Niall Horan is a proud Irishman who is more than happy to break down the country's slang for his American friends. The Voice ...

Ever wondered where your favorite lingo really comes from? From ancient phrases to pop culture catchphrases, here's the ...

The Free Dictionary says this slang phrase originated in Great Britain, but according to the podcast A Way with Words, the term was an American invention, credited to cartoonist Thomas “Tad ...

The Liverpool English Dictionary says this term has been recorded since the mid 19th Century and is an American extension of boss. A citation provided from 2003 simply states: 'F****** boss it was." ...

According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the slang term "cruising" in the sense of "looking for trouble" dates back to the 1940s, which likely contributed to the formation of this phrase.

This last is short for Hockamore, a “corrupt Englishing of German Hochheimer ” from the 1620s, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary. We meant that Netanyahu is influenced by the far ...

Urban Dictionary suggests it's a word used by gamers when they want to be funny. In a viral TikTok video, @etymologynerd said it doesn't have a set definition and can be used as an adjective anywhere.

The author of “The Mexican Slang Dictionary,” Alasdair Baverstock, gives us 15 lesser-known Mexican expressions and phrases to describe the diverse people of Mexico.

Scrabble has added almost 2,000 new words to its dictionary - including modern slang such as 'sitch' and 'noobie'. Officials have upgraded the popular board game to be more in keeping with the ...

Today's lingo seems creative, but slang in 19th century America was every bit as colorful. Phrases phase in and out of everyday usage. Especially in the global hodgepodge that is American English ...