What is an Eshay and 85 More Popular Teen Slangs Explained

If you’re like me, then you’ve been completely confused by the newest teen slang language that’s been popping up all over social media. It seems like every day there’s a new word or phrase that I have no idea how to interpret.

So today, I’m going to try to demystify some of the most commonly used words and phrases so that we can all be in on the joke.

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Did we just catch you shaking your head and wondering what on earth this new language is that your teenager speaks with his mates, are they even speaking in English?

Well of course they are speaking English, but their language just seems to be so different, they make up the weirdest words and don’t even get me started on the meaning behind half of them.

But grab a cuppa and let me try to help you decode what your teenager is trying to say and what they actually mean.

Common teen slang words you might hear…

General

Teen slang has been around for as long as people have been speaking. It’s a way to shortcut words and expressions, and it can vary depending on where you live.

If you’re not familiar with the latest teen slang words, you might feel like you’re out of touch! But don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the most common general slangs used by teens today.

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Ate

Show admiration or praise for someone who has done a great job at something. This is more of a TikTok or Instagram used slang. Also, a post of 8, 4 + 4, 2 +6 etc … to the equation of 8 means the same thing.

AMO

Ask me out

Basic

Boring, average, or unoriginal

Bet

In positive response to a statement it means “for sure”

Big brain

said when someone is trying to sound really smart

Body Count

The number of people you have slept with

Cap

Fake or a lie

Cheugy

Someone who is out of date/ out of fashion

Crashy

Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck

Crunk

Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and drunk

Curve

To reject someone romantically (related to “ghosting”)

Dank

High quality

Dope

Cool or awesome

Eets

Sweet

Fax, no printer

means “true fact”

Flex

To show off or boast about something

Glow up

Refers to a transformation in someone’s appearance, style, or overall vibe, usually for the better.

GOAT

“Greatest of All Time”

For example: Thanks for the concert tix! You’re the GOAT, mum!

PS. tix means tickets, icydk

GRWM

Get ready with me

Gucci

Good, cool, or going well

GYAT

‘Girl Your A** Thicc’

Hangry

Hungry and angry

Hundo

100%

IMO

In my opinion

It’s Giving

Used to describe something or someone’s look

IYKYK

If you know you know

Lit

Amazing, cool, or exciting

No cap

Totally true or no lie

OMG

An abbreviation for “Oh my gosh” or “Oh my God”

Periodt

End of statement emphasiser.

For example: “That bracelet is so gorg!! periodt.”

Poggers

excitement or describing something that’s cool or awesome”?like “oh wow that’s poggers!”

Rent Free

Constantly thinking about something

Rizz

Having charm (Charisma)

Salty

Bitter, angry, agitated

Shook

To be incredibly shocked or shaken up

Sic/Sick

Cool or sweet

For example: Your shoes are straight-up sick! Where’d you get them?

Skibidi

A nonsense slang term that has no set meaning and can refer to something good, cool, bad or evil.

Snatched

Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new “on fleek”

Snacc

Extremely attractive person

Sweat or Sweaty

Something or someone that’s cool or great

Fire

Hot, trendy, amazing, or on point (formerly “straight fire”)

Requestion

Request and a question, or to question again

Ship

You might “ship” two people together, as in they should be a couple; derived from relationship

Skurt

To go away or leave

Tope

Tight and dope

TBH

To be honest

Tea

Gossip, situation, story, or news

Thirsty

Trying to get attention

Throw shade

To give someone a dirty look

YOLO

“You Only Live Once” (often used ironically)

YAAAS

overwhelming or excited way to say “YES”.

Yeet

cool or to throw something

Yessir

means ok sure

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People

Have you ever wondered what all the teen slang language are that people use to talk about each other? Well, wonder no more! In this blog post, I’ll list some of the most common ones and explain what they mean. So whether you’re a teenager yourself or just want to know more about what your kids are talking about, read on for enlightenment! 🙂

Bae

“Before anyone else,” babe, or baby is used to describe a boyfriend, girlfriend, or good friend

BF/GF

Boyfriend or girlfriend (used when texting, not in conversation)

BFF

“Best friends forever”

Bruh, Bruv

Brother, bro or dude

Emo

Someone who is emotional or a drama queen

Eshay

a white skinny male who likes to think they are “Gangster”.

Fam

Group of friends or family

A Karen

A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry.

Noob/n00b

A person who doesn’t know what they’re doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a newbie

Squad

Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically

Sus

Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted

THICC

describe people having bigger body parts that are bigger than usual.

THOT

That hoe over there

Tight

In a close relationship or friendship

Tool

Teen slang for Someone who is stupid, obnoxious, rude, and/or embarrasses themselves, often a jock type

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Parties, Drugs, and Sex

Below is a list of some slang words you really do need to be aware of:

As a parent, it’s important to be aware of the teen slang words and phrases used to talk about parties, drugs, and sex. While some of these terms may seem harmless, they can actually be quite dangerous. For example, “party hard” can mean that teenagers are using drugs and alcohol at a party, while “hooking up” typically refers to casual sex.

It’s important to talk to your teenager about these terms and make sure they understand the risks involved in engaging in these activities. By doing so, you can help keep your teenager safe and healthy.

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53X

Sex

CU46

See you for sex

Dayger

Party during the day

Function/Func

Party

Get Lit

party hard

Kick back

Small party

Molly

Teen slang fo ecstasy (MDMA), a dangerous party drug

Netflix and Chill

Used as a front for inviting someone over to make out

Rager

Big party

Smash

To have casual sex

Sloshed

To be drunk

The plug

Teen slang for someone that supplies alcohol/drugs

Throw down

To throw a party

Turnt

To be high or drunk (formerly “turnt up”)

X

Ecstasy

WTTP

Teen slang for want to trade photos?

LMIRL

Let’s meet in real life

So next time you’re chatting with your teenager why not toss in a bit of their own lingo and watch their reaction to see how crazy it sounds.

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With all of the new teen slang words are using these days, it can be hard to keep up. So what do yeet, hundo, bruv and eshay mean? And more importantly, is your teen using them correctly? This blog post answered those questions and more!