Do you ever wonder what Americans really mean when they say “I’m down” or “spill the tea”? In this lesson, we break down ...

English slang words that you absolutely have to know in 2020 in order to understand TikTokers, YouTubers, and other cool ...

Are "skibidi," "rizz" and "sigma" out? It's back-to-school season, and students are not just bringing home stomach bugs; they are also saying new words and phrases that may make no sense to anyone out ...

Etymology Nerd, aka Adam Aleksic, unpacks where teen slang comes from — and why it evolves too fast for adults to keep up.

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language. Credit...Peter Garritano for The New York Times Supported by By ...

What goes around, comes around — it’s true with fashion, music styles, and even teen slang. Yep, the generation who is obsessed with saying “six-seven” is now saying a vintage ‘90s slang term, and ...