Summary
A parent's post about confusion over their child's use of new slang words went viral online. Experts explain that much of today's slang comes from online platforms, where language evolves quickly. This rapid spread of new terms reflects how communities online create and share language.
Key Facts
- A parent's post on Reddit about being confused by their child's slang went viral but is now deleted.
- Online platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok are key places where new slang is created and shared.
- Language can change quickly as phrases from a livestream or social media post spread globally in days.
- Slang allows young people to form identities and distinguish themselves from older generations.
- Past figures like Shakespeare and Dickens also added new words to the English language.
- The speed of slang spread is much faster today due to digital communication.
- Youth slang is described as fluid, playful, and part of community culture.
