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.

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 ...

Slang words make the world go around! Nothing explains exactly what we want to say in a more confusing, nonsensical way than good old slang words. Boomers and Gen X will remember "groovy" and "cool" ...

As with any generation, Gen Alpha has its own lexicon of what’s cool and what’s not, and they’re letting everyone older than ...

Vacay is one of many modern entries that are simply shortened versions of actual words. According to Merriam-Webster, the truncated form of vacation was first used in 1991. Does this word-shortening ...

Learn six American English slang words in this quick lesson. Improve your vocabulary and understanding of common American ...

(NEXSTAR) – Need a little help understanding the Gen Alpha kids? You’re not alone, according to a new ranking of the most Googled slang words of 2024. Our lexicon is constantly growing – Merriam ...

Whether you are a seasoned netizen or just getting started, keeping up with the latest internet jargon can take some effort. Not to worry, we have broken down some of the most popular and intriguing ...

Teenagers appear to have a language of their own, and it's keeping parents on their toes. Nearly 3 in 5 parents say they keep up with modern slang to better connect with their teens, according to a ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Researchers have pinpointed the slang words Minnesotans were curious enough about this year to hit up Google in the pursuit of broadening their cultural vocabulary. The folks at ...