If Your Teen Calls Something 'Polyester', It's Definitely Not A Compliment

“The term has gained traction among Gen Z, calling out polyester lifestyles, videos, and even people.”

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

If you’ve been spending more quality time with – or around – your teenager over the summer, you might’ve overheard some unusual sayings and phrases.

From chatting about larping to telling mates to ‘call an Uber’, there’s always some new terminology or phrase entering their vocabulary.

And the latest, according to language trends experts at Preply, is the term ‘polyester’.

What does ‘polyester’ mean in teen slang?

Polyester – in the usual sense – is a synthetic fabric derived from........

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