2025 Texting Codes, Emojis, and Slang Every Parent Should Know

Typically, you won't need to worry if you see these texting acronyms or slang on your kiddo's phones. They're just normal forms of communication.

• Bet: Slang for “okay,” “sure,” or “you got it.”
• Boujie or boujee: Something that is classy, expensive, or a little too much.
• BRB: “Be right back.”
• Bruh: “Wow” or “Really?” Often used to express disbelief.
• Delulu: Short for “delusional.”
• Do it for the plot: A phrase encouraging bold or risky behavior because it will make a great story later.
• FFS: “For f*ck’s sake.” Expression of frustration or exasperation.
• FOMO: “Fear of missing out.” Describes anxiety or jealousy about not being included in something fun or interesting.
• FR: “For real.” Used to emphasize honesty or seriousness in a statement.
• GOAT: “Greatest of all time.” A term of high praise, often for athletes, musicians, or normal folks.
• Gucci: Slang for “good” or “all is well.” Often used in response to “How are you?” or “Is everything okay?”
• High key: Means something is obvious, intense, or said openly. "I'm high key embarrassed my mom hugged me at school."
• Hits different: Used when something feels extra impactful in an unexpected way.
• IDK: “I don’t know.”
• ILY/ILU: “I love you.” Used among friends, partners, or even jokingly.
• IMO/IMHO: “In my opinion” / “In my humble opinion.”
• IYKYK: “If you know, you know.” Refers to an inside joke or shared experience.
• JK: “Just kidding.”
• Low key: Used when someone wants to share something without making it a big deal.
• NGL: “Not gonna lie.” Often used to introduce a blunt or honest opinion.
• Sigma: A lone wolf; often describes someone independent or standing apart from the crowd.
• SMH: “Shaking my head.” Used to show disappointment, disbelief, or frustration.
• Snatched: The person’s waist is looking really small; can also mean something looks stylish or “on point.”
• SYBAU: “Shut your b*tch @ss up.”
• TBH: “To be honest.”
• TMI: “Too much information.” Said when someone shares something overly personal or uncomfortable.
• Vibe check: Refers to the mood of the situation. “These comments aren’t really passing the vibe check.”
• YOLO: “You only live once.” A way to justify taking a risk or doing something spontaneous.

Now we're going to get into some slang, emojis, and acronyms you need to watch out for. These are all typically sexual.

• Accountant: Used to imply being a sex worker or OnlyFans creator.
• Body count: The number of sexual partners a person has had.
• Clapping cheeks: A slang phrase for having sex.
• Corn/corn star: Stand-ins for “porn” or “porn star.”
• DTF: A well-known slang phrase typically meaning “down to f*ck."
• FWB: “Friends with benefits,” meaning friends who have sexual encounters with each other.
• GYAT: Short for “godd*mn,” often used to express admiration — especially about someone’s figure.
• Huzz: “Hoes.”
• Meal or snack: Someone who’s attractive.
• Seggs/seggsy: “Sex.”
• Smash: Engaging in casual sex.
• Sneaky link: A secret hookup or clandestine meet-up.
• Thirsty: Indicates being overly eager for attention or sex.

Emojis can carry secondary or symbolic meanings beyond their literal intent:

• Camera emoji:  Possibly a request for nudes (“noods”).

• Eggplant emoji: Often signals male genitalia; used suggestively.

• Peach emoji: A stand-in for butt or rear.

• Hot face emoji: Used to show sexual desire or attraction (e.g., in response to nudes).

• Leaves emoji: Symbolizes weed or marijuana.

These abbreviations and slang can signal deeper emotional struggles or drug use.

• Depressy: Slang for feeling depressed; sometimes joked about, but may reflect sadness.
• Doom scrolling: Scrolling through distressing content online, often exacerbating anxiety or sadness.
• Gas: Sometimes used as a word for marijuana, but often used as a term for energy. Example: “Running laps has me gassed out.”
• Grape: Slang reference to “rape.”
• KMS: “Kill myself.”
• KYS: “Kill yourself.”
• Menty b: “Mental breakdown,” often used sarcastically or to downplay overwhelm.
• Plug: Someone who can get you drugs. The emjoi of an electrical plug may also be used.
• Sewer slide: Code for “suicide” (rhyming play).
• Unalive/unalived: Euphemism for “die,” “killed,” or “suicide.”

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