Free from Porchswing Technology
Learn the lingo your grandkids speak
Porchswing Lingo teaches you modern slang, tech terms, texting abbreviations, and social media lingo with friendly flashcards and quizzes — in plain English, at your own pace. New words added regularly so you're always in the loop.
117+
Words
4
Categories
2
Ways to learn
Slang
6-7
A nonsense phrase (said "six-seven") that doesn't really mean anything on its own — people just say it because it's a trend, often with a hand-tilting gesture
Tech
Slop
Low-quality, mass-produced content made by AI — pictures, videos, or writing that feels fake or thrown together
Texting
LOL
Laugh Out Loud — something is funny
Social Media
Rage Bait
A post or video made on purpose to make people angry, because angry comments and shares get more attention
Categories
Four categories, one friendly mission
Whether the grandkids are texting “NGL that's bussin'” or your internet provider is talking about “bandwidth,” we've got you covered.
Simple as a Sunday morning
No downloads, no accounts, no confusion. Just open it and learn.
1
Flip through flashcards
See the word, then tap to reveal a plain-English meaning and a real-world example of how it's used.
2
Test yourself with a quiz
Switch to quiz mode and see how many you can get right — four choices, friendly instant feedback.
3
Learn a few new words
We add fresh slang and tech terms regularly, so you're never lost in a conversation with the grandkids.
Built for you, free to use
We made Porchswing Lingo because our clients kept asking what these words mean. It will always be free. If it's helped you feel a little more in the loop and you'd like to chip in, it keeps the lights on and new words coming.