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Get the 411 on six-seven.

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.

‘Six feet under’ may be an obvious nod to death, but other phrases are a little trickier.

On the possible origins of ‘wazoo,’ and why things are said to tumble out of it.

“Circle back,” “dodgy,” and “bandwidth” are popular slang terms.

From ‘dingus’ to ‘da kine,’ these all-purpose terms have got you covered no matter what you’re trying to say.

Get bugged up and enjoy some laughing soup until you’re in your airs!

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Pay attention next time you see this hand gesture on the road—it could save you from an accident (or a speeding ticket).

Here are 10 fun historical alternatives to boring old ‘pregnant.’

The popular baseball idiom for a rough estimate has been around for decades. But who coined it?

Fall is here, and you’re getting hungry. Feast on this cornucopia of etymologies for seasonal veggies straight from the garden.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Ever wonder how to pronounce that creamy, tangy sauce on your gyro? Turns out, there‘s more than one way.

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