I am a mom in my thirties, meaning I have zero authority over what is acceptable slang. I will even admit to having Googled a few words, so I could stop wondering who this damn Felicia woman was, and why everyone was saying goodbye to her. I realize that consulting Urban Dictionary to keep up with what’s cool is decidedly not on fleek, and I obviously have no business using these words in their correct form.
I do, however have some authority on parent lingo. I can speak toddler-ese with the best of them and can tell the difference between a baby saying, “Ma! Ma!”and “Ma? Ma?” Since, moms have given so much to the world already, I think we deserve the right to decide what the latest slang means.
- On Fleek
Real version: When something you are doing/wearing is on point. I.E. This outfit is on fleek.
Mom version: Something you bought on sale at the weekly flea market. I.E. I got this outfit on fleek for only $10!

Dress and pinwheel both on fleek!
- Netflix and chill
Real version: Have sex. (May or may not involve actual Netflix watching)
Mom version: Binge watch “House of Cards” and pass out at 8:30 p.m.

Settling in for a night with Frank Underwood
3. Bae
Real version: An acronym for before anything else, a term of endearment.
Mom version: A shorter word for bagel. I.E. I could really go for a bae and a schmear.
- Squad
Real version: Your core group of friends.
Mom version: The kids. I.E. Sorry we’re late, took forever to get the squad ready.
Bonus: Squad Goals: Getting the kids to do something successfully. I.E. Brothers aren’t fighting! #SquadGoals!
- Stay woke:
Real version: Being aware and mindful of important social issues.
Mom Version: Trying to function on almost no sleep. I.E. The baby kept me up all night, I’m just trying to stay woke.

Stay woke like a boss!
I’m sure by the time this is published, most or all of these terms will already be obsolete. I look forward to momifying the next batch.
Until then, bye, Felicia! (By that I mean, goodbye to anyone named Felicia. Hope you have a lovely day!)
I used to teach high school and would just ask my students what everything meant… this year as a stay at home mom, I feel so out of the loop!
That’s okay. Make up your own stuff!
This was hilarious!!!! I had to look up Felicia too!!!! (And I’m nearing 50!) Gotta share this- all moms can surely relate to all of these!!
Glad I wasn’t the only one!
And thanks for sharing!
Absolutely hilarious! Made me smile!
Happy you liked it!