Most Popular Slang 2024. Lots of popular terms that have become mainstream, including slay, extra, period, cap, and more, are derived from african american vernacular english (aave). Teens often use abbreviations and slang when texting which can confuse parents, such as brb (be right back) and lol (laugh out loud).

You may hear dozens of slang words around your college campus. We’re starting off strong with one of the most widely used slang terms of recent.