What your kid just said, translated

The full kids' slang dictionary: every word UK teachers are hearing, decoded.

Mogging and looksmaxxing: the words worth a proper look, and when to worry.

The words and noises coming home from school, what they mean, and whether you need to worry. Usually you don't.

Six seven

S1

Hype

Meaning

Damage

Your sanity

Means nothing. Still the UK's top kids' slang of 2025, picked by 47%.

Aura

S2

Hype

Worry

Damage

None

Means cool factor. "Aura farming" is trying to look cool on purpose.

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