What does DANK mean?
Definition, Use Cases, Examples

DANK Meaning

DANK means high quality. DANK is an internet slang term that conveys the quality of excellence and also refers to weird or especially edgy memes.

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How is DANK used? Use Cases & Examples

Originally used as a descriptive of high-quality marijuana,the meaning of the slang term DANK has expanded to a general adjective for anything that is positive or attractive. DANK is also used to describe odd memes or memes that are overused due to being viral.

Examples of how your teen might use the slang term DANK:

-Did you get that bud from Bradley?
-Yeah, some dank shit.

-My aunt said the weed in Amsterdam is dank!

-Those jeans are dank!

-That grumpy cat meme is so dank.

How to Identify if your child is using the DANK slang word

You might learn your child is using this slang term by chance when a text pops up on the phone screen. But while the slang term DANK is often harmless, other teenage slang terms could indicate that your teen is talking about risky behaviors or communicating with potentially dangerous people.

Having a parental control app on your child’s phone will give you peace of mind by alerting you to your child’s exposure to risks encountered on their phone. With a parental control app installed on your child’s phone, you have the control to set alerts to help your teen avoid the pitfalls of predators, drug dealers, and other negative influences. Having the ability to vary the level of monitoring gives you the power to choose what is right for your child, and these levels can be adjusted easily at any time.

How to talk with your child about use of the DANK slang word

Although the term DANK has lost some of its punch through overuse, it continues to rate as a popular slang expression. Aside from its use as an adjective to describe marijuana, this slang term as used to describe memes affords you the opportunity to have interesting talks with your teen. Here are some ideas for talking with your kid about the term DANK as it relates to memes:

  • What’s your favorite dank meme source?
  • My favorite dank memes are the ones that use classical art. What are yours?
  • Did you realize that Pepe the Frog was a popular and inoffensive dank meme before it was used as a hate symbol?
  • What’s the edgiest dank meme you’ve seen?

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