Curious about the current slang that your children might be using? Today, our focus is on the term “bump”, a drug slang that specifically refers to snorting substances such as cocaine.
The Meaning of "Bump" In Drug Slang
In the unofficial dictionary of drug slang, "bump" is a term often linked to substance misuse. Its specific use is connected to the act of snorting drugs, most commonly cocaine. When someone says they're taking a "bump", they mean they're about to snort a small, usually measured amount of said drug.This particular slang is concerning due to its casual usage, making it seem like a harmless activity. However, it is essential to remember the potential danger associated with the substances referenced by the term "bump".
Recognizing Other Drug Slang
Aside from “bump,” there’s a plethora of lingo kids might use to veil drug or alcohol usage. Text messages, social media, and chats are common platforms where such slang can appear. Learning about such words and phrases is a significant step towards understanding potential dangers. Be sure to check out our comprehensive drug slang guide to familiarize yourself with this language and the meanings behind them.
Starting a Conversation With Your Child About Slang
Understanding the slang your kid uses is not just about prevention and caution, but also about bridging the gap between your worlds. To help you discuss slang definitions with your child, we suggest these conversation starters:
- Current Slang Trends: Start by asking, “What’s a new word you and your friends are into right now?” This can be an open invitation to talk about language trends.
- Engage With Their Jargon: Relate by sharing past slang, like “When I was your age, people would say something was ‘all that and a bag of chips’ if it was awesome. What’s your favorite word to describe something as cool?”
- Discuss Emoji Usage: Take into consideration the power of emoticons. “I know emojis can mean something different to kids than they do to parents. Are there any emojis I use that you think I should stop using?”
- Use Emojis to Understand Them Better: Encourage them to express their feelings and identities in a fun way. “If you could describe yourself using just one emoji, which one would you pick?”
Stay Ahead with Parentaler's Slang Alert Feature
Keeping up with the latest slang in online communication can be challenging, especially for parents. That's why we've introduced Slang Alert in our Parentaler app – a tool to help you stay aware. With it, customize keywords, receive real-time warnings, and gain contextual understanding. Parentaler's Slang Alert feature sends alerts to parents' phones when their child uses specific monitored slang words.Parenting in a connected world can feel like sailing unknown waters, but with Parentaler, you'll be ahead. Don’t just monitor – understand and participate. Utilize Slang Alert and become the proactive parent your child desires. Join the conversation and enhance your digital parenting with Parentaler.