Slay, Rizz, And Touch Grass? 2025 Teen Slang You Need To Know
Introduction
Keeping up with what your teenager is saying can feel like trying to learn a new language. Every year, new phrases emerge referencing pop culture and social media trends. If you've ever overheard a conversation and thought, "What does that even mean?" you're not alone! To help keep you in the loop, Name Bubbles has put together a list of some of the most popular teen slang of 2025. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or like to stay on top of trends, this should help you decipher what teens are saying.
Teen Slang You Should Know
Ate
When someone excels at something or does it flawlessly (e.g., "She ate that performance").
Be So For Real
Used to call out someone who is being dramatic or exaggerating (e.g., "You think that's true? Be so for real!").
Bet
A casual way of saying "okay" or "sounds good" (e.g., "See you later." "Bet.").
Big Mood
Expresses strong agreement or relatability (e.g., "I need a nap." "Big mood.").
Delulu
Short for "delusional," often used humorously (e.g., "I'm still delulu about getting concert tickets").
Drip
Stylish clothing or accessories (e.g., "That outfit has serious drip!").
Go Off
Encouragement to continue or speak passionately (e.g., "You're so right, go off!").
Hits Different
Something that feels extra special or unique (e.g., "This song hits different at night.").
Low-Key
Used to downplay a feeling or statement (e.g., "I low-key love this show.").
Mid
Average or unimpressive (e.g., "That movie was mid.").
No Cap
Means "no lie" or "for real" (e.g., "That game was amazing, no cap!").
Rizz
Short for charisma, meaning someone has charm or game (e.g., "He's got major rizz.").
Salty
Feeling bitter or annoyed (e.g., "She was salty about losing the game.").
Side-Eye
A reaction to something suspicious or questionable (e.g., "That excuse gets a major side-eye.").
Slay
To do something exceptionally well (e.g., "She slayed that presentation!").
Snack
A way of saying someone looks really good (e.g., "You're looking like a whole snack today!").
Snatched
Looking stylish, flawless, or put-together (e.g., "Her outfit is snatched!").
Touch Grass
A way of telling someone they should take a break from the internet and connect with the real world. (e.g., "You've been online too long, go touch grass.").
Conclusion
Slang is ever-evolving, and staying up to date can feel like an impossible feat, but it's worth the effort to ensure you can connect with your teen. Each year, whether it's words inspired by social media trends or creative twists on familiar phrases, brings something new. No matter how the language changes, one thing remains the same, Name Bubbles is here to support busy families as they grow from babyhood to elementary school and all the way to college. No matter the slang of the time, we're here to help keep your child's belongings labeled and organized every step of the way!
