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10 New Slang Terms You Might Not Know (But Probably Should)

Just when you think you’ve finally mastered the latest slang, along comes another batch of words that leave you scratching your head. Thanks to social media, seemingly ordinary terms can take on entirely new meanings practically overnight. And while some of these expressions have been around for years, others are

relatively recent additions to Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s ever-expanding vocabulary. From “polyester” to “larping,” here are 10 slang terms worth knowing — and what they actually mean when the kids are saying them. If someone under the age of 20 calls your outfit polyester, they’re probably not commenting on...

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