Canva has launched ‘English (chronically online)’, replacing UI text with internet slang inspired by Gen Z culture.

Time-saving online abbreviations like LOL, OMG, and IMHO are now part of the official English language. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced the addition of several acronyms to its dictionary ...

The digital language can be a complex world, but many use it to find laughter and meaningful connection with others. For people older than 25 (or anyone who is not chronically online) digital slang ...

If the lexicon of the modern day Internet has left you scratching your head, don’t fret, Internet culture evolves at a breakneck speed, with apps like TikTok and platforms like Twitter serving as ...

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 ...

Earlier this week, Oxford University Press announced three contenders for the honour of the Word of the Year (WoTY) 2025: “aura farming", “biohack" and “rage bait". Two of these aren’t words but ...

Language change is driven by its younger speakers. Source: Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels Every language has its stock of basic terms and concepts. In English, words like “table” and “chair” seem as fixed ...