Throughout every generation, teenagers have always found a way to cultivate their own unique language. The use of extremely informal expressions and acronyms are now known as “slang terms”.

Joshua Davidson, sophomore, states that, “Slang terms have been used throughout the world for nearly as long as language has existed. Current slang words across languages maybe impactful now but no more than it has ever been.”

Slang terms are impactful due to the fact that particular slang pertaining to a certain generation allows teenagers to gain self-confidence, a sense of identity, and a reason to create bonds with his or her fellow peers. Teenagers may not be allowed to vote, stay out past curfew, or wear animal tails to school, but they sure can speak slang.

In this generation, many slang terms are influenced by social media and through text messages. Social media sites, such as Twitter and Urbandictionary, play a major role in developing new slang terms daily. Many slang terms cannot be found in the dictionary, therefore a list of slang terms can be found below. FYI, they may become out-of-date once you finish!

REKT /rek/ (v.) – When someone gets demolished by multiple insults so rapidly that the target has no time to react and register the insults and is therefore left speechless.

Lit /lit/ (adj.) – A term used to literally describe someone that is literally so excited to do something that literally almost caused him or her to catch on fire.

YASSSSS /yàsss/ (interj,) – It basically means “yes” but with a bajillion times more excitement.

Yeebo /yē- boh/ (interj.) – The southern version of YASSSSS.

Snatched /snaCHed/ (v.) – To take or grasp abruptly or hastily, such as a weave or spoon.

SMH (v.) – A slang term typically used when someone does something so disappointing and that words cannot do it justice.

Dinger /diNGər/ (n.) – A synonymous term that is used in baseball lingo to describe an outstanding achievement.

GOAT /ɡōt/ (n.) – Baby goats are the cutest animals alive; therefore they are the greatest of all time.

Goin’ ghost = Gotta blast = Gotta Zayn (v.) – These similar teen terms are used when you want to get out of an awkward situation.

Tea Time /tē tīm/ (n.) – The time when savages come out to gossip about things that are scandalous and juicy.

Sheep /SHēp/ (n.) – Someone who lacks the capacity of originality, imagination, and creativity. Also, mindlessly follows the latest trend and emulates a waste of brain cells.

Glo’ up /ɡlō-əp/ (v.) – A positive transformation that occurred, typically referring to an increase in style and self-confidence.

Blazin’ /blāz(ə)n/ (v.) – The ability to have an excessive amount of satisfaction and pride to be a Blackman Blaze.