Category: Slang

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.
Quiz: Do You Know the Words That Were Popular in 2024?

A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?
How Did ‘Rawdogging’ Become the Internet’s Go-To Term?

When combined with innocuous acts, “rawdogging” has left its overtly sexual origins behind, just like many other dirty slang words of the past.
What Is ‘Yapping’?

A new slang term with an old meaning emerges on TikTok.
Can You Understand Gen Alpha’s Slang?

Are you a “sigma”? Do you have “rizz”? The youngest generation is bamboozling its elders with terms all their own.
What Language Does Your Heart Speak?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A playful (and not very scientific) examination of where love and language intersect.
Leg Booty? Panoramic? Seggs? How TikTok Is Changing Language

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new vocabulary — a little fun, a little dystopian — has emerged on the social video platform, as creators try to get around algorithms and strict content moderation. They call it algospeak.
What Is ‘Friendshoring’?

The New York Times – Business:
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What Is ‘Dogfooding’?

The New York Times – Business:
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