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Student Slang 102

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As a follow-up to the first version, here are a few more slang words and phrases that students use throughout the school day:

jonin: This term has replaced “dissin’ / dissing” from yesteryear’s slang.
Example:
Student-to-student: “Your sneakers are dirty.”
Student reply: “I know you’re not jonin’!

dry: This term describes something or someone that’s boring.
Example:
Scenario: A student walks into a classroom to ask a teacher something. Upon entering, the student looks around and notices that everyone is working. The student may say aloud, “this