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New York Post
1 month ago
Marketing

'Sticking out your gyat for the rizzler': How to understand your Gen Alpha child

Generation Alpha's slang is baffling even to Generation Z.
Gen Alpha's memes and slang showcase a vastly different cultural landscape. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Digital life

I'm from Gen Alpha - here's the inside info on 14 of our slang words

Generation Alpha has unique slang terms linked to internet culture like 'Gyatt' and 'Skibidi'.
They are technology-centered, using online gaming terminology in everyday language. [ more ]
TODAY.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Video of Gen Alpha kids explaining internet slang has older generations feeling 'gaslit by toddlers'

Gen Alpha finds slang like 'slay', 'bet', and the crying laughing emoji uncool
The video has garnered over 7 million views on TikTok [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Education

A Teacher's List Of Slang Words Banned In Their Class Went Viral, And These 20 People Weighed In With Wildly Different Opinions

A viral list of prohibited classroom words has sparked a debate about slang use in the classroom.
Opinions on the matter are divided, with some arguing that teaching formal language is important for professional communication. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Teacher's list of 32 'ridiculous' banned words in the classroom sparks debate: 'She's on a power trip'

A teacher sparked a debate by creating a list of 32 slang words that were forbidden in their classroom.
The teacher believed that using slang in an academic setting could diminish students' capability to become successful writers. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
Parenting

I Was Not Prepared For My Kids' Lesson In Slang

Gen Z and Alpha kids use slang that can be confusing for parents
Parents can convene focus groups of kids to learn and understand slang [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Mental health

Gen Z uses woke slang, 'stressy depressy,' to discuss mental health - is it helpful or harmful?

Conversations between Gen Z and millennials are dominated by slang, even when discussing serious topics, which worries experts.
Using cutesy lingo in place of legitimate diagnoses and medical terms could lead to further stigmatization of mental health in the mainstream. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year Is Rizz'

Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its 2023 Word of the Year, beating out other contenders like 'situationship' and 'Swiftie'.
'Rizz' is a Gen Z and gaming slang term for style, charm, or attractiveness.
The word gained popularity in 2022 and went viral after actor Tom Holland mentioned it in an interview. [ more ]
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