Slang Words
SMDH Meaning, Examples & More
SMDH means “shaking my damn head.”
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SMDH meaning:
SMDH means “shaking my damn head.”
Kids often use this acronym to express displeasure.
For example, if their friend sent them a text message saying, “My mom said we aren’t allowed to go see the new Marvel movie this weekend,” the kid might respond with, “Smh bro.”
SMDH meaning and more: How to talk with your kid about slang
Need to talk with your child about slang meanings? Here are a few conversation starters for kids to help you teach them healthy tech habits.
- “What’s a new word you and your friends are into right now?”
- “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?”
- “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?”
- “If you could describe yourself using just one emoji, which one would you pick?”
