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Emojis and online slang guide

This is a practical guide explaining popular emojis, slang words, abbreviations, and tone indicators commonly used by children and young people online. 

It helps parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, and professionals better understand youth digital communication, including hidden meanings, internet culture references, and potential risk signals. The resource supports safer and more informed communication in the digital environment.

Emoji and Online Slang Guide
  • Latvian Safer Internet Centre
  • Latvian
  • parents and caregivers, teachers, educators and professionals
  • Latvia

This is a practical guide explaining popular emojis, slang words, abbreviations, and tone indicators commonly used by children and young people online. 

It helps parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, and professionals better understand youth digital communication, including hidden meanings, internet culture references, and potential risk signals. The resource supports safer and more informed communication in the digital environment.

Emoji and Online Slang Guide
  • Latvian Safer Internet Centre
  • Latvian
  • parents and caregivers, teachers, educators and professionals
  • Latvia