It's hard to keep up with all the slang that people use these days. Thanks to social media, there are so many different examples. To some, these shortened words or jumbles of letters might appear ...

We love our pets. They’re like members of our family. So naturally we need special words to describe our furry friends and the funny and adorable things they do. Pet slang, if you will. Read on for ...

Slang words have been a part of everyday language for hundreds of years, and over time slang has become a fun form of informal communication. The modern-day influence of movies, television and the ...

If you know the phrase, "What the sigma?" or know what "GYAT" means, give yourself a pat on the back because you’re already ahead of the pop culture curve. These two terms are just a taste of Gen ...

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“A word that’s used within a culture, and that’s created by that culture,” is how Jeremiah Campbell, member of Gen-Z and barista at 5th Street Market, defines slang. He says that this definition can ...

If you’ve recently overheard someone say "6-7" or "mogging" and had no idea what it meant, you're not alone. A new analysis of the most-searched slang terms of 2025 shows just how quickly Generation Z ...

"All slang words are detestable from the lips of ladies," Eliza Leslie said in 1867. She was the author of the Behavior Book, a 19th century etiquette manual published in Philadelphia. How times have ...

Every language has a few phrases that don't always translate well — and the British English has some absolute corkers. The team at the Business Insider UK office have compiled a list of the best ...

Standard rules commonly implemented in schools nationwide are to raise your hand, be respectful, and follow directions. Some teachers want to add a new one that has sparked discourse online: banning ...