From "H Town till I drown" to "fixin' to," these Houston phrases reveal how locals talk about, think about and claim the city ...

The viral 6-7 slang phrase may mean nothing, but linguistics shows how it creates social meaning, belonging, and identity among young people.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s a closer look at how the term is used and the cultural context behind its rise on social media. While traditionally used to ...

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 ...

Do you know what "rizz," "sigma" and "skibidi" mean? The latest Generational Alpha slang can initially seem confusing, especially without a kid in your life to explain. But don't worry, here's your ...

What are the kids even saying these days? It can be difficult to keep track of all the new words Gen Z and Gen Alpha say on a consistent basis. Cap? Rizz? Sometimes it can feel like your child, ...

The digital language can be a complex world, but many use it to find laughter and meaningful connection with others. For people older than 25 (or anyone who is not chronically online) digital slang ...

As a former middle school and high school English teacher, it was always important to me to stay up-to-date with the new words and phrases my students were using. If I noticed something new the kids ...

For the cybernetic citizens of Cyberpunk 2077, futuristic slang is part of everyday conversation - but for players conversing ...

A new word invented by Gen Z has spread like wildfire online, with TikTok users finding people's 'choppelganger' and ...

A new slang word, "Choppelganger," is being used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha to describe someone as the less attractive version of ...