We are a nation of slang slingers. Eight out of 10 Americans say they use slang, but half admit to not even knowing the meaning of the slang terms they use. These findings come from a recent survey of ...
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These American slang words instantly expose non-natives

American English relies heavily on slang that rarely appears in textbooks or classrooms. These everyday expressions are used constantly in casual conversations, workplaces, and social settings.
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 ...
As with any generation, Gen Alpha has its own lexicon of what’s cool and what’s not, and they’re letting everyone older than ...
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