06 Oct Slang Dictionary: Words Teens Are Using in 2025 and What They Mean

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Language changes fast and teens are always leading the way. We asked students at Kennedy High School in Richmond to share some of the slang they use in 2025 and what those words really mean.

6 7 (noun / expression) — A trending phrase among teens, pronounced “six seven.” Popularized by a song and a meme with hand motions, the phrase is meant to have no real definition — it’s an inside joke used just for fun. Teens often drop it casually into conversation or use it playfully in group chats and social media posts.

Ate / Eat (v.) – To perform really well or look great. “She ate that outfit.” 

Aura (n.) – A calm, confident presence that makes someone stand out. Students described it as staying cool when someone else is angry or simply being “cool” with a strong vibe. “He kept his aura while she yelled.”

Bro (n.) – Still common. Short for “brother,” used among friends

Bruh (exclamation) – An expression of annoyance, disbelief or frustration. Similar to saying “seriously?” or “come on.” “Bruh, did you really forget your homework again?” 

Bussin (adj.) – Amazing, really good. Mainly used to describe food. “This burrito is bussin.”

Chopped (adj.) – Ugly or unattractive. “He’s chopped.”

Clock / Clocked / Clock it (v.) – To call someone out or win an argument. “You clocked him with that comeback.” 

Cooked (adj.) – In a bad situation or done for. “You’re cooked.”

Crash out (v.) – To lose your temper

Fine shyt (adj./n.) – Someone you find very attractive.

Huzz (noun) – A slang term for girls or people someone is attracted to. It can also describe having multiple people you’re talking to at once. “You’re not gonna pull the huzz like that.” It can also be used to refer to women or girls in a derogatory way.

New gens (n.) – Younger kids or beginners at something 

Opps (n.) – Enemies or people you don’t get along with

Peak (adj.) – Something excellent or the best. “That play was peak.”

PMO / ts pmo (abbr.) – Short for “pisses me off” or “this pisses me off.”

Rizz (noun/verb) – Short for charisma. The ability to flirt, charm or attract someone. Students described it as “having good charisma,” “your ability to pull,” or “using a pickup line and succeeding.” “Ayo bro, are you tryna rizz her up?”

Super senior (n.) – Someone repeating 12th grade, usually 19 or 20 years old 

Sus (adj.) – Short for suspicious. Used when someone looks shady or untrustworthy.

Tea (n.) – Gossip or truth. Can also mean something impressive. “That’s tea” = “That’s true” or “That looks good.”

Toggling (v.) – In gaming, turning on hacks or cheats.

Unc (n.) – A joking way to call someone old. Teens said it could refer to someone over 18, 20 and older, or even “someone more than one second older than you are”