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Sneaky Link
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
A secret romantic or sexual meet-up that one or both people are hiding from family, friends, or a partner. The phrase was popularized by music and has become casual teen vocabulary. Even when used as a joke, it normalizes the idea of secret meetings, which matters for safety conversations.
How to bring it up with your kid
"I have heard kids use the phrase sneaky link. I’m not asking if you have one. I’m asking if you know what it means and what you think about secret meet-ups. If anyone you know is meeting up with someone in private, that’s when I most want to hear about it, no matter what." Lead with safety, and keep punishment out of it.