down with the kids
Hip to teens
Down with the kids describes someone, typically an older adult, who stays current with youth culture, trends, and slang.
The phrase is often used self-deprecatingly or ironically by people trying to appear relevant to younger generations: Dad thinks he's down with the kids because he uses TikTok.
It can also be used mockingly toward someone whose attempts to seem youthful come across as forced or cringeworthy.
- fashion-forwardEmbracing emerging styles
- capCovering for top
- gaming cultureShared practices among players
- slangInformal in-group vocabulary
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
pop culture · esports · drip · on fleek · influencer culture · trendspotting · sneakers · vibe · streetwear · emoji · humor · meme · tech-savvy · social media · mentorship · mutual understanding · music festivals · boomer
down with the kidsout of touch
Lacking current awareness
behind the times · old-fashioned · unhip · square · fogeyish
down with the kidsstuffy
Lacking fresh air
stiff · unapproachable · out of step · set in one's ways · stodgy