TikTok, like all social media, is a place where slang, acronyms, and spicy memes live their best (and worst) lives, popping up in videos, in comments, and as hashtags. Even if all you’re doing is browsing TikTok for the most highbrow of cat videos (sure you are), it’s nearly im...
Despite their meaning not being as frequently searched and not being exclusive to TikTok, terms like‘Karen’are significant in showing the dominant culture on social media and marking subcultures and attitudes that are deeper than shortened versions of words and throwaway slang. This archetype has e...
When done right, a creator can, in sequence, splice together a clip from a 30-year-old movie, an unrelated actor's interview, and random b-roll of a house tour, to create a compelling impression that hints at meaning, but may not be anything more than a feeling....
Mashable's Elena Cavender has frequently covered the internet’s insatiable appetite for new slang. TikTok, in particular, seems to have a knack for reviving old or obscure words. Sometimes it’s crass, like "glazing" or "serving c*nt," but there are also phrases like "it’s giving" ...
Some of what's out there isn't even really new. There are certain slang words that look the same and sound the same as ones we use but possess wildlydifferent meaningsfrom the ones they were previously assigned. To help you keep up, we've put together a dictionary of our own. Check ...
neologism n. a new word or expression or a new meaning of a word新词;新语汇;新义 The platform brings together fan groups and communities, from #kpopfans (people who like Korean pop music) to #booktokers (people who love reading). These groups ...
"I understood some of [the words], but I have to admit I cheated, in that Katie kindly provided me with a dictionary which I began to memorise and learn about." The curator said that his favourite youthful slang words were "slay" and "pop off queen...
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Few places are better at generating and spreading new terminology than TikTok, where users often use slang terms that don't have a lot of meaning to anyone who isn't already familiar with them. If you've ever seen a phrase on TikTok that you aren't super familiar with (or one that do...
without realising it at the time. In other words, the idea that "your person" is hidden in plain sight, until the universe decides it's the optimum time. And it doesn’t just relate to romantic partnerships. Oneposterdescribes being born one day apart in the same hospital as their curren...