Lost? Confused? Unable to understand your teen? Don’t worry — you’re in good company. Keeping up with the latest slang terms is nearly impossible. New words are being introduced all the time thanks to the influence of music, apps, and the internet. Here’s a short but current guide!

Let them cook: A phrase used to show support for someone who’s doing something impressive or surprising. “Hey, don’t interrupt her — let her cook. She’s making a great point.”

Brainrot: Refers to low-value internet content and the effect caused by spending too much time consuming it. “I’ve been watching so many TikToks. I’ve got brainrot.”

Skibidi: A nonsense slang term with no set meaning. It can refer to something good, cool, bad, or evil. “Oh no, you’ve got that skibidi rizz (charisma).”

Sigma: Best described as someone or something that’s cool. “Yo, that’s so sigma.”

Mewing: Means looking good. “Bro’s been mewing since 1877.”