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!

Please type in the word, phrase, expression or IM abbreviation below:

z-snap: Three snaps made simultaneously in the shape of a Z. Done with a lot of attitude.
za: A shortened word for pizza.
zaang: Describes something that is beyond awesome and amazing.
zamg: Oh my god (gosh), more like "Z'ammygahd!"
zazz: The epitome of cool.
zoinks: An exclamation expressing fear or surprise. Originally used by the cartoon character, Shaggy, in the TV show Scooby-Doo.
zomg: Oh my god (gosh), more like "Z'ohmygod!"