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Bestie
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
Used to address a close friend, sometimes ironically toward strangers. Teens call their friend group their besties, and a quick "bestie..." before a sentence can either be loving or low-key shady depending on tone.
How to bring it up with your kid
"My bestie at school showed me a video." Use it the way they do: "That's so bestie of you." Lean in and you stay current without trying too hard.