By Staff Reporter Anneliese Croslin
Slang is a term that describes a form of informal language of words and phrases. “Cap,” “cooked,” “ate that up,” and “rizz” are just a few examples of common slang. This form of speech is typically used by teenagers. With easier access to the internet slang terms seem to spread quickly among youth. Many parents struggle to understand the slang their children use.
“I text my parents and call them ‘bro,’” senior Kierra Dell said. “But I wouldn’t use newer slang because I’m not comfortable using that around them.”
For parents that don’t quite understand slang, here are a few definitions for terms teenagers are using:
“Cap” means that someone is lying or making a false claim.
Being “cooked” refers to someone having problems or struggling on a certain issue. For instance, if someone thought they failed a math test they would say they are “cooked”.
Saying “I ate that up” means an individual successfully did something.
“Rizz”, short for charisma or being charismatic, is the ability to ‘charm’ another individual. When someone finds a partner they are considered to have “rizz”.
These are just a few terms out of many. Slang has become a significant aspect of language and the way teenagers express themselves.
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