Category: Slang

The ‘Annoyance Economy’ Is More Than Just Annoying

The New York Times – Business:
A new estimate puts the cost of dealing with robocalls, hidden fees and customer service chatbots that can’t solve most problems at $165 billion.
Smaller Is Better in Silicon Valley’s ‘Tiny Team’ Moment

The New York Times – Business:
As artificial intelligence takes on more and more tasks, tech executives are embracing teams as small as two: one person plus A.I.
Fears of ‘Cockroaches’ in the Private Credit Market

The New York Times – Business:
Wall Street figures are turning to colorful metaphors, including invoking the hated insect, to express caution about the $3 trillion risky-lending market.
Are ‘Bossware’ Tools Tracking You?

The New York Times – Business:
In recent years, the technologies used to surveil workers have become more sophisticated and widespread.
Test Your Brain Rot: Can You Define ‘Lowkenuinely’?

This is a series about the mysteries of internet speak.
2025 Slang Quiz: Do You Know Words That Helped Define the Year?

An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them?
Climbing Cringe Mountain With Gen Z

Raised online and under constant scrutiny, young adults are leaning into embarrassment as a necessary part of growing up.
What Is the Great Lock In TikTok Challenge?

A social media challenge is asking participants to tackle their goals now, rather than wait for the new year.
How ‘Clanker’ Became an Anti-A.I. Rallying Cry

The term, which was popularized by a “Star Wars” show and is rooted in real frustrations with technology, has become a go-to slur against artificial intelligence and robots.
How ‘Skibidi,’ ‘Tradwife’ and ‘Delulu’ Were Added to the Cambridge Dictionary

The terms, which started as online slang, are expected to have staying power.
What Does It Mean When Gen Alpha Says Chopped?

As younger generations continue to adopt new slang, a familiar word has become a meanspirited adjective.
An ‘Etymology Nerd’ Breaks Down Slang Like ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’ on Social Media

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.