Teen Slang · Safety to watch

What does “Doxxing” mean?

Publicly revealing someone's private personal information (real name, address, school) online to harass them.

Where “Doxxing” comes from

Hacker culture term from the 1990s; now mainstream.

Why teens actually say it

Names a serious form of online abuse with real-world consequences.

What it means for you as a parent

RED FLAG. Doxxing is dangerous and often illegal; if your teen is being doxxed, document, report, and contact authorities.

How it’s used

  • “Someone’s doxxing her, they posted her address.” Alarm over private info shared to harass. A real safety concern.
  • “Don’t post your school online, that’s how doxxing starts.” A peer warning about protecting personal details. Genuinely cautious.

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