From ‘corny on the bob’ to ‘mogging’ – the bizarre new teen slang words leaving parents baffled

IF you thought the nonsensical kiddie catchphrase ”six-seven” was bad enough, a new loony lexicon is plaguing the internet and baffling poor parents in its wake. With weeks to go until the school holidays come to a close, you may hear your bored teen accuse you of acting “corny on the bob, off the bob”. With weeks to go until the school holidays come to a close, parents may hear bored teens accuse you of acting ‘corny on the bob, off the bob’ Credit: Getty Here we break down the loco lingo so you can get down with the Gen Alpha and Gen Z kids . . . Credit: Getty Or they may rate your dinner as “dime”. Much like “six-seven” — a playful phrase with no actual meaning — many of these sayings are baffling. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! Here we break down the loco lingo so you can get down with the Gen Alpha and Gen Z kids . . . Corny on the bob, off the bob: A person acting differently depending on who they are around. Bet: Put your bookies’ slips away, this actually means you “OK, sure, sounds good”. Mogging: Not your beloved ­family cat, it derives from “alpha Male of the Group” and means someone who is outshining or ­outdoing ­others. No cap: Your teen is telling you they are not lying. Tope: A positive word, a mix of “totally” and “dope”, meaning ­amazing. Most read in Fabulous Delulu: This is not linked to the ­Scottish Shout singer, it’s similar to delusional — meaning that person holds ­farcical beliefs. Skibidi: Something bad, evil or ­negative. Aura points: A playful ranking ­system of someone’s energy, ­presence or what they bring to a social scenario. Sigma: Not just a letter in the Greek alphabet. It’s someone cool and confident, who is self-reliant and doesn’t follow the crowd. Tweaking: An insult to describe someone who is overreacting or acting irrational without just reason. Ship them: Not sending someone overseas, it’s approving of, or ­hoping for, a romantic coupling. Quiet on the creek: Like quiet on set, it’s a request to hush up. Sip tea: Instead of spilling the tea (meaning to share gossip), it’s when you tell someone to mind their own business. Dime: An attractive person, considered a ten out of ten. It could also be used to give something else top marks, like for dinner. Curve: To reject, ignore or brush off someone’s flirtatious messages or romantic interest. Comment now