As the English language in America is replete with regional influences, AAVE falls under that distinction and a discussion on the style of speaking is currently trending on Twitter.
According to the announcement, the digital dictionary also introduced new terms to coincide with society’s evolving outlook towards varying racial identities, including “cultural appropriation,” which is defined as “the adoption, usually without acknowledgment, of cultural identity markers from subcultures or minority communities into mainstream culture by people with a relatively privileged status. “One-drop rule” and “DEI,” or diversity, equity, and inclusion were also included, among others.
In earlier times, the word "simp" was short for simpleton, but it has taken on a sexist, offensive angle in modern times.
The Long Beach, Calif. rapper took his fans and followers on a wild ride late last month with the so-called #GlizzyGate, reframing the slang term to stand in for hot dogs.
There is nothing more cringe-worthy than adult white folks trying to be cool. Local News anchors in Ohio decided to use lingo the kids are using to help encourage them as you can imagine it was the worst thing ever.
Ever wondered if online slang hub Urban Dictionary would be used as a reference in court cases? The day has already arrived. The website has become a tool used by lawyers and judges to navigate the ever-changing world of language when dealing with legal matters.
Twitter has become a fixture in the lives of nearly anyone with computer or smartphone access. The 140-character “micro-blog” is also one of the leading technological tools in helping to spread culture trends and other related media across the globe. It appears “Black Twitter” also is the birthplace of contemporary slang.
