What does your teen mean by “huzz”?

Explaining teen slang

Quick summary

• “Huzz” is teen slang for a girl they like, but it stems from a disrespectful term so it’s not exactly polite
• The word comes from online trends and is often used playfully, though your teen might not realise its origin
• A calm chat about its meaning can help them think about how language affects others, without making it a big deal

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If you’ve overheard your teen or their friends talking about “huzz” lately, you’re not alone. 

This new bit of slang has started cropping up in schools, group chats and TikToks, and lots of parents are left wondering what it actually means.

Here’s a straightforward explanation of what “huzz” means, where it comes from, and why your teen might be using it, so you can decide how (or if) to address it.

What does “huzz” mean?

In short, “huzz” is a slang term teens are using to refer to girls – often in a way that borrows from older, less polite slang.

At its most innocent, some teens use “huzz” simply to mean a girl they like or want to impress – similar to saying crush, boo, or pookie. 

You might hear it in a sentence like:

“I’ve got to look good for my huzz.”

But many teens are also aware that “huzz” comes from an internet-mangled version of hoes – which is a disrespectful American slang word for women. 

So while your teen may be using it playfully and without bad intentions, it’s worth knowing that it’s not exactly a polite word.

As a parent, you might want to gauge how your teen is using it, and how much, before stepping in. 

They might not fully realise its origins, and a calm conversation about why some people find it offensive could be more helpful than a telling-off.

Where does “huzz” come from?

Like so much of today’s slang, “huzz” seems to have started online. 

Streamers and influencers began using the term around 2023, and it quickly spread through TikTok and gaming culture.

One viral trend involved teens approaching a group of girls and saying:

“Greetings and salutations, huzz.”

…before asking a question – which is likely how many picked it up. 

It’s a good example of how internet slang and meme culture cross over into real life.

Are there other words like “huzz”?

Yes – and you might have heard them too. 

Teens have adapted the pattern of “huzz” into similar-sounding words for different groups:

• bruzz: meaning their male friends or “bros”
• gruzz: a joking way to refer to older people (from “grandma/grandpa”)

These are usually more light-hearted and less loaded than “huzz,” but still part of the same trend.

What should parents do about it?

There’s no need to panic if you hear your teen use “huzz.” 

Many don’t mean any harm by it, and may not even know it comes from a disrespectful word.

If you feel comfortable, you might want to gently ask them where they heard it and what they think it means. 

This could be a good chance to chat about how language affects others, and why some words can be seen as offensive – even if they sound funny or harmless in a meme.

But you also don’t have to make a big deal of it if you don’t feel it’s needed. 

Language changes quickly, and many of these trends disappear as fast as they arrive.

Why understanding “huzz” (and other slang) matters

Slang is always evolving and sometimes baffling. 

Whether your teen is saying “huzz,” “bruzz,” “rizz,” or anything else, a little understanding and open conversation can go a long way.

Knowing what these words mean helps you stay connected to their world, and gives you the chance to talk about how language can affect others. 

Even if you choose not to bring it up just yet, being in the know puts you in a stronger position if and when they do.

And if nothing else, you might just get to embarrass them (in the best way) by dropping a casual “huzz” into conversation yourself.