American English relies heavily on slang that rarely appears in textbooks or classrooms. These everyday expressions are used constantly in casual conversations, workplaces, and social settings.

Just like the generations before them, Gen Z has an extensive list of slang words. "Bussin'," "ick," and "mid" are popular among Gen Zers. Social media helps slang spread rapidly, but proper credit is ...

When he explained the "new" Gen Z slang (that's really just Black slang) to Colin Jost, Colin asked why he wasn't quizzing ...

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 ...

“Look how bro glazed it,” said Alison Luchs, National Gallery of Art’s deputy head of sculpture, pointing to a 16th-century ...

A new survey has been finding out children's words of the year. Find out more here and let us know how many of them are heard ...

Slang words make the world go around! Nothing explains exactly what we want to say in a more confusing, nonsensical way than good old slang words. Boomers and Gen X will remember "groovy" and "cool" ...

Teenagers appear to have a language of their own, and it's keeping parents on their toes. Nearly 3 in 5 parents say they keep up with modern slang to better connect with their teens, according to a ...

In 2025, parents around the world once again turned to Google to make sense of family life, from the earliest baby worries to the confusing language and online habits of teenagers.

Saturday Night Live just nailed what it's like to live with tweens and teens in a new skit. A group of "12-year-old boys" ...