# More curiosity about current slang **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 18, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162 "2026-05-18T03:20:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/21 "2026-05-18T15:50:45Z")
> [@bordelond](#): > > I can’t speak for the OP. But my experience is that if you aren’t on social media a lot, don’t do online gaming, and generally maintain a Year 2005-style Internet existence … the first time you start hearing 2015’s teenage slang is in 2026 when late-twenty-somethings enter your workplace (or other meatspace social domain). That totally nails my life. And my slang experience. > [@bordelond](#): > > In sports, “filthy” to describe “_a great play, esp one that embarrasses an opponent_” goes back at least to the 1980s. I can’t speak to basketball at all. But in baseball, an exquisite pitch that bamboozles the batter is “filthy”. And has been for decades. Knuckleballers throw lots of filthy pitches. Now in any sport, part of the point of “filthy” is that what looks excellent from the pitcher’s POV looks awful from the batter’s. And it’s often the batter’s team describing a pitch as filthy. It’s respect, but it’s rueful “Gee; you really _shouldn’t_ have.” respect. I’m not sure how “filthy” in non-sporting contexts can capture that duality. I at least would not choose “filthy” to describe something that’s inherently excellent for both sides. e.g. “That was a filthy meal; cooked perfectly and great to the last bite!” just doesn’t make sense to me at all. Not that slang ever really makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/22 "2026-05-18T15:57:24Z")
> [@echoreply](#): > > Lately they’ve switched to “bet”. “Bet” has moved to a completely opposite meaning (within slang) from how it was used when I was a teen. HOMIE BACK IN THE 80’s: This is gonna be a great game. The Cubs are going to murder the Cardinals. HOMIE’S FRIEND WHO’S A CARDS FAN: Bet me (as in, fuck that, I don’t believe you). Now HOMIE IN THE PRESENT DAY: Christ, it’s fucking hot. RANDOM TEEN EVEN THOUGH HOMIE DOESN’T KNOW ANY TEENS: Bet (as in, I agree with you). ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/23 "2026-05-18T16:13:47Z")
The one I liked and could never quite understand it’s context is “mood”. Example…“wanna go out and shoot some baskets?” Other teen doesn’t feel like it, he responds “Mood” I assume it meant “I’m in a mood, leave me be”. I could be way off. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/24 "2026-05-18T16:21:52Z")
> [@HeyHomie](#): > > Bet me (as in, fuck that, I don’t believe you). > […] > Bet (as in, I agree with you). I don’t think it’s changed all that much. I think of the modern usage of ‘bet’ as a short form of “(you can) bet on it”. “For sure”, in other words. As opposed to “bet me” which means “I’m willing to bet money that you’re wrong”. I found this glossary of modern teen slang online-- one expression that has done a 180 is “ate that”, as in “you really ate that look” meaning “you really pulled that look off”. In my day, it was negative: “did you see him wipe out on his bike? He really ate it!”. > **[2026 Teen Slang Meanings Every Parent Should Know](https://www.bark.us/blog/teen-text-speak-codes-every-parent-should-know/?srsltid=AfmBOooIlHHdwv8yTjwp4PsBww_f6tNzDRiUuuy9Gx06fpc2xJ8tF13n)** > > We have combed through our data at Bark to find some of the most popular instances of teen slang that kids use. Check them out! ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/25 "2026-05-18T16:26:22Z")
> [@solost](#): > > I found this glossary of modern teen slang online-- one expression that has done a 180 is “ate that”, as in “you really ate that look” meaning “you really pulled that look off”. In my day, it was negative: “did you see him wipe out on his bike? He really ate it!”. From someone who was once on the teen side of this, I think it’s safe to say that any “parents guide to teen slang” is inaccurate at best. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/26 "2026-05-18T16:27:54Z")
I asked about “disgusting”, but did not receive a conclusive response. “If you and a friend happened to hear some music, and the friend said that song was disgusting, what would that mean?” “What are you talking about? Why are you existing, give me food and more time on my phone.” They clearly know the dictionary definition of disgusting, and understood I was asking if there was a different meaning among kids. I expect the hesitance to answer was based on both teen surliness and concern about looking uncool for not knowing some new slang usage. Based on the trash talk I overheard from a nearby street basketball game, the kids these days still use all of the classic swear words. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/27 "2026-05-18T16:32:13Z")
> [@echoreply](#): > > if there was a different meaning among kids. I expect the hesitance to answer was based on both teen surliness and concern about looking uncool for not knowing some new slang usage Also reluctance to provide information to the enemy. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/28 "2026-05-18T16:37:17Z")
Hey, did you get a haircut? It looks like a pile of dogshit that’s sat out in the sun too long. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![bordelond](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bordelond/32/150_2.png) [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/29 "2026-05-18T16:40:01Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > I can’t speak to basketball at all. But in baseball, an exquisite pitch that bamboozles the batter is “filthy”. And has been for decades. Knuckleballers throw lots of filthy pitches. Right on – the baseball usage should have come to my mind when I posted upthread. I’d buy that this usage of “filthy” probably started in baseball. Wouldn’t surprise me to hear an old wax cylinder of the word coming off of Cap Anson’s lips. > [@LSLGuy](#): > > I’m not sure how “filthy” in non-sporting contexts can capture that duality. I at least would not choose “filthy” to describe something that’s inherently excellent for both sides. e.g. “That was a filthy meal; cooked perfectly and great to the last bite!” just doesn’t make sense to me at all. Not that slang ever really makes sense. I can conceive of non-sports usage of “filthy” meaning “awesome, kick-ass”. Not spoken in an uptight, stuffy manner: “_I say – Buffy and I most enjoyed that especially filthy roast of lamb_”. But spoken very informally? Sure. Consider a few guys hanging out in one of their kitchens. The host is preparing a pot of chili. But not just any chili – his secret mega-awesome hint-of-ghost-pepper award-winning recipe. Once ladled out and sampled, it would make perfect sense _in situ_ for one of the buddies to blurt out “_Man, this chili’s always slammin’ … but this pot here is filthy!_” ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/30 "2026-05-18T16:55:16Z")
> [@AlsoNamedBort](#): > > > [@solost](#): > > > > I found this glossary of modern teen slang online-- one expression that has done a 180 is “ate that”, as in “you really ate that look” meaning “you really pulled that look off”. In my day, it was negative: “did you see him wipe out on his bike? He really ate it!”. > > From someone who was once on the teen side of this, I think it’s safe to say that any “parents guide to teen slang” is inaccurate at best. Well, I’m far from an expert, but I did raise two Gen Z kids, and from what I remember, the list is mostly no cap, bet. The list was too vague on ‘bruh’ which they defined simply as a variation of: _“Bro”; can be used to address anybody._ I believe It’s more of a negative term, said to somebody after they do or say something stupid or embarrassing. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/31 "2026-05-18T18:09:47Z")
> [@bordelond](#): > > But my experience is that if you aren’t on social media a lot, don’t do online gaming, and generally maintain a Year 2005-style Internet existence … the first time you start hearing 2015’s teenage slang is in 2026 when late-twenty-somethings enter your workplace (or other meatspace social domain). Well…there is still TV/movies/music. That is usually where I pick it up. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/32 "2026-05-20T15:40:00Z")
Split this topic on May 20, 2026, 3:40pm UTC 2 posts were merged into an existing topic: [Tilteddriveway posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tilteddriveway-posts/1030246/24) ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/33 "2026-05-18T18:30:51Z")
What I was saying was that the teen slang list I linked to said ‘bruh’ was simply a synonym for ‘bro’. But I think ‘bruh’ is used differently than ‘bro’, at least the way my kids used it. ‘Bro’ is more of a neutral callout to a peer (of any gender), whereas ‘bruh’ is only used if someone says or does something dumb or embarrassing. ---
**Author:** ![Yodalicious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yodalicious/32/8195_2.png) [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/34 "2026-05-18T18:34:43Z")
My 15 year old uses “fire” to mean good, “bet” to mean agreeable, and “buns” for something he doesn’t like. ---
**Author:** ![We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/We_re_wolves_not_werewolves)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/35 "2026-05-18T18:35:59Z")
> [@solost](#): > > whereas ‘bruh’ is only used if someone says or does something dumb or embarrassing. yes! or disappointing to that person. When I texted my son that I was going to be late picking him up from school, he just texted back “bruh”, and I knew what he meant (albeit annoyed by it) ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/37 "2026-05-18T23:16:32Z")
I don’t have much contact with teens these days, so they are all new to me. Today I was doing a crossword puzzle and there were two slang terms used. The first was defined as “ta-ta in a text” and the solution was CYA, which to me means cover your ass. But the clue was the “in a text” meaning it is phonetic for see ya. The other one, I still find odd was clued as “Outlandishly over the top in modern slang” and the answer was simply EXTRA, ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/38 "2026-05-18T23:53:15Z")
Oh..I’m extra all the time. (Ivy said so) Now do you get it? ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/39 "2026-05-19T01:45:41Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > But in baseball, an exquisite pitch that bamboozles the batter is “filthy”. And has been for decades. Knuckleballers throw lots of filthy pitches. In pickleball, a “rotten” serve is one that can’t be returned. Granted, pickleball players lean geriatric. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/40 "2026-05-19T01:59:32Z")
> [@Hari\_Seldon](#): > > The other one, I still find odd was clued as “Outlandishly over the top in modern slang” and the answer was simply EXTRA, So far as I can tell, that’s only used of people, not anything else that might be over-the-top. But I think that’s already up to the 30somethings. I’ve definitely heard other teachers using it. ---
**Author:** ![sunacres](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@sunacres](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sunacres)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162/41 "2026-05-20T02:53:16Z")
Having retired from teaching middle- and high school I don’t have to/get to communicate with bleeding edge linguists as much lately, but in my experience there was never going to be any fruit if I tried to figure out _definitions_ for the slang terms that specifically evolved to elude my precise understanding. Instead, I found that if I just tuned in to the emotional tone with which the speaker was ejaculating, I could usually get the drift. And emotional tone was usually most of what they were trying to convey anyway. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-curiosity-about-current-slang/1030162.md?page=3)