It can seem like teens talk – and text – in a whole different language!
As a parent, you need to know what they’re talking about to know when they’re doing fine – and when they might need your help. So here’s your guide all those secret teen text codes, unmasked.
Ok, so most of us old fogeys (aka parents) have caught up on some of the texting lingo. But it’s not all LOL and BRB (that’s Laughing Out Loud and Be Right Back for those of you new to the texting game!).
American Doctor Wachs has flagged that teens are using code words to text about drugs, sex, depression and even suicidal thoughts.
They’re like oh my kid wants broccoli for dinner. Broccoli is marijuana.”
Dr Wachs
Text codes you need to know
So what are the secret teen text codes you need to know? Some currently in use to talk about drugs are:
COLA = cocaine
LIT = getting high/drunk
420 = marijuana
BROKEN = hung over
DOC = drug of choice
Secret sex codes
And there’s codes your teen might be using to text about sex and sexting:
53X = sex
LH6 = let’s have sex
IWSN = I want sex now
CU46 = see you for sex
8 = oral sex
MPFD = my personal fuck buddy
GYPO = get your pants off
RUH = are you horny?
FWB = friends with benefits
KFY or K4Y = kiss for you
KOTL = kiss on the lips
GNOC = get naked on camera
FYEO = for your eyes only
NIFOC = naked in front of computer
WTTP = want to trade photos?
TDTM = talk dirty to me
SUGARPIC = suggestive or erotic photo
IPN = I’m posting naked
PRON = porn
JO = jerking off
Secret signs of depression and suicide
Every parent needs to know the teen text codes that express depression and even suicidal thoughts. Some currently in use are:
KMN = kill me now
KMS = kill myself
KYS = kill yourself
Other codes you need to know
And some other teen text codes that it’s good for parents to know!
LMIRL = lets meet in real life
1174 = meet at a party
ADR = what’s your address?
WUF = where you from?
WYCM = will you call me?
WYRN = what’s your real name?
S2R = send to receive
WTF = what the fuck
AF = as fuck
CP = sleepy
F2F = face to face, facetime
ILU or 459 = I love you
HAK = hugs and kisses
ZERG = gang up on someone
MOS/POS = mum/parent over the shoulder
PAW = parents are watching
PIR = parents in room
P911 = parent alert or parent emergency
CD9 = code 9, parents around
KPC = keeping parents clueless
PAL = parents are listening
TWD = texting while driving
99 = parents are gone
BAE = before anyone else
As every parent knows, communication is the key. If you are worried about your teen open up a conversation or seek help through organisations like BeyondBlue and Kids Helpline.
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