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Your guide to English terms as you watch the new season of ‘Ted Lasso.’
Slang
Slang is always changing, but how well do you remember the slang of the past? Can you name the early '00s slang words?
Slang words are constantly changing. How well do you know the current slang Gen Z and Gen Alpha are saying?
Does it really come from "charisma"? Discover the history and meaning of the slang term "rizz" here—tips on how to enhance your own "rizz" not included.
"Lowkenuinely" is a blend of "low-key" and "genuinely," but its specific meaning is actually pretty nuanced.
Have you clocked it?
Why is money called "dough"? What about "bucks"? Dig into the colorful origins of some of English's most enduring money slang.
"LARP" may not always mean what you think, as its meaning has changed a bit over the years.
The social media habit everyone criticizes but secretly understands.
Looking back at the origins of “pick-me” and how the term has evolved.
No, we’re not talking about “middle.” Here’s what the slang word “mid” means.
The slang term “slop” is increasingly used online to describe low-quality content. Here’s what it means and where it came from.
If you're wondering this, you probably are "unc"—but that may not be a bad thing.
From “dead” to “viral,” see how common words have shifted meaning across generations thanks to the rise of internet and pop culture.
The slang term “canon event” exploded online after 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'. Here’s what it means and why people relate to it.
What does it mean to have "lore"? The phrase comes from the idea of "lore" as personal backstory and has taken on a new life in Gen Z internet culture.
Why do people call police “12”? Explore the origins of this slang term, how it spread through music and pop culture, and what it actually means today.
We can tell where you're from, depending on which of these slang words you use.
Why do people say “the devil is beating his wife” during a sunshower? Here’s the meaning behind the Southern saying and how it connects to weather folklore.
The popular slang insult "NPC" actually has its roots in Dungeons & Dragons.
Learn what "DTM" means and how to use it in conversation.
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