Many of the phrases you hear from your teens originated in Black culture, as well as Black queer culture. Lots of mainstream popular terms are derived from African American Vernacular English (AAVE).

These generations are lost in translation. Gen X isn’t exactly “slaying” when it comes to understanding their zoomer children’s slang — but Gen Z is similarly stumped by the popular words and phrases ...

British slang has spread around the world, and some terms, especially Cockney rhyming slang are world famous. There have been countless books written about British slang - including a seven-volume ...

Millennial slang is hype. It’s also pretty fire. Actually, scratch that. It’s straight fire, and, if we’re being totally honest, it’s probably a little turnt, too. America’s least favorite generation ...

There’s no question that the youths often come up with their own slang and catchphrases that sound weird to older generations. One generation’s “right on” is another’s “totes” and still another’s “bet ...

The CBC Kids News quiz will test your knowledge of the latest news stories and current events. What do you know about the biggest headlines? Have you been paying attention to the latest trends? Test ...

Although many of us know the odd Cockney rhyming slang, test yourself with this quiz to find out just how many phrases you know the meanings behind. Cockney rhyming slang originated in the East End of ...

New York City is famous for several schools of what might be called waiter’s lingo, or lunch-counter slang. In the 19th-century hash houses of the city — where a nickel bought a full meal that often ...

Since it first debuted in 2003, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has introduced millions of people all over the world to the unique parlance of the lovable-but-unsavory Captain Jack Sparrow and ...

Daebak! As with all languages, there are many slang words in the Korean language. How well do you know Korean slang? Will all your K-drama-binging and variety show-watching pay off? Take the quiz ...