New derogatory term rising in popularity

18 slang words and phrases we can thank (or blame) Gen Z for

Each new generation puts its mark on language in culture, in part by inventing words and phrases. Sometimes those new contributions to language describe new concepts or developments, but often they put a new spin on our understanding of existing ideas. Generation Z, commonly defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, is no exception, churning out a seemingly endless stream of new or altered language in ways that frequently puzzle their elders.…

New derogatory term rising in popularity

A phrase that is becoming increasingly popular among young people has left parents scratching their heads as to what it all means. The slang term “bop” – or...

The Internet Slang Your Kids Are Using and What It Actually Means - Metro Parent

Language is constantly evolving, but when you get to be of a—let’s say parental—age, it sure feels like it starts evolving a lot faster than it used to. Add in the instantaneous speed and informational overload of online culture, and it becomes a whole lot to keep up with. It might even start to feel like you need a translator to be able to engage with your kid. And that’s exactly why Spokeo created a guide to current online and offline slang. T…

The Internet Slang Your Kids Are Using and What It Actually Means - Chicago Parent

Language is constantly evolving, but when you get to be of a—let’s say parental—age, it sure feels like it starts evolving a lot faster than it used to. Add in the instantaneous speed and informational overload of online culture, and it becomes a whole lot to keep up with. It might even start to feel like you need a translator to be able to engage with your kid. And that’s exactly why Spokeo created a guide to current online and offline slang. T…

Youth Sociolect as a Metastyle of Modern Communication

Purpose: The study attempts to determine the role of youth slang as a metastyle of modern communication in the development of the national written literary language as well as to reveal the socio-psychological, gender and linguistic conditioning of the usage of...