WORDS

From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.

There’s a two-part history to the origins of why we call pants a “pair” when it’s only one item of clothing. We explore the interesting background here.

Everything you need to know about where the term came from and how we use it today.

If you’ve been too embarrassed to ask the Gen Alpha kids in your life, here’s a rundown of what “skibidi” means and where it came from.

You’re far from the only one who does it, so why do we resort to weather when making small talk?

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

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.

We’re giving you permission to disobey your stodgy old high school English teacher.

New data shows the most difficult Wordle games to figure out this year.

If you work in a corporate setting, it’s likely you’ve heard these terms tossed around this year.

Chances are you’ve heard some of these terms over the past year—whether you understood what they meant or not.