You may have thought that the language you speak at home would be all you'd need to communicate with your child. If only that were true...there's a whole other language that isn't entirely intuitive. To make it easier for you, below is a tool to help clarify the confusion. (Warning: to be a useful tool, we believe it needs to be authentic...which means that some terms may be offensive. As such, please be careful not to share this section with your child.)
BTW (yes, "by the way"), if you identify either an Instant Message phrase or a Tween Dictionary word, phrase or expression that isn't included, please share it with us below!
talking to:
Using text messaging to flirt. The intention is to end up in a relationship.
taxed:
To steal.
tight:
1. Close 2. Cool 3. Stingy
tool:
Someone who is used by others or can't think for themselves.
tore up:
Intoxication to the point of putting yourself in stupid and dangerous situations. (Can be considered funny and entertaining by peers.)
toy:
An inexperienced graffiti artist.
tricked out:
1. Heavily accessorized 2. Modifications made to improve something after it is purchased.
tripping:
1. Crazy, wild behavior. Does not necessarily have to do with being under the influence of drugs. 2. Being under the influence of drugs.
two cents:
Advice or opinion.
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