Their slang is just as fascinating as it is confusing. Which is why Prodigy Education, a game-based learning company, surveyed 1,000 parents and teachers to gauge their understanding of it.
Prodigy found that 72% of parents discovered using slang with their children strengthened their relationship. While 36% of parents feel disconnected from their children's slang vocabulary.
"Looksmaxxers" are "part of a booming digital community of young men seeking to enhance their physical attractiveness," according to the New York Times.
It's used "to describe something that is strange, bad, or weird. It's often used humorously to refer to bizarre situations or things that seem out of place," according to Prodigy.
It "is used to describe a fashion look or style that is highly distinctive and leaves a lasting impression on others," according to social media analytics company Keyhole.
It is a "looksmaxxing" technique "in which a person presses their tongue to the roof of the mouth to make their jawline look tighter and slimmer," according to the American Association of Orthodontists.
It "is an abbreviated form of the expression 'hold this loss'...conveying the idea that the individual should gracefully accept their defeat," according to Keyhole.
It's "used to encourage someone to continue what they're doing without interference, especially when they're in the process of strategizing, honing their craft, or pursuing a creative effort," according to Prodigy.
It's used jokingly to "describe their actions or style as reserved and modest, often while doing something that is the complete opposite," according to Prodigy.
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