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Mogging
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
Asserting dominance over someone through appearance, status, or achievements. "He mogged the whole room." Closely related to looksmaxxing culture. Can be used as humor but also reflects a worldview where appearance determines social worth.
How to bring it up with your kid
"I've seen that word online, what does it mean in your friend group?" If it's just banter, fine. If it connects to appearance obsession or ranking people by looks, it's worth a real conversation about what actually matters.