slang
How ‘Based’ Became the Alt-Right’s New Favorite Piece of Black Slang
Their use of the term is a derisive way to exploit Black labor, erode our progress and casually make us and our language laughable
The Legend of ‘Hogans,’ the Perfect Boob Word That Disappeared
No one believed me that ‘hogans’ was a real euphemism — so I tracked down its origin. World, I beg you, it’s time to make boobs hogans again.
‘Breeder’ Jokes Are Taking Over TikTok, and I Want My Queer Slang Back
The term ‘breeder’ existed long before Zoomers on TikTok discovered it
How ‘Simp’ Went From Sexist Insult to Self-Deprecating Pet Name
Once a misogynistic acronym, TikTok has transformed the term into — almost — a badge of honor
