American English relies heavily on slang that rarely appears in textbooks or classrooms. These everyday expressions are used constantly in casual conversations, workplaces, and social settings.

Just like the generations before them, Gen Z has an extensive list of slang words. "Bussin'," "ick," and "mid" are popular among Gen Zers. Social media helps slang spread rapidly, but proper credit is ...

When he explained the "new" Gen Z slang (that's really just Black slang) to Colin Jost, Colin asked why he wasn't quizzing ...

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 13 know. You might think you're hip, but Gen Alpha says certain outdated ...

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

“Look how bro glazed it,” said Alison Luchs, National Gallery of Art’s deputy head of sculpture, pointing to a 16th-century plate.

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" ...

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 ...

If you're not a Black American, there was likely a time when you didn't know what "tea" meant—and no shade, you're likely not alone. It's only in recent years that slang words and phrases from Black ...

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