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

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gen Z slang, driven by the internet, evolves rapidly. Some popular slang terms in 2025 originated in Black, LGBTQ+, and gamer ...

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.

From "dude" to "legit," these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.

Last night’s “Weekend Update” segment explained how SNL benefits from making pop culture a little bit cringe.

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 ...

At first glance, “choppelganger” looks like a typo of doppelganger, the classic word used to describe someone who closely resembles another person. However, Gen Z has given it a sharp, and insulting, ...

A new slang word, "Choppelganger," is being used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha to describe someone as the less attractive version of a doppelganger.

You've probably heard the word 'cracked' on social media, and depending on how it is used, it seems the X-rated term can actually mean something quite awful. When some men are using the term as a ...

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Gen Z slang, driven by the internet, evolves rapidly. Some popular slang terms in 2025 originated in Black, LGBTQ+, and gamer communities. "Crashing out," "locking in," and "6-7" are some of the most ...