WatchWord · Ages 12-18 · In use
nudes
Nude or sexual photos of oneself. "Noods" is a deliberate misspelling used to get past filters.
For parents and educators
Many teens are asked for nudes, often by peers, and some feel pressure to send them. Images of anyone under 18 can spread fast and be used for blackmail. Talk about it before it happens, without shame: it is okay to say no, and if something has already been sent, you will help.
If you’re worried
NeedHelpNow.ca helps youth and families get images taken down. Report threats or adult requests to Cybertip.ca. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.
Where it came from
Long-standing slang; the misspelling spread with filter-dodging on social media.
Also heard as
noods
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