When Tony Thorne first started researching slang, he was largely on his own. This was in the ’80s, when, according to Thorne, the academic community “virtually ignored” slang as a part of linguistics.

Terms like “Skibidi,” “Tradwife,” “Work Wife,” and “Delulu” have all made their way to the Cambridge Dictionary this year, giving a glimpse at the ever-evolving nature of the English language. Most of ...

Kids are using the word “choppleganger” online and at school. Here’s what it means, where it came from and what parent's ...

People in this online community answered the question of what slang terms can drive a person insane. The responses are some pretty cringe expressions, which prompt people to close their eyes and cover ...

Language is constantly evolving, but when you get to be of a—let’s say parental—age, it sure feels like it starts evolving a lot faster than it used to. Add in the instantaneous speed and ...

The digital language can be a complex world, but many use it to find laughter and meaningful connection with others. For people older than 25 (or anyone who is not chronically online) digital slang ...

Language change is driven by its younger speakers. Source: Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels Every language has its stock of basic terms and concepts. In English, words like “table” and “chair” seem as fixed ...