Teen Slang · Social & friendship

What does “Juice” mean?

Influence, power, or clout. 'He's got juice' = he has pull or status.

Where “Juice” comes from

Hip-hop slang dating to the 1992 film 'Juice'; the social-status sense carried into online culture.

Why teens actually say it

A compact way to talk about someone's social capital or sway in a group.

What it means for you as a parent

Harmless. Just describes status, not anything substance-related in this context.

How it’s used

  • “Ask him to host — he’s got juice with the seniors.” Pointing out someone’s social pull. Matter-of-fact respect.
  • “She lost all her juice after that drama.” Noting a drop in someone’s influence. Observational.

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