The term "woke," originating from African-American Vernacular English, signifies social consciousness and alertness to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s a closer look at how the term is used and the cultural context behind its rise on social media. While traditionally used to ...

When talking about snacks, Carpenter is “gooning for a crusty Uncrustable.” “Gooning” is a sexual term, according to Urban Dictionary, that refers to a man edging himself and becoming obsessed with ...

Let's explore where the word comes from and what it means now.

We all know what "preppy" means — don't we? If you're older than those in Generation Alpha (anyone born after 2012) you might think of a wealthy person with a particular fashion sense (collared shirts ...

There are so many slang terms to keep with these days. They are constantly shifting how we communicate online and offline, and each generation has their own vocabulary. You might use "charismatic" to ...