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Merriam-Webster defines slang as an informal language typically consisting of newly created words and figures of speech. While the definition remains the same year-over-year, the terms used constantly change.
That’s why our team set out to find the trending slang used across the country. In this study, we surveyed parents to learn which terms their teen is currently using, which terms parents picked up, why parents try to keep up with slang, and more.
Key takeaways
- 1 in 2 parents say they try to keep up with modern slang to keep their teen safe.
- Nearly 3 in 5 parents say they keep up with modern slang to better connect with their teens.
- Salty (70%), bougie (67%), and sus (62%) are the slang terms a majority of parents know the meaning of, while DTB (4%), pushin’ P (8%), and cheugy (9%) are the least understood.
- Nearly 3 in 5 parents say they have Googled a slang term after seeing or hearing their teen use it.
- 1 in 5 parents don’t censor what their teen says.
- 1 in 10 parents would rather their teen curse than use slang.
