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MONKA

MONKA

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Hey there fellow grown-ups, it’s your friendly neighbourhood PixelatedDad here to help you understand the latest lingo that kids are using in their text messages. Today, we’re talking about the word or acronym “monka.”

Now, I know what you’re thinking, “What in tarnation is a monka?” Well, fear not my friends, for I have done some extensive research (aka I asked my 13-year-old nephew) and I’m here to enlighten you.

Apparently, “monka” is used to express anxiety or nervousness in a situation. So, for example, if your kid texts you “I have a big test tomorrow, monka,” it means they’re feeling a bit anxious about the upcoming exam.

But why “monka,” you ask? Well, from what I gather, it originated from a Twitch emote of a cartoonish-looking face of a monk, with wide-opened eyes and an open mouth, that is used to express a similar emotion of anxiety or nervousness.

So, there you have it folks, the latest use of “monka” in the world of kids’ text messages. Now, go forth and impress your children with your newfound knowledge. And remember, always stay hip and cool like me, PixelatedDad!

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Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.