(colloquial) headphones.
(colloquial) headphones.
Cans means: headphones.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
cans means: headphones.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
Cans means: headphones.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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Tbf I got locked in a room* during the derby for cash** *living room **cans
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(slang, vulgar) breasts.
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“I went on a mission to find the best supermarket baked beans, and I was surprised by the winner. I tested cans from 7 major UK supermarkets.”
“What cans are you lookin at hun?”
“Tbf I got locked in a room* during the derby for cash** *living room **cans”
“Stop over-engineering your physics. I stripped collision from 80% of my environment and gained 40 FPS instantly. Players don't need physics-enabled trash cans; they need a stable frame rate. What’s your favorite "dirty" optimization trick? ⚙️ #gamedev #indiedev”
“Attacking some of the Spurs lackluster POA defense with Wemby in drop can offer some upside for the Timberwolves. They flow into a ghost for Naz Reid then a ball screen with Rudy Gobert. Keldon Johnson just stands in front of Rudy Gobert's screen, Naz cans the three.”
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