LOL has been a part of Internet culture since the '80s. It's time to break down its history, significance, meaning, and ...

We live in an era where even the strangest words can make national headlines.You’ve probably heard a term, phrase, or slang ...

This is a series about the mysteries of internet speak. The choppelganger feeds ducks. She finds most romantic comedies to be choppelganger.

Each year, the internet gives birth to a new lexicon, one that's as fast-moving and unpredictable as the online trends that fuel it. 2025 is no different, with a fresh crop of viral slang that’s ...

On Version History: the long reign of AOL Instant Messenger, the messaging app that maybe never should have existed at all. On Version History: the long reign of AOL Instant Messenger, the messaging ...

In many languages, the most common slang words concern body parts, sex, money and intoxicating substances. Yet Mr Green does not think slang is trivial. In 2010 his dictionary came out in a ...

Every year, teens quietly (and sometimes aggressively) update the English language while adults are still trying to figure out what “cheugy” means. In 2025, slang wasn’t just about sounding cool—it ...

Dictionary.com announced its Word of the Year in October, and it's one that's been trending among youngsters. The word doesn't hold any true meaning, and is "impossible to define." However, that ...

The "Group 7" meme originated from a TikTok video by musician Sophia James to promote her new single. TikTok has become a major source for new slang terms, though some have faced criticism for ...

A new internet slang meme taking over children's vocabulary that you have probably heard is 6 7.The meme is pronounced "six seven" and not "sixty seven" like most would think. Children have been ...

Michigan parents and teachers might be stumped when Gen Alpha kids — those born from 2010 to 2024 — toss out terms like "delulu," "rizz" or "6 7." The slang terms, born from the internet and social ...