20 slang words that will help you understand today's teenagers

Youth slang is changing rapidly. Some words like "tusy" pass from generation to generation, but there are also new ones that are unusual for young adults, and even more so for older people.

Below we will analyze a few common slang words that are used by modern teenagers. Most are formed from English counterparts, so if you are familiar with this language, there will be no problems with understanding.

1. byte

This word comes from English to baitbait / Cambridge Dictionary - “to lure” and is used in the meaning of “to provoke, to force to some kind of action”, “to “breed” into something”.

For example, YouTube bloggers byte subscribers to donations. In other words, they provoke viewers to throw money into their account. And if we talk about everyday situations, you can, for example, beat a friend to arrange a party at his house or go to a club instead of studying for exams.

IN rap culture this word It hasGQ's short guide to battle slang / GQ quite a different meaning. Here "byte" is used as "copy", and anything - a beat for one track or a whole style. Accordingly, a bayter is a dishonest rapper who does this.

2. krinzh

The word comes from English to cringecringe / Cambridge Dictionary - “shrink”, which perfectly conveys a feeling of terrible awkwardness. In slang, krinzh is, in fact, an analogue Spanish shame. But much stronger in terms of emotional charge, given teenage shyness and conformity.

A cringe situation is one in which you literally cringe in shame because of the appearance or behavior of the other person.

3. flex

In English slang, the verb to flexFlex/Urban dictionary means an immodest demonstration of values, or, to put it simply, boasting and showing off. In the same vein, it is used by Russian-speaking teenagers.

You can flex with branded clothing, jewelry, gadgets, and in general everything that looks quite expensive and is considered a sign of high status.

But this word has another meaning - to move to the music. That is, in the club you can flex in two ways: to the music and slippers from Louis Vuitton.

4. creepy

In English the word creepycreepy / Cambridge Dictionary serves to denote something terrible, creepy, and the slang “creep” and “crypto” express approximately the same thing.

For example, if you just watched horror film, the clock is midnight and there is a knock on the door - this is, without a doubt, creepy.

5. Chilit

This slang word comes from the English verb to chill outchill out / Cambridge Dictionary - “calm down”, “relax”. And it means the same.

You can chill anywhere and any way, the main thing is the state of mind, and not external attributes. For example, lounging on a sun lounger with a cocktail in hand is chilling, but also hanging out on the street, skipping classes, is also.

6. vibe

From the English word vibesvibes / Cambridge Dictionary translated as “fluids”, or “feelings from a person or place”, which, in principle, coincides with the meaning of the Russian-language counterpart.

Vibe is the atmosphere that determines the mood, the general energy of the institution, party, music. Most often this word is used in relation to something good.

You can be on the vibe - feel the general mood and move in the flow. Or you can come in a fun company and destroy the vibe with your gloomy face and toxic silence.

7. Rofl

This term comes from the acronym ROFLRFL / Cambridge Dictionary, which stands for Rolling on Floor Laughing - "rolling on the floor with laughter." As a rule, the word is used not only to denote Homeric laughter, but in general in any more or less cheerful situation.

In addition, rofl can mean a mockery or a joke. That is, you can ruffle over funny pictures on the Internet or over a friend who does not understand sarcasm.

8. Log in

Another anglicism, this time from voicevoice / Cambridge Dictionarywhich translates to "voice". "Login" means to record voice messages in the messenger - a common practice among those who are too lazy to write.

9. Easy

From the English word easyeasy / Cambridge Dictionary translated as "light, easy" and the same means in the slang of Russian-speaking teenagers. So they can say if they managed to accomplish something without effort. For example, in easy to cope with an algebra test or repeat a trick from YouTube.

10. Crash, crash

In English slang, the word crushcrush / Urban Dictionary is used to refer to a person who, at the thought of whom, “butterflies in the stomach” arises.

Russian-speaking teenagers use it in the same way. This is a secret love, an object of passion and adoration, most often inaccessible. Also crash or crash can be called famous person with millions of fans.

11. hate

The verb "hate" comes from English to hatehate / Cambridge Dictionary - "hate" and denotes an expression of open hostility and often unfounded criticism.

Accordingly, haters are people who hate someone and do not hesitate to declare it. As a rule, leaving offensive comments on the Internet.

12. shipper

This word means the same as English shippingShipping / Urban Dictionary - to represent romantic or sexual relationships between characters in a book, movie, celebrities, or your friends.

13. Banger

In English slang, the word bangerBanger / Urban Dictionary they call cool musical hits, and Russian-speaking teenagers put the same meaning into the term. If you find a banger, you will most likely listen to it on repeat and sing all day long.

14. Giza

The abbreviation for “vital” is a familiar situation, most often everyday and understandable to many. For example, if a teenager says that his parents do not understand him, his comrades may agree that this is zhiza.

15. cake

This is a reaction to a funny situation, akin to “lol” or “rofl”. Sometimes it means a caustic mockery of a person who has done something ridiculous.

Keck migrated to teenage slang from computer games, where used in chats to indicate a grin.

16. lois

Same as like, only slightly modified. It is not known why teenagers deliberately distort this word. There is opinionLois/WikiRealitythat for the first time Lois appeared on the VKontakte social network in publics popular with young people.

17. Freshman

In English-speaking countries, the noun freshmanfreshman / Cambridge Dictionary used to refer to freshmen. In our country, this term has nothing to do with education.

In principle, any newcomer can be called a freshman, but most often this word is heard in conversations about new promising rappers.

18. Sasny

Comes from English sassysassi / Cambridge Dictionary - "impudent, impudent, brisk." Warped anglicism is used to refer to bright, attractive and sexy peers. Without going into details, a person who likes will be called a sass.

19. Flame

From English flameflame / Cambridge Dictionary translated as "flame", but in Russian slang meansIN. M. Mokienko, T. G. Nikitin. Big dictionary of Russian sayings. — 2007. empty talk is not to the point.

As a rule, a flame is raised in chats, on forums or in comments when they deviate from the original topic and start an aggressive discussion with harsh criticism, personal attacks and insults.

20. LP, MCH and Champions League

These abbreviations are used mainly by girls. Perhaps because they are more interested in relationships and social interactions. It’s easy to guess the meaning: the LP is the best friend, the MCH is a young man, and the Champions League is a loved one. Do not confuse with PM - these are private messages on social networks.