By Jackie Baucom. What does a brief history of communication teach us about all the weird slang our kids use today? Updated — Originally published January 17, Giving off major BDE. The lingo our kids use every day may be incomprehensible to us, but these words actually have meaning — some we may know, and some we can understand from the context of the conversation.
A number of these slang terms were created by past generations, while other are new terms that parents can be pretty clueless about. Some of these words are made up, shortened, or said as acronyms. Some slang terms are everyday words but hold different meanings. Many new terms stem organically from the online platforms kids commonly use to communicate today which underscores the need for safe tech , especially when it comes to messaging.
This list is not comprehensive but our team will add more words as we collect them and slang trends emerge. I had the time of my life at the concert. It was lit AF! And I oop — Used to express surprise, shock, or realization, often in response to something unexpected or amusing.
She accidentally knocked over her cup, and I oop , there it goes all over the floor. She ate and left no crumbs! It became popular in soccer and basketball communities on Twitter in so it is often used to compliment athletes. Bandwagon — Someone who takes an interest in something just to fit in with the crowd. Basic — Someone who is unoriginal and only interested in popular, trending things. BBG — An acronym that stands for baby girl, describing something or someone cute. It can also stand for: Better be going, a polite way to end a conversation.
BDE — An acronym that stands for: Big dick energy, someone who is secure and exudes confidence without arrogance. I knew she would get the internship—she has major BDE!
