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Decode teen slang in 2025: Get in on what kids are saying

Teens use slang to form their own identity and feel part of a group. Learning teen slang can help you connect better with your child. Some slang words have cultural origins, and understanding them ...
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Can't make sense of teen slang like ‘6-7’ and ‘skibidi’? Ask the Etymology Nerd.

Adam Aleksic wants to make “linguistics cool again.” That may sound decidedly uncool, but the Harvard-educated linguist, influencer and author of Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future ...
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Teens Are Bringing Back ‘90s Slang Like ‘Doi Doi Doi’ & Parents Can’t Deal

What goes around, comes around — it’s true with fashion, music styles, and even teen slang. Yep, the generation who is obsessed with saying “six-seven” is now saying a vintage ‘90s slang term, and ...
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Gen Z slang is everywhere. Do you understand it?

October 13, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. EDTYesterday at 6:00 a.m. EDT Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Today’s ...
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Can't make sense of teen slang like ‘6-7’ and ‘skibidi’? Ask the Etymology Nerd.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Etymology Nerd Adam Aleksic says that teens use slang as a way to build identity. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis/Yahoo News; ...