Teen Slang · Social & friendship

What does “CEO of” mean?

Jokingly the best at or most associated with something. 'She's the CEO of being late.'

Where “CEO of” comes from

Twitter/TikTok hyperbole format from the late 2010s.

Why teens actually say it

A playful way to crown someone the master of a trait.

What it means for you as a parent

Benign humor.

How it’s used

  • “She’s the CEO of being five minutes late.” Joking that someone’s the absolute best at a quirk. Teasing.
  • “I’m the CEO of forgetting my charger.” Self-deprecating brag about a habit. Lighthearted.

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