Can you guess the meaning behind these old-school slang words? A brief history of slang words Slang words have been a part of ...

tons of American slang comes from within American culture. Drip, bussin’, fly, clutch, chill, groovy, hip, and outta sight. But some words we often use didn’t even originate in English. Stemming from ...

Words that shouldn't be? It all depends on your perspective. Read essays and opinions on how Americans use English. Friction over the American propensity to coin words and phrases dates back to ...

This simple yet kind of irrelevant word adds charm to any money talk. But in early American slang, clam meant a dollar. It probably comes from old bartering systems where literal clamshells had value.