A recent study by Preply, an online language learning platform, found that parents are making a valiant effort to decipher your cryptic slang.
The survey revealed that 60% of parents are actively trying to understand your cool lingo, even resorting to Google as their personal slang decoder ring. While only 2% mastered the entire slang dictionary, they’re getting closer with each “bet” and “yeet” they hear.
Among the most popular slang words among teens, “sus” reigned supreme, dethroning “lit” and “low-key” as the new king of cool. But fear not, linguistically challenged teens.
Here are the top 12 slang words of 2023 and their meaning:
- Bet: “An expression that means ‘I agree’, ‘good news.’”
- Yeet: “To violently throw an object that you deem to be worthless, inferior or just plain garbage.”
- Salty: ”When you are upset over something little.”
- Cap: “Another word for lying. It can be used like no cap or you can say stop capping.”
- Extra: “Being over the top, excessive, dramatic behavior.”
- Bussin’: – “What you would say if something was really good.”
- Bougie: Short for bourgeois, “used to describe someone as high class, literally or figuratively.”
- Sheesh: “An expression when you’re impressed or amazed by something.”
- Drip: ”When something is very cool. Can be used to describe an outfit/accessory, person, song, etc.
- Oof: “Can be used to express discomfort, stress, or sadness.
- Finna: “Abbreviation of ‘fixing to’. Normally means ‘going to’.
- Mid: “Used to insult or degrade something or an opposing opinion, labeling it as average or poor quality.”
Slang is a fickle beast, constantly evolving and leaving even the most dedicated parents scratching their heads. So, keep innovating your vocabulary, and who knows, maybe you’ll teach your parents a thing or two!
