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Teen slang is continuing to evolve as Utah kids return to school this month.

Brooke Naumoff's 2025 slang guide helps parents and teachers understand current teen language.

Recent research says using slang can enhance skills like reading comprehension and empathy in young people.

SALT LAKE CITY — Here are a few "foreign language" phrases you might soon be hearing in the halls of Utah's middle schools and high schools:

"J'aime bien tes baskets!"

Translation from French to English: "I like your sneakers!"

"A dónde vamos a almorzar?"

That's Spanish, of course, for "So where are we going for lunch?"

And you might be reaching for your translator app while eavesdropping on this linguistic exchange of American teen slang:

Teen 1: "I'm feinin' over that new Netflix show — i

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