Teen Slang · Online & texting

What does “Don't @ me” mean?

Pre-emptive 'don't argue with me about this' attached to an opinion.

Where “Don't @ me” comes from

Twitter culture using @-mentions to argue.

Why teens actually say it

Half-jokingly stakes out a contentious take.

What it means for you as a parent

Benign.

How it’s used

  • “Pineapple belongs on pizza, don’t @ me.” Playfully stating a hot take and pre-blocking the argument.
  • “That movie was overrated, don’t @ me.” Owning an unpopular opinion with a wink. Lighthearted defiance.

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