What are common Italian slang expressions used by youth

Common Italian slang expressions used by youth often come from casual, everyday interactions and pop culture, reflecting current trends and social attitudes. Some popular Italian youth slang expressions include:

• “Bella zio!” — A casual greeting meaning “Hey dude!” or “What’s up, dude!”
• “Figo”/“Figa” — Meaning cool or awesome, often used to describe something fashionable or likable.
• “Scialla” — A relaxed way of saying “take it easy” or chill.
• “Bomba” — Used to describe something excellent or amazing.
• “Che palle!” — Expression of boredom or annoyance, literally “what balls!” but used to mean “what a drag!”
• “Sbatti” — Slang for something annoying or a hassle.
• “Daje” — An encouragement phrase, meaning “come on” or “let’s go.”
• “Tipo” — Used similar to “like” in English, filler word among youths.
• “Sballare” — To have a good time, get high, or party hard.

These expressions are often heard among young Italians in casual conversations and social media. Youth slang often varies by region and can evolve quickly with new trends and influences from music, movies, and the internet. ^{3, 8}

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