February 10, 2026
A metaphorical score of a person's coolness, charisma, or "vibe" at any given moment.

This is the newest way kids "keep score" in social situations. Doing something cool (like a perfect backflip or a witty comeback) gains you Aura Points. Doing something embarrassing (like tripping in public or being "unc") loses you Aura Points. It is a gamified way of looking at social status. If a child says they "lost 1,000 aura," they’ve just done something they find deeply "cringe."
We've compiled this dictionary of common teen slang to help parents communicate with their kids. SafetyMode is the world's most advanced parental safety app for phones, making any Android phone safe for kids. You can find out more and download the app just here.





“I felt that the safety features were really suitable for me to be able to support my child whilst using the phone. It was good that I was able to manage these.”
Jane – Mum of 11 year old
“He couldn't access restricted material and it wasn't even coming up for him due to the settings. It gave me a peace of mind as I can't police him all the time with the phone.”
Tom – Dad of 13 year old