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Slang used or popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z; generally those born between the late 1990s and late 2000s in the Western world) differs from slang of earlier generations; [1] [2] ease of communication via Internet social media has facilitated its rapid proliferation, creating "an unprecedented variety of linguistic variation". [2] [3] [4]
Parents using slang terms. Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.
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high heel – to arrest. The local sheriff had one leg shorter than the other so he wore one high-heeled boot. high heeler – an arresting officer. high pockets – a person of wealth: the wealthiest man in the area was six feet six inches tall. high pockety – rich; having money. high roller – someone from neighboring Yorkville.
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As teens develop new slang each generation, parents may need the help of linguists to understand the terms. Experts say the new terminology appears to cover the same preoccupations.
“Parents can also make it a game by asking their teen to quiz them about slang.” In most cases, your curiosity will be hilarious to your kid. “Either way, you’re bonding,” says Jordan.
This article is about the word. For other uses, see Hella (disambiguation). 'Hella' as used in Northern California Hella is an American English slang term originating in and often associated with San Francisco's East Bay area in Northern California, possibly specifically emerging in the 1970s African-American vernacular of Oakland. It is used as an intensifying adverb such as in "hella bad" or ...