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Everything you need to know about the Gen Z buzzword, including its origins and when to use it.

Go with ‘goozlum’ instead of ‘gravy’ this Thanksgiving.

Get the 411 on six-seven.

‘Through thick and thin’ wasn’t always figurative. Here’s how Chaucer and other medieval writers used the phrase.

The slang term for our mental health professionals has a rather grim history.

Keeping track of what your kids are saying and meaning can be something of a parental nightmare. We’re here to help.

It’s time to brush up on your vocabulary.

Cutting down on syllables is just one reason ‘cop’ became synonymous with ‘police officer.’

The Arnold Schwarzenegger–starring Netflix series takes its title from World War II military slang. Here’s what 'fubar' means.

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ isn’t just an enduring summer classic—it also includes plenty of fun slang terms that’ll make you feel like its Shark Week all year long.

A knight throwing down his glove in Medieval Europe meant serious business.

Cars aren’t a piece of fruit, so how did they come to be associated with lemons? Discover how this slang term got adopted in the automotive world and what it really means.

Tired of corporate lingo? You‘re not alone. A new report breaks down which office phrases Americans wish would disappear for good.

Everyone knows a buck means a dollar. But not everyone knows why.

Military slang grew by leaps and bounds during the Vietnam War. Here are some terms worth knowing.

The Vietnamese word ‘cột sống’ technically means “spine”—but to the country’s Gen Zers, it’s slang for something else entirely.

If you‘re wondering what FAFO or SMH means, you aren‘t alone.

There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.

We dig down to the root of the issue.

Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?

If you’ve ever looked up the definition of “gaslighting,” you’re not alone.

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You might be surprised to learn that many words have origins from ancient Greek and Roman mythological creatures. Here are 12 examples.

Before we used the internet, these words meant something else entirely. Read on to learn the original meaning of 10 everyday internet terms.

Where the word “woke” came from and how it’s used today.

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