Slang words and phrases emerge locally — but those that feel right in the imagination or on the tongue have the potential to spread globally. The phenomenon is most visible online. Always-on international connectivity (some call it the ‘internet’) […]
Who says that nobody reads anymore? Some four out of five 18-25-year-olds use subtitles when watching TV shows, even though only one in ten of these say they are deaf or hard of hearing. Subtitles-on has become […]
We all know the feeling. You’re deep in conversation and need to finally say that new word that has sneaked into society’s vocabulary. You may have seen it on a million memes or read it […]
“Words of nuance, words of skill/Words of romance are a thrill/Words are stupid, words are fun/Words can put you on the run…” What are words worth? So asked pop band Tom Tom Club in […]
“Words of nuance, words of skill/Words of romance are a thrill/Words are stupid, words are fun/Words can put you on the run…” What are words worth? So asked pop band Tom Tom Club in their […]