Even if you're a part of the internet generation, Gen Z, texting slang can be confusing. With new slang being adopted and co-opted every day, interpreting conversations becomes much harder when you ...

Picture this: You're messaging a friend or loved one and the conversation is going well. That is, until they use an abbreviation you've never seen before. Is this a spelling error, or is this supposed ...

Texting language has evolved since the early 2000s, when 'LOL' (laughing out loud) or 'OMG' (oh my God) were often used in mobile phone messaging or instant messenger. Fast forward more than two ...

TFW your teen calls you sus (IYKYK), and you have no idea what it means. Time for a vibe check. Slang is everywhere (thanks to TikTok), and parents are increasingly feeling the need to learn it to ...

A Parents guide to decoding the lingo your kids use in texts, on TikTok, and IRL. Fact checked by Elizabeth Brownfield Teens in each generation develop a unique language of their own—and the same can ...

Listen up parents, if your kid tells you they want to show you their drip, they're not talking about a leaky faucet or perspiring toilet. Instead, they finna vibe check their attire, possibly before ...

When you're messaging a friend or loved one, you may have a lot to say. As much as you want to text paragraphs, sometimes it's easier to keep it short and sweet. "ILY" stands for "I love you." The ...