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From “rizz” to “benching,” today’s dating scene has its own language. This guide breaks down 15 must-know terms that will keep you fluent in modern romance.

Dive into the most buzzworthy words of 2024! From the viral skibidi to the cool confidence of demure, these top slang terms transformed how we communicated online and offline this past year.

Get ahead of the game with this guide to shopping slang, from BOGO to BF, to get the best deals.

The leaves are turning, and so is the slang. Discover the language of fall with these must-know slang terms!

With a barrage of screen prompts and increased tip expectations permeating every area of commerce, many Americans have reached their limit.

2023 introduced a slew of new slang that befuddled and entertained. View the top ten slang terms from the year!

What do the words HOPE, GOLF, and FORD have in common? They're not just words; they're also backronyms.

TikTok's latest viral song is packed with Gen Alpha slang. If you have no idea what a gyat, rizzler, or Fanum tax are, we've got you covered.

The Halloween season is upon us again. Check out our list of the "spookiest" slang terms.

Become an academic weapon this school year with these three tips.

Fantasy football is full of terms more complex than a Belichick playbook. Follow our guide to propel your team to victory.

Yes, TikTokers are now making emotional pronouncements via four-digit numbers. To learn what 2789, 9080, and all these other secret numbers mean, review our list of over 60 codes and meanings.

We look into the new X era of the social platform and what that means for terms like tweet and tweeps.

Have no idea who your pink, blue, and green person are? Don't worry: We've got your guide to TikTok's wholesome color person trend.

Understanding the trend inspired by Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse that has people sharing their life-changing experiences.

Level up your online gaming lexicon with this list of acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms that every gamer needs to know.

How the term transformed from describing a bomb capable of massive destruction to a film that is massively successful.

For much of Twitter's existence, users longed for the platform's coveted blue checkmark. Then, Elon Musk arrived.

The North Star State is not only home to Paul Bunyan and Prince but to many peculiar words and phrases, dontcha know.

This guide to some of the most common workplace chat and email acronyms should boost your productivity (or at least alleviate your desire to ragequit your WFH job).

Our guide to generation names will help you understand how they got them ... and the one to which you belong.

You might think the words nerd and geek are interchangeable. However, they actually describe distinct classes of dorks.

Our hairstyles say a lot about us. Learn the creative slang we use for describing our hair.

Short on time this Valentine's Day? Here're 8 ways to tell your SO "I love you" as quickly (and cryptically) as possible.

It's getting pretty nippy out there! Check out our list of slang terms for describing wintry conditions.

New to Twitch? To help you understand what your fellow Twitch users are saying, we've assembled a list of essential Twitch chat terms you need to know.

2022 is almost in the books! View the top ten slang terms from the year.

Get an overview of social media's many communities of booklovers, including BookTok, BookTube, and BookTwt.

All are welcome to celebrate Friendsgiving, a tradition that has become a staple in the Thanksgiving season.

Insidiously, the Christmas season seems to start earlier and earlier each year: a phenomenon known as Christmas creep.

No, politicians are not surfing. Instead, they hope to turn the tides of political power with red or blue waves.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer quite the force it has been, it's still affecting the world around us, including our language.

As basketball has evolved over the years, so has its language. Get ballin with the top 20 basketball slang terms.

If you're new to Reddit, you might be having a hard time understanding the slang your fellow Redditors are using. This guide lists some common terms you need to know.

It's challenging to keep up with slang, and it can be even more difficult when people are misusing it. Here are ten of the most misused slang terms.

We have a new name and look but still the same helpful definitions.

2021 was another year dominated by covid-related slang. View the top ten slang terms from 2021.

2020 was unprecedented, including covid-related slang. View the top ten slang terms from 2020.

2019 slang was extra. Keep it 100 and browse the top ten slang terms from 2019.

How many of the top ten slang terms for 2018 do you know?

Read some of the funniest tweets from Trump's Inauguration.

2016 was full of new (and old) slang! Here are the 10 most popular slang terms from the year of 2016.

Here are 10 of the most popular slang terms from the 2016 U.S. presidential race that you should know.

Peter Pan, Billy Madison, and Toys 'R' Us kids had it right: growing up is no good.

Recap of the Clinton-Trump "Delete your account" Twitter feud

Get to know the trending hashtag abbreviations for each day of the week

Flattering camera angles, taking hundreds of pictures, and finding that perfect filter: what it's like being a partner to an Instagram star.

As The Force Awakens is released in theaters, a crazed fandom engulfs planet Earth

The third installment to SC2 that brings closure to the StarCraft conflict

While it may seem an innocent pastime, Netflix and chill has become a popular guise for hooking up.

The U.S. is learning about South Korea in a whole new way

Greece's dying economy has given birth to a trending slang term

As the Women's World Cup begins, FIFA looks to make headlines on the field instead of off the field

The phenomenon has contributed to pop culture in many ways, including slang

The annual sporting event that captures the attention of millions during the month of March

While it might seem like an apology, a nonpology only makes matters worse. Let us help you avoid this regretful mistake.

Everyone seems to be using BAE, but not everyone actually knows what it means. Read on to understand its true meaning.

Learn how to "ghost" and avoid those long awkward goodbyes this Christmas season.

The month-long campaign to change the face of men's health

The Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason is filled with baseball slang.