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TikTok-Speak Explained: What Does ‘Delulu,’ ‘Corecore,’ and ‘Slay’ Actually Mean?
Scroll TikTok for five minutes and you’ll hear a whole new language—part meme, part exaggeration, part cultural commentary. TikTok slang evolves fast and spreads even faster, often turning niche jokes into everyday speak. This guide breaks down the TikTok-born or TikTok-boosted slang terms that have gone mainstream. Whether you’re trying to decode a caption, a…
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📲 Common Slang You’ll Hear in Group Chats
👀 Behind-the-Scenes of Group Chat Language If your phone’s blowing up from a group chat, you know the vibe: chaotic, funny, brutally honest, and full of slang that might confuse anyone outside the chat bubble. Ever wondered why your friends keep using words like “lowkey,” “dry texting,” “ghosted,” or “not me…”? Wonder no more—this is…
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Money Slang on Social Media: Get the Bag, Touch Grass, and Retire at 30
Social media has become its own kind of language classroom—except instead of textbooks, we’ve got memes, TikToks, and captions filled with slang. If you’ve ever heard someone say they’re trying to “get the bag,” told someone to “touch grass,” or seen a tweet about retiring by 30, you’ve witnessed how online money talk has taken…
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Street Slang in Advertising: A Marketer’s Guide
Street slang has long been a way to express energy, emotion, and identity. In recent years, marketers have tapped into this linguistic vibe to catch attention, spark conversations, and give their campaigns a fresh, culturally relevant twist. Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing an ad that says, “Fam, don’t sleep on this deal—it’s straight…
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Slang and AI: How Technology is Learning and Generating New Words
Slang is one of the most fluid and rapidly evolving aspects of language. It spreads through social media, pop culture, and online communities, constantly shifting in meaning and popularity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now playing a role in this evolution. From chatbots using casual phrases to language models generating entirely new slang terms, AI is…
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How Emojis Became Their Own Language: A Visual Slang Revolution
Introduction Have you ever sent a text that was only emojis, yet the other person instantly got the message? It’s a pretty common scenario. From a single thumbs-up to a row of dancing party emojis, these tiny images speak volumes—so much so that many people now view emojis as their own kind of language. They…
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The Psychology of “Rizz”: Understanding Modern Charisma
Introduction You’ve probably heard someone say, “He’s got mad rizz,” or “She’s got all the rizz,” especially in social media circles. But what does “rizz” actually mean, and why is it such a big deal right now? In everyday language, “rizz” is shorthand for undeniable charm or charisma—the kind that turns heads at a party…
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Viral Vocabularies: Tracing the Spread of Internet-Born Language
In the fast-paced world of the internet, language evolves at the speed of light. Phrases pop up overnight, memes become mainstream, and yesterday’s slang feels as outdated as your old MySpace profile. This fascinates everyone from linguists to everyday folks who suddenly find themselves saying “yeet” without knowing exactly why. The internet doesn’t just create…
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The Linguistics of Likes: Unpacking the Language of Social Media Reactions
Introduction to Social Media Reactions In today’s digital age, a simple tap or click can express a spectrum of emotions. From the comforting “like” on Facebook to the “heart” reaction on Instagram, social media reactions have reshaped how we communicate our feelings online. These digital symbols have become a universal language, transcending geographical and cultural…
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Social Media’s Slang Factory: How Algorithms Are Remixing Our Language
In today’s fast-paced world, social media is the bustling marketplace where ideas, trends, and even languages evolve at the speed of light. From the rise of TikTok dances to the rapid spread of memes, the way we communicate has transformed dramatically. The architects behind these linguistic shifts are often invisible, governed by the silent hand…
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