From Boomers to Gen Z, workplace slang signals acceptance. Smart leaders learn the language beneath the words to communicate ...

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

When Gen Z calls something “loud,” they’re rarely talking about sound. They’re talking about effort, overexposure, or ...

A look back at 2025 through Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, from 6-7 and brainrot to aura farming, and what these phrases reveal about youth culture.

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 ...

[WATCH: In the video player above see the words Americans have the hardest time spelling.] (NEXSTAR) – Need a little help understanding the Gen Alpha kids? You’re not alone, according to a new ranking ...

Confused by today’s slang? Don’t worry; knowing what a new word is meant to express can get overwhelming at times for anyone. I’ll be the first to admit that modern day slang can be irritating. I ...

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 ...

Gay slang is more than just a collection of catchy phrases; it’s a vibrant language that knits the LGBTQ+ community together, ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

The Vault is Slate’s history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. Starting as early as 1941, ...