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ContextPhrase · Ages 12-18 · In use

menty b

Menty b is a playful short form of "mental breakdown." Depressy is a joking short form of "depressed."

Three tests in one day, I'm having a menty b.

For parents and educators

Mostly used for everyday stress, the same way adults say "I'm losing it." The light tone can also make it easier for a kid to hint that something is really wrong. If it comes up often, ask about it with curiosity instead of correcting the word.

Where it came from

Online humour that softens how people talk about stress and low moods.

Also heard as

depressy

Sources

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