) Used to show a positive emotional or physical transformation. 

Example: “This summer I had a major glow-up.” 

ONG (On God)- (adverb) Used to say someone isn’t lying. 

Example: “Are you telling the truth right now?… ONG, I am.”

Cap- (verb) Used to indicate that someone’s lying.

Example: “Stop the cap right now.” 

Drip- (noun) Defines someone having a sense of fashion in clothing. 

Example: “Have you seen her drip?”

Smack- (verb) Indicates that something is really good.

Example: “This drink smacks so hard.”

Standin’ on business- (verb) Used to say you’re doing what you got to do, as in keeping up with your obligations.

Example: “I just finished my project… You standin’ on business FR.” 

Banger- (noun) It describes something as being great and cool.

Example: “The new FNAF movie was a banger!”

Caught in 4k- (phrase) Indicates someone was caught doing something they weren’t supposed to.

Example: “The teacher saw him using his phone to look up answers. Bro got caught in 4k.” 

FR (For Real)– (adjective) Used to agree with something.

Example: “He is acting so crazy! For real.” 

Karen- (adjective) Used to compare an individual to a strict old male or female.

Example: “Let me speak to your manager, I’m going to complain about this order.”

“Ugh, stop being such a Karen.”

Valid- (adjective)  It means someone or something is exceptional. 

Example: “Did you hear about Drake’s new album?… Yeah, it’s valid.”

Salty- (adjective) Used to refer to someone who is upset. 

Example: “Stop being so salty right now.”

Slept on– (verb) Used to indicate that something that is underrated.

Example: “We’re low-key slept on.”

Turnt- (adjective) Similar context as “lit.” 

Example: Are you going to this week’s party?… Yes, we’re gonna get turnt.” 

Throwing shade– (verb) To put down, insult.

Example: “Did you hear the shade she was throwing at her?”