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Lucy Wigley

What is a 'brat summer', why is your teen saying it and who is Charli XCX?

Teenage girls having fun at a party.

If you've heard your teen mention having a 'brat summer,' you'll probably want to know what they're talking about - and there's quite a lot to unpick about this viral phrase.

When it comes to teenage slang words, how on earth are parents meant to keep up? The endless carousel of new terms and phrases means just when you think you're on top if it, something else is added to the Urban Dictionary - and you're left feeling like you have no idea what your teens are talking about once again.

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