A 2025 buzzword speaks to how many in China have grown disenchanted by once highly respected companies and institutions.

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say “6-7” is “cooked” and should ...

From 'vibe–coding' to 'clanker', several slang words and phrases rose to prominence in 2025. But with the new year now well and truly here, experts have had enough – and are calling for 10 terms to be ...

Every year, teens quietly (and sometimes aggressively) update the English language while adults are still trying to figure out what “cheugy” means. In 2025, slang wasn’t just about sounding cool—it ...

If you are feeling dispirited at work or burned out by the general pressure of life, there is a perfect word for you: "involution." The Mandarin Chinese word for "involution" — neijuan — is now a ...

I shared a Chinese slang phrase on Instagram thinking it was funny, but I soon realized how offensive it could be without proper context. In this video, I break down the real meaning of "吃豆腐 (eat tofu ...

Stephen Johnson is Senior Staff Writer for Lifehacker where he covers pop culture, including two weekly columns “The Out of Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People are Getting Wrong this ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Does it ever feel like kids and teens are speaking in a different language? Have you ever had to look up the latest slang used by Generation Alpha? You’re not alone. Word ...