This has been trendy since last year, so it’s not brand new. But it’s also REALLY not brand new . . .
Is your teenager’s new favorite phrase “CLOCKED IT”? Google says searches for it just hit an all-time high.
It means what you think: to notice something and make a mental note. But kids are using it in a much broader way than their parents would.
A TikTok mom explained the different ways she’s seen it used. They might say, “Your nails look nice. Clocked it.” Or they might hear some juicy gossip and say, “Clocked that tea.” (Here’s the video.)
@mamateaches711 Replying to @Sonya Russell we did the homework and have found out (sort of) the meaning of “clocked it.” Guess we should get rid of the 👏🏼 emoji. The new kids say we don’t do that anymore 😂. CLOCKED IT. #teacher #teachermama #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #teachertok #parent ♬ original sound – Jessica | Teacher•Mama
It’s been popular on social media since last year. But it’s trending right now, partly because more kids, and parents, have been hearing it since the new school year started up.
Using the word “clocked” to describe something you noticed isn’t really new at all. Merriam-Webster says the first known usage was almost a century ago, way back in 1929.
