Think Gen Alpha invented quirky slang? The Victorians were way ahead with gems like "Establish a funk" and "Dree your weird." ...

Brush up on Gen Z’s favorite buzzwords because they’ve officially entered our lexicon. Merriam-Webster has revealed the 200 ...

Lots of popular terms that have become mainstream, including "slay," "extra," "period," "cap," and more, are derived from African American Vernacular English ... slang changes continuously. If you ...

The “camel toe” has reportedly made a major comeback, this time with a modern new name after being dubbed “crotch cleavage” ...

Today Merriam-Webster announced the addition of 200 new words and definitions to its iconic dictionary – maybe not a beach read, but worthy of a For You page and nearly as irresistible as street corn.

The Tory leadership frontrunner has a raft of merchandise available at the Tories' annual conference in Birmingham - and one ...

In addition to street corn (noun, grilled corn on the cob that is coated with a creamy spread), additional nouns include ...

In the ever-evolving world of linguistics, it can sometimes be challenging to keep up with new words, from slang to science.

Merriam-Webster has officially added the term “jam band” to its prestigious dictionary, cementing the genre’s place in the ...

Our lexicographers monitor a huge range of sources to select which words and definitions to add,” Merriam-Webster's Peter ...

Around the world, people of Jamaican heritage are starting to reconnect with the island's powerful language – and its complex ...

The recent additions come after the dictionary included cheffy, chef’s kiss, jollof rice, smashburger and stagiaire ...