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Gen Z slang is harder to decode because it evolves quickly and carries emotional layers shaped by identity, belonging, and ...

On January 24, 2017, a user by the name of d0ughb0y uploaded a definition to Urban Dictionary, the popular online lexicon that relies on crowdsourced definitions. Under Donald Trump—who, four days ...

Social media users are flocking to Urban Dictionary to search their names and some of the results are less than complimentary. The latest social media trend isn't as dangerous as climbing milk crates ...

You won’t find these trendy terms in the dictionary, but they’re likely all over your “FYP.” As Gen Z comes of age right before the world’s eyes (virtually, of course) their fresh takes on the young ...

As slang finds its way into lexical institutions, experts ponder its place on the internet. By Julia Carpenter There was a time when Urban Dictionary felt essential. Twenty-six years ago, when ...

Has an abbreviation or slang used in texts and on social media left you stumped? Or maybe a meme made you more confused than amused. While the phrases help shorten conversation, their meanings may not ...

Vacay is one of many modern entries that are simply shortened versions of actual words. According to Merriam-Webster, the truncated form of vacation was first used in 1991. Does this word-shortening ...

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 ...

So your kid says "bussin" — is that good or bad? It's good! Very good, actually. The slang word "bussin" means amazing, fantastic, lovely and cool. In other words, "extremely good," according to ...

Another day, another trend we can barely keep up with. Seriously, just when us olds start to wrap our heads around Gen Z terms like “rizz” and “chat,” and acronyms like “IJBOL” (seriously, what was ...