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.
Aura – (Adj.) Can be used to describe how “cool” someone is. Usually used to describe the confidence level and effortlessness of a magnetic presence.
In sports entertainment, it is known that an athlete has aura when they maintain a good record.
Beta – (N.) Someone perceived as “weak” or unimportant.
They’re such a beta, always left out of the group.
Brain Rot – (N. & Adj.) Known as a low quality and meaningless online trend that individuals have come to love. Can also be used to describe someone who is “chronically online” and watches short-filmed videos with absolutely no point to it.
My friends keep on using brain rot terms whenever they speak.
Chat – (N.) Refers to a group of people.
Chat, where are we going now?
Chopped – (Adj.) Something that is ugly or undesirable in every aspect. Typically in terms of one’s appearance.
I’m not going to lie, I don’t know how that person can have such high standards when they’re chopped.
Cooked – (V.) This can refer to either being in a lot of trouble or completely burnt out.
I didn’t have time to study for this upcoming test, I’m cooked.
Dap – (V.) A greeting with someone, gesture. Typically used in a phrase “dap someone up”.
Hey, it’s nice to see you. Dap me up.
Delulu – (Adj.) Shortened for the word “delusional”. Describes a person who is focused on an unrealistic reality that will likely not come true.
That girl seriously thinks she can date Dylan O’Brien? She’s so delulu.
Hype – (Adj.) Feelings of excitement, something is really good.
I’m so hype for prom this weekend, it’s going to be so fun!
Ick – (V.) Feelings of disgust towards someone or something.
The way that person was acting just gave me the ick.
Locked In – (V.) Being completely focused on a task, in the zone.
I’m so locked in right now, I’ve done almost all of my missing assignments.
Mid – (Adj.) Average or not great, used to describe something or someone else.
I’m not going to lie, if you saw that guy’s outfit, it was really mid.
Mog – (V.) To one-up someone, whether that be based on appearance or through actions.
He’s been mogging everyone at the gym lately with his lifting ability.
Ops – (N.) Short for opponents, someone you are in conflict with or against.
My friend just got snitched on for something she didn’t even do, the ops are out to get her.
Rizz – (V.) Means charisma, someone’s ability to charm someone or attract others.
My friend saw a girl he thought was pretty so he rizzed her up, in hopes for her phone number.
Sigma – (N.) Someone who is considered to be cool or confident, not aligning with normal societal standards.
That guy over there is so successful in his career, he’s so sigma.
Unc – (N.) Short for uncle, implying that someone is getting old or acting older than their current age.
The stairs were hard for him to walk up, he’s officially reached unc status.
