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Fanum Tax

Teen slang, explained for parents.

What it means

Taking a portion of someone else's food. Named after streamer Fanum who would grab food from others during livestreams. "I'm taking fanum tax on your fries." Used constantly by younger kids.

How to bring it up with your kid

No concern at all. Pure playground humor. If they fanum tax your dinner, play along: "I accept, but there is a fanum tax on dessert too."

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