Decoding Teen Slang:
15 Commonly Used Terms

K ids these days can be confusing, right? They either attach new meaning to already existing words or invent new words altogether, and it’s getting harder to keep up with them. Remember when all we had to remember were the meanings of “BRB”, “IDK”, and “LOL”?

The fast-paced digital landscape is a major contributor to the ever-changing and colorful vocabulary of our teenagers. And as it is with anything that originates on the internet, we can’t help but question its influence. How is “slay” used in a positive way? Is “lit” a dangerous term?

Worry no more! We have come up with a list of 15 commonly used terms by teens to help you understand and assess them better.