Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Etymology Nerd Adam Aleksic says that teens use slang as a way to build identity. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis/Yahoo News; ...

A slang term that originated in the “manosphere” is making its way into the mainstream.

Has a student ever called you “Bruh”? Or have you ever scratched your head trying to figure out what “skibidi” means? Student slang seems to change by the minute, making it tricky to keep up with the ...

From 'forced proximity' to 'MMC,' these slang terms will help you become fluent in the language of modern romance fiction.

The term "steez" is making a comeback with the younger generation. According to Urban Dictionary, "steez" means "style with ease" and it can refer to somebody's unique style. Two ways you can use the ...

Have you ever texted someone and they used slang or an acronym you're unfamiliar with? There are so many different ways to abbreviate and shorten our conversations. Even though these acronyms may be ...

A term that has become increasingly mainstream within the past few years, including as captions on social media posts, TikTok posts, and all other types of online platforms, is “woke,” which has been ...

Are you showing a little too much enthusiasm? Chances are, you might be “glazing,” and we're not talking about doughnuts or pottery. While the definition for “glaze,” according to Merriam-Webster, is ...