Move over 'LOL,' there's a new way to laugh online Most common slang words in 2023 "Sus," short for suspicious, is the most used slang term by teenagers in 2023, according to parents in the survey.

Nearly 3 in 5 surveyed parents said they keep up with modern slang to better connect with their teens.

Some of the most entertaining tidbits from Google’s Year in Search 2024 were the queries around “Why do kids say…” ...

LGBTQ+ words have been increasingly added to dictionaries as queer culture continues to become more mainstream.

Unlike the common definition for "bet," the slang term has nothing to do with gambling. Instead, it's another way to say "yes" or that you agree with someone.

Parents using slang terms Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.

Nearly 3 in 5 surveyed parents said they keep up with modern slang to better connect with their teens.