Most common teen slang words

USA Today

• Sus - "Giving the impression that something is questionable or dishonest; suspicious."
• Bet - "An expression that means 'I agree', 'good news'."
• Yeet - "To violently throw an object that you deem to be worthless, inferior or just plain garbage."
• Salty - ""When you are upset over something little."
• Cap - "Another word for lying. It can be used like no cap or you can say stop capping."
• Extra - "Being over the top, excessive, dramatic behavior."
• Bussin' - "What you would say if something was really good."
• Bougie - "Used to describe someone as high class, literally or figuratively."
• Sheesh - "An expression when you’re impressed or amazed by something."
• Drip - ""When something is very cool. Can be used to describe an outfit/accessory, person, song, etc."
• Oof - "Can be used to express discomfort, stress, or sadness."
• Finna - "Abbreviation of 'fixing to'. Normally means 'going to'."
• Shook - "Being shocked or surprised. When you can't believe what you're seeing."
• Simp - "When someone does way too much for a person they like."
• Mid - "Used to insult or degrade something or an opposing opinion, labeling it as average or poor quality."
• Hold This L/You Took An L - "What someone says to another person when they lose at something."
• IYKYK - "If You Know You Know."
• NPC - "Someone, regardless of their views, who doesn't think for themselves."