A Parents guide to decoding the lingo your kids use in texts, on TikTok, and IRL. Fact checked by Elizabeth Brownfield Teens in each generation develop a unique language of their own—and the same can ...

Slang words are more than just a playful twist on language; they’re a reflection of cultural shifts, regional quirks, and generational divides. We all know that language evolves, but sometimes it ...

I'm a parent and teach writing. Watching my kids adopt new slang gives me a window into how expressions go viral, burn out, ...

Vacay is one of many modern entries that are simply shortened versions of actual words. According to Merriam-Webster, the truncated form of vacation was first used in 1991. Does this word-shortening ...

Regional and state-specific slang is a large part of American culture. You can say the same thing in four different states, and it’ll mean four different things. The Pacific Northwest is often left ...

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" ...