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Modern terms, slang and acronyms explained: From DINK to GOAT and 'mid'
Yahoo Life UK· 10 months agoGen Z has a myriad of modern terms that they use across social media. (Getty Images) Unless you are...
Gen Alphas are already leaving their mark on the internet. Here are 9 slang terms they're using, and...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 7 months agoGen Alphas are beginning to develop their own slang words.Daniel Llao Calvet / Getty Images Gen...
'Ghosted' and 'salty' are top slang words of 2022, survey says. But 'bae'? Not so much.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSlang. We low-key love to use it, but we often don't know the meaning of the phrase we're tossing...
What does 'G.O.A.T.' mean? Often behind a hashtag, it's a true compliment.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoCommunication is constantly evolving and adapting thanks to the digital platforms we use every day....
What does 'lowkey' mean? The slang that helps you describe things subtly.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoHas someone ever called you the "GOAT"? They're not actually calling you an animal. Maybe someone made a statement that made you reply "smh." Or you might be confused by these acronyms and Internet ...
Teen Slang Words in 2024: A Dictionary for Parents
Parents via Yahoo News· 4 months agoA Parents guide to decoding the lingo your kids use in texts, on TikTok, and IRL. Illustration by Cindy Chung Fact checked by Elizabeth Brownfield Teens...
Learn the 'TL;DR' meaning: Summarize information with this text slang.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 months agoSometimes you have a lot to say, whether you're crafting a social post on a hot-button issue or divulging the latest, hot gossip about your date last night. Unfortunately, we don't always have ...
Is 'IJBOL' the new 'LOL'? IDK!
TODAY via Yahoo News· 9 months agoCalling all olds: Gen Z has created yet another slang acronym. "There's a new texting term that all the young people are doing that we weren't aware of,"...
Do You Know the Meaning of "Rizz," Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year? Your Kids Definitely Do!
Parents via Yahoo News· 5 months agoRizz is just one of many new slang words that Generation Alpha kids use—making this Gen X mom feel...
Got beef with an NPC? Study finds English-learners in the UK want teachers to explain slang
Euronews via Yahoo News· 4 months agoA new study found 71% of the UK's foreign students want teachers to explain English slang they hear...