Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author doesn't mind if her son uses slang.Courtesy of Ashley Archambault I used to keep up with current slang when I was a ...

From 'ghosting' to 'sneaky link,' these modern dating-related slang words might give you some clarity into your own relationships.

When Tony Thorne first started researching slang, he was largely on his own. This was in the ’80s, when, according to Thorne, the academic community “virtually ignored” slang as a part of linguistics.

Teens use slang to form their own identity and feel part of a group. Learning teen slang can help you connect better with your child. Some slang words have cultural origins, and understanding them ...

Slang evolves quickly, and certain words just don’t mean the same to every generation. If you’re over 30, you’ve likely used phrases that now sound nostalgic or even puzzling to younger folks. Here ...

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 ...

Newer generations often hear certain words without knowing where they originally stem from. And while they may have their own version of these slang terms, there are 11 slang words boomers still use ...

I used to keep up with current slang when I was a teacher, but it's been harder in recent years. My 11-year-old son loves it when I ask him what a slang word means. He gets to teach me something. It ...