💬 What slang do you need to know to stay hip? 😎
What was your favorite slang word when you were in high school? I loved "awesome" and my brother, who spent some time in Boston, used to say everything was "wicked good".
Are you keeping up with what teens and tweens are saying these day? Brought to you by the Boston Globe - here are a few of the latest!
Sadly missing from this list is "cap" and "no cap", my 15 year old's favorites. ("Cap" means you're lying and "no cap" means "you're telling the truth.)
Understanding what's being said is important, whether it's in face-to-face conversation or online chats. You need to know the slang, emojis and hashtags that your kids are using.
The slang examples above are light-hearted but there are darker slang words to watch out for - for example, KMS or KYS (kill myself or kill yourself) can be meant as a joke or can be something you need to take seriously.
What are you hearing at your house or school?
I highkey hope you have a great weekend! 😂😂😂
Lisa Honold is a cyber safety educator working to keep kids safe and healthy, online and offline. As founder and director of the Center for Online Safety, Lisa is a national public speaker on digital wellness, cyber safety, intentional screens and peaceful parenting.
Recent appearances: KING5 News, KOAT News & The Action Network Live
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