Earlier this year, I accidentally became an internet linguistics professor when my post about the mysterious “67” on TikTok took off. Suddenly, I was the guy people trusted to decode teen slang, despite my main qualifications being:
- I’m ancient according to my kids.
- I once owned a yellow Sony sports Walkman.
- I had to Google what “finsta” meant, twice.
But since web traffic has spoken, I am clearly the definitive authority on all things Gen Z (and Gen Alpha). So let’s dive into some of the latest TikTok sayings. Spoiler: I don’t really understand them, but that’s never stopped me before. Let the cringe begin.
Rizz
Allegedly, this means charisma or charm. It’s in fact not a discount soda flavour. “Pass me a can of Cherry Rizz, would you?” I will give the youth credit. I think this saying is great, no cap.
No Cap
Everyone says it means “for real.” To me, it’s just a reminder to always put the cap back on the toothpaste. Because at least in our house, that’s the true definition of no cap.
Mid
Kids use it for “average” or “meh.” As a dad, I naturally assumed it was short for “mid-life crisis.” Same vibe, honestly.
Skibidi
Apparently, a viral nonsense word. Thankfully, it never really took off for us, as I learned it’s more for the little kids than teens. I think it’s just a good substitution for: “Scoobey-Doo!… let’s do this.”
Bet
This one’s supposed to mean “sure” or “okay.” But when my son says it, I hear him wagering his entire allowance that I won’t understand the joke. And he’s right.
Delulu
Short for “delusional.” But in my head, it’s clearly a character from some anime cartoon that I will never understand.
Cheugy
Something outdated or trying too hard. Sounds like this blog post.
Sus
Short for suspicious. I would argue it’s just a case of being too lazy to say the full word.
Flex
Showing off. Not going all Hulk Hogan when you put out the recycling.
Slaps
When a song or thing is really good. Pro tip: Don’t ask your teen, “What are the slaps?”
Drip
Refers to style or outfit. I knew this one without even looking it up. Thanks, Drake.
Main Character Energy
Acting like the star of the story. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Not to go beyond a PG-13 rating, but I think this is what adults refer to as Big Dick Energy.
Ghosting
Ignoring someone online. Oh, the adults know this one for sure. It’s usually the teens doing the ignoring unless they want something.
Yeet
Throwing something or expressing excitement. I am not 100% sure how to use this one. Maybe that’s a sign to not even try. Also, it puts images of Kanye in my head.
Snack
Attractive person. Not a bag of chips. Although didn’t we use to say something like – “they are all that and a bag of chips?”
When I Try to Be Cool (and Fail)
After writing about 67, I felt confident enough to try and sprinkle some teen slang into my own vocabulary. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go well.
- Aura – I’m pretty sure if you try to use the word aura or have a conversation about aura, you don’t have aura.
- Flex – I proudly showed off my new socks. “Nice flex, Dad,” they said… then immediately left the room.
- Slaps – I called the leftover lasagna “slaps.” My son laughed in that way that mixes pity and horror.
Lesson learned: sometimes it’s best to admire teen slang from a distance and let the kids use it while you nod knowingly, secretly enjoying that you have no idea what it actually means.
Predicting the Next Big Slang (Spoiler: I Can’t)
Since my original “67” post made me the Nostradamus of TikTok, people may expect me to forecast the next big saying. The problem? Teenagers invent slang the way raccoons raid garbage bins — randomly, noisily, and with zero respect for rules.
Still, as a self-proclaimed expert, here are my totally accurate predictions for what’s next:
- Plorp – Used when something is painfully awkward, like when a parent comments on a TikTok with a winking emoji.
- Giga Nap – Sleeping 14 hours straight and still having zero energy.
- Moose’d – A Canadian-only phrase meaning you’ve been completely outsmarted by someone younger.
- 67+1 – Whatever it means, I’ll probably have to write another blog post about it.
ChatGPT Predicts Teen Slang 2030
You know I had to ask AI what it thought.
10 Possible Teen Slang Sayings (2025–2030)
- Blorped – When someone completely fails at a minor task. “Dude, you just blorped that TikTok dance.”
- Snackify – To make something unexpectedly appealing or cute. “He totally snackified his old skateboard.”
- Vibechain – A chain of good energy or mood. “She walked in and dropped a full vibechain on the room.”
- Yeetquake – Throwing something so dramatically that it causes chaos. “He yeetquaked his backpack across the cafeteria.”
- Froodle – Laughing so hard it sounds weird. “I literally froodled watching that clip.”
- Glowt – Short for “glow up to the next level.” “That car just glowted since last week.”
- Spamcuffed – When you’re overwhelmed by constant messages or notifications. “I’m totally spamcuffed right now, can’t check my DMs.”
- Plink – A sudden, small but impactful action or surprise. “She just plinked the homework off the table and left.”
- Crustywave – Something or someone outdated but still trying to be trendy. “His old iPod dance? Full crustywave.”
- Quantum flex – Bragging so hard it feels like it’s bending reality. “He posted his test score? Quantum flex.”
Remember, if any of these hit, you read it here first.
Adults Are Not Meant To Understand
The truth is, none of these will stick. Tomorrow, some 13-year-old will sneeze into their mic and it’ll become the next worldwide catchphrase.
So there you have it. From Rizz to Skibidi to my bold new predictions, you are now as fluent in teen slang as I am, which is to say, not at all. But that’s the fun of it. Language is alive, kids are creative, and parents will forever be playing catch-up.
And when the next mystery term pops up? Just remember: I cracked “67.” Clearly, I’m the internet’s most trusted (and least accurate) slang translator.
I will leave you with this…….
