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Modern Teen Slang: Abbreviations and New Meanings

Explore the world of modern teen slang with abbreviations and new word meanings. Discover the latest trends and understand the language used by English-speaking teenagers in online chats.

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Modern Teen Slang: Abbreviations and New Meanings

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  1. and Chat

  2. Slang • Words, word-combinations used in a colloquial (very informal) speech. It is usually used by teenagers and low-class people. • Can include new meanings of the words and new words.

  3. Slang is also used by people of different professions. (Jargon) • Computer (App - a computer software application; Blog - an online diary, journal or commentary; Egosurf - to search for one's own name on the Internet) • Criminals (Creeper (рептилия) –а burglar who moves silently round a house while the occupants are at home)

  4. Banking (Loonie – the Canadian dollarThe ‘Loonie’ comes from the picture of a Loon (гагара)on the $1 coin)

  5. Modern Teen Slang • Abbreviations (Contractions)

  6. Modern Teen Slang • New words/meanings Ship – relationship/friendship Dime – the best, in the rating 1-10 it’s 10 Nope – No Yeap – Yes Cheddar - cash, money (‘I need some cheddar to buy this new video game.‘) Crunk – awesome, awesome time Rides– sneakers (People say ‘Don't step on my new white rides') Cop out – hide the truth Bug eyed – with the eyes wide opened

  7. Think yourself Good bye • GB – • LOL – • OMG – • PLZ – • GF – • GR8 – • IH8U – • PPL – • PSP – • RUOK – Laughing Out Loud Oh My God/Oh My Gosh Please Girlfriend Great I Hate You People PlayStation Portable Are You OK?

  8. Why and where do people use slang?

  9. Guess the meaning! • Have a B/F? • Hi! ruok? U missed my bday • Dad, UR the best, <3 this PSP, THNX • CD9 CMB L8ER • AFAIK his add haven’t changed • *Sends flowers with a card* “It’s 4U” • B ready IAM • RU goin’ to the cinema 2da? – I’ll go 2mor

  10. Now become English-speaking teenagers and make up a dialogue in an on-line chat.

  11. For more info go on-line • Самые общеупотребительные сокращения (http://www.leleka-online.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=590&t=1175) • A glossary of teen slang (http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/glossary-teen-slang#2) • 14 Teen Slang Terms Decoded For Middle-Age Parents (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/14-teen-slang-terms-decoded-for-confused-middle-age-parents_us_56c49aaee4b0b40245c88cec) • Text Messaging and Online Chat Abbreviations (http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/textmessageabbreviations.asp) • Computer slang (https://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/Computer/) • Banking slang (https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/career-path-guides/investment-banking/investment-banking-slang-learn-lingo/)

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