We’re diving into third space, where LGBTQ+ folks find freedom, and tribade—aka the vintage word for lesbian scissoring you ...

Adam Aleksic is a linguist by trade, and recently published his new book "Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the ...

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English ...

Language is evolving rapidly in a world of social media. Our millennial reviewer finds Adam Aleksic's Algospeak to be a ...

Keeping up with teen and tween slang can feel like a full-time job for parents. Even though most schools are officially out for the summer, that doesn't stop new terms from popping up constantly. And ...

AI is everywhere. From the massive popularity of ChatGPT to Google cramming AI summaries at the top of its search results, AI ...

As many slang words continue to sprout, originating from African-American and LGBTQ+ communities, parents need to turn to Wikihow to understand their meaning.

Explore the latest Gen Alpha slang words, influenced by online viral trends. Learn what parents and teachers should know about this generation's language.

An Iowa school teacher is accused of banning slang popular among Gen Alpha, prompting a fight over the First Amendment.

With more than 37,000 votes, Oxford picked the Gen Alpha slang term "brain rot" as its 2024 Word of the Year. Here's what the term means.

One reader asks Eric how to understand the unique slang of kids these days; another wants help exiting a friendship after some cruel words.

DEAR ERIC: My son has recently started using some slang terms that have me scratching my head – namely “gyat,” “skibidi,” and “sigma.” As a parent, I want to stay connected and ...