Slang

Who Owns Slang? The Complexities of Linguistic Gentrification in the Digital Age

From "on fleek" to "slay," words born in specific communities—particularly AAVE—often travel into the mainstream, where they're adopted by brands…

3 weeks ago

Italian Slang: Language of the Streets and Everyday Conversations

Italian is one of the world's most melodious languages, full of rhythm, emotion, and expressiveness. Yet, there is a version…

2 years ago

Lunfardo: A Captivating Language of the Streets

At the crossroads of culture, language, and history lies a unique linguistic phenomenon that exemplifies the evolution of human communication…

2 years ago

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