Slang

It turns out there’s a scientific reason for baby talk — and it's positive! But how do babies benefit from it and why do we do it?

Here’s a hypothesis: Unless you work in a lab, you aren’t aware of the secret synonyms for everyday words, used (almost) exclusively by scientists.

What’s your passion? Are you a skilled chef or do you love sketching landscapes? Here's some inspiration for a new hobby.

Want to stir up the conversation at your next dinner party? Skip the usual hot button topics like religion and politics, and try asking people how they pronounce GIF.

Brush up on these slang clothing names and terms so you’re always dressed appropriately, wherever your travels may take you.

Did you know there are different types of abbreviations? Let’s talk about the differences between acronyms, initialisms, and truncations, and how to use them.

While cool seems here to stay, other terms haven’t held their cool. Here are some of the most popular ways to grant a personal stamp of approval over the last century.

Regionalisms abound in American English, but you might find the most differences as eat and drink your way across the country. The term for a fizzy soft drink isn’t

You can always find new ways to improve your relationships and strengthen your connections with the people you love. Sometimes it’s as simple as finding the right words to

The next time you’re making small talk with a coworker, here are some classic weather-related expressions to sprinkle into the conversation.

In the age of the internet, new idioms spring up all the time, and you might be surprised at how many you know (even if you wish you didn’t).

Brush up on your Canadian slang so you know exactly what our northern neighbors are talking aboot.

Relationships are confusing enough, but let's try to clear up some of the most confusing modern language in relationships.

If your New Year’s resolution goes sideways, don’t beat yourself up. Instead, keep one of these catchy, timeless idioms in mind to encourage self-improvement in the year to come.

Frankenwords aren’t just for Halloween. You may know them as blended words, or by their more formal linguistic moniker, portmanteau.

You might cry, "OK boomer" if you heard some of these slang terms today, but in the 1960s, they were the height of cool.

For as long as there’s been television, there’s been great catchphrases and expressions. Here are nine of the most famous words and phrases from our screens to yours.

Whether you call them sayings, adages, or catchphrases, here are a few more classic aphorisms to re-add to your repertoire.

Foreign languages have hilarious idioms, too. Check these out for some witty sayings from all over the world that you can add to your daily vocabulary.

You may think you know English, but do you know British English? Scroll through these 10 slang terms that will have you sounding like a Brit the next time you travel across the pond.

Howdy, y’all! Whether you’re headed to a finger-lickin’ barbecue festival in Texas or a big ol’ crawfish boil in Louisiana, here are a few Southern slang terms to help you fit in like a bonafide Southerner.