The Newest Teen Slang Trends of 2022

Amirite
Teens today are busy - sometimes too busy even for spaces, as evidenced by this mashup
abbreviation of "Am I right?" This word often doesn't require a response and is meant to
emphasize something that both parties agree on. "The weekend could not get here sooner,
amirite."
Fit
When teenagers use this word, they're usually not talking about someone who's been hitting
the gym. Instead, fit is short for outfit, as in, "That fit is on point! Do you have a hot date or
something?"
Low-key
When your teen wants to express a feeling or desire without coming on too strong, she may
add the adjective low-key or lowkey to help downplay it. "They're announcing who made
varsity today, and I'm low-key freaking out," or, "He's low-key cute, but I'm keeping my
options open." (Predictably, highkey means the exact opposite.)
Situationship
When a relationship is more than friends but less than a couple, it might be a situationship.
Think of it as the modern counterpart to the old Facebook relationship status option, "It's
complicated."
Savage
The exact meaning may vary, but savage, like dope or fierce, is definitely a compliment. A
teen may call their friend savage for a particularly well-done insult or retort. Doing
something savage shows bravery or a total lack of care/fear.
As Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce taught us, anyone or anything savage refers to
something extremely cool and unbothered.
Opp
An opp (short for opponent) is an enemy or competitor, someone who is working against you
in some way. The next time you deny your teen's request for cash or an outing on a school
night, you might find yourself in the opp category.
Sussy
Sussy is an increasingly popular alternative to the slang term "sus," short for suspicious. It
entered the mainstream thanks to the video game Among Us and now refers to anyone or
anything that seems a little...off.
Hits Different
When something hits different, it is significantly better than usual, as in, "A nap on a cold,
rainy afternoon just hits different."
Sleep On
To sleep on something is to overlook its importance or value. "Don't sleep on that new
guidance counselor; I heard she used to be a backup dancer for Doja Cat."
Yassify
To yassify something or someone is to glam them up until they're almost unrecognizable. It
originally referred to influencers' common use of beauty filters on social media, but in late
2021 a YassifyBot account popped up on Twitter and began churning out images of famous
faces (think, Queen Elizabeth or Severus Snape) digitally enhanced until they look like Bratz
dolls.
Mukbang
Pronounced "mook-bong," this form of entertainment originated in South Korea and
features live footage of someone eating large amounts of food. Its popularity gained steam
on YouTube during the coronavirus (or "rona," to your teen) pandemic, and many fans find
the videos and their accompanying eating noises comforting and relaxing.
WYA
An acronym for "Where you at?" that's usually used in text messages. Feel free to use it the
next time your teen breaks curfew: "WYA, get home NOW."
Mood
Moods are something your teenager has in bulk. But when it comes to Gen Z slang, mood
refers to something the speaker can relate to or agrees with. For example, after a tough day,
your teen might post a photo of a screaming toddler with the caption "Mood" to express
solidarity.Mutuals
sometimes shorted to moots, are two people who follow each other and interact on social
media. It's a common word on TikTok and other platforms to refer to internet friends.
IYKYK
If you know what this one stands for, you know. (See what I did there?) Often used on social
media alongside more obscure TV show or movie references, or to caption an otherwise
unlabeled photo.
Snatched
When you're looking your best, your teen might grace you with the compliment "snatched,"
or particularly stylish. Savor it, because moments like this don't come around often.
Bih
I'll avoid literally spelling it out for you, but just imagine three more letters in the middle and
you'll get the picture. Although sometimes used as a term of endearment among friends,
you usually don't want to be labeled a bih.
Drip
In slang terms, drip is a synonym for style, particularly the fashionable or sexy kind. If
millennials had swag, Generation Z has drip.
Fire / Trash
Think of these two as opposite ends of the cool spectrum. Something wonderful is fire, while
something terrible is trash. In other words, it's like Grease versus Grease 2 .
Goals
When something inspires aspirational envy, or two things go together extremely well, the
reaction is, "Goals." One example: "Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' marriage is goals."
Another example: "Parents keeping up with their teenager's lingo for more than a month?
Goals."