Choppelganger is the latest Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang term taking over social media. Blending “chopped” and “doppelganger,” ...

For years, the name Karen has functioned as shorthand for a very specific kind of public behavior, one marked by entitlement, ...

Speaking from his home in Washington, D.C., Fatsis reflects on the thousands of words that were added to the lexicon in 2025, ...

The slang term “lowkirkenuinely” is going viral in early 2026—and confusing everyone. Here’s what it means and where it came ...

The rise of the ‘Indian baddie’ (Gen-Z slang for an attractive, stylish woman) has been fueled by social media clips of women ...

I'm a parent and teach writing. Watching my kids adopt new slang gives me a window into how expressions go viral, burn out, and reshape how we talk.

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 ...

"Slide into DMs" is internet slang for sending a private message, often with romantic or flirtatious intentions. Here, the DMs refer to Direct Messages, which is a feature on social media apps like ...

The slang phrase "6-7" does not typically have a serious meaning and is often used for fun or as a joke. Some users on TikTok have associated the phrase with the 2024 rap song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by ...

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Gen Alpha, which are children born from 2010-2024, have their own “language” of internet slang that may leave you confused. Are your kids always saying ‘6-7?’ Here’s what it means ...

If you’re chronically online or have a younger sibling, you’ve probably heard the slang term “6-7.” And if you haven’t yet? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone in feeling out of the loop. But now, social ...

As younger generations continue to adopt new slang, a familiar word has become a meanspirited adjective. By Nicole Stock First came ate, served and cooked. Now chopped has found its way from the ...