Teen Slang · Social & friendship

What does “Receipts” mean?

Proof of what someone said or did — screenshots, texts, photos. 'Post the receipts or it didn't happen.'

Decoded for parents by Pouya & Hengameh, parents of two — the team behind My Teen's World.

Where “Receipts” comes from

From the literal idea of a receipt as proof; popularized in stan and gossip Twitter culture in the 2010s, often paired with 'tea.'

Teens use it to demand or offer evidence in an argument or piece of gossip.

Harmless on its own — it just means proof. Worth noting that 'collecting receipts' on a peer can tip into screenshot-based drama.

“Post the receipts or it didn’t happen.” Demanding proof — screenshots — before believing a claim.
“I’ve got receipts, she literally texted me that.” Confidently holding evidence to back up an accusation.