Slang evolves quickly, and certain words just don’t mean the same to every generation. If you’re over 30, you’ve likely used phrases that now sound nostalgic or even puzzling to younger folks. Here ...

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Slang, a term for the informal, non-standard lingo used in social settings, doesn’t originate in a vacuum. The invented words we casually throw around come from the culture around us, particularly the ...

The English language is a vast, ever-changing sea, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the United Kingdom. While the US and the UK may share a language, the everyday conversation can sound like ...

Do you know what aura farming is? What's skibidi toilet? Why is Ohio special? And are you a sigma? If you can answer any of these questions, chances are you have brainrot, as the kids call it. If you ...

Stuck trying to understand what the younger generation is saying this holiday season? From “ate” to “rizz” and everything in ...

"That's so sus, Mom!" Got a kiddo in Generation Z or Generation Alpha? Then everything must be "sus." "Sus" is short for "suspicious," according to Urban Dictionary, and it represents a distrust of ...

In the realm of pop culture, new phrases and slang are constantly being introduced to growing audiences, but the origins of these words are often overlooked, hiding the rich history and connection to ...

Confused by today’s slang? Don’t worry; knowing what a new word is meant to express can get overwhelming at times for anyone. I’ll be the first to admit that modern day slang can be irritating. I ...

Choppelganger is the latest Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang term taking over social media. Blending “chopped” and “doppelganger,” ...