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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

14 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2025 and what they really mean

Gen Z internet-driven slang evolves rapidly, often borrowing from Black, LGBTQ+, and gamer communities; terms like 'crashing out' and 'locking in' join mainstream use.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

The Harvard-educated linguist breaking down 'skibidi' and 'rizz'

Aleksic identifies terms like 'seggs' and 'unalive' as part of a linguistic trend called algospeak, representing inventive workarounds for discussing sensitive topics online.
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