Teen Slang · Social & friendship

What does “Blocky” mean?

Blocked on social media but not announced. 'He blockied me out of nowhere.'

Where “Blocky” comes from

Casual texting coinage for the act of being blocked.

Why teens actually say it

Names the small social sting of discovering you've been blocked.

What it means for you as a parent

Benign. Just describes social media drama.

How it’s used

  • “She blockied me and won’t even say why.” Confused and stung by a silent social-media block.
  • “Wait, am I blockied? I can’t see his posts anymore.” Realizing they’ve been quietly cut off. A little anxious.

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