Emoji Cheat Sheet
Lost in your teen's emo is? ere's a break down of the top teen
slang for when you need a $uick reference or when you want to
show off your "cool mom" skills.
No Cap
Bae
Let's start with an easy one, shall we?
No cap means "no lie" or "for real," often
Many of you probably know this one:
used to emphasize someone is not
bae, short for babe or baby. It literally
exaggerating about something hard to
stands for "before all else," and is a term
believe or could be used as a callout if
of endearment for your special someone.
someone is exaggerating.
Keeping it 100
Dead
As in, "dead from LOLing." Something was
To be authentic and truthful, as in
so cute, so outrageous or so comical that
"keeping it real." It can also mean trying
you fell over dead in a fit of giggles.
your absolute best — striving for 100%.
Sips Tea
That's Fire
Simply put, this one means "spill the tea," or
Can refer to a person or their fashion,
"spill the gossip." It could also be used to
situation, performance, album, etc.
mean, "please go on, I'm listening" in
meaning it is exceptionally cool or
response to a story you want
great — literally "lit," if you will.
to hear more about.
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