Slang Words

What Does YOLO Mean? Definition, Examples & More

YOLO is an acronym that stands for "you only live once." Often used when doing something risky or spontaneous.

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What does YOLO mean?

YOLO is an acronym that stands for "you only live once." Often used when doing something risky or spontaneous.

For instance, you may hear your child say, "I'm gonna do a backflip into the pool — YOLO!"

YOLO 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?”

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