American English relies heavily on slang that rarely appears in textbooks or classrooms. These everyday expressions are used constantly in casual conversations, workplaces, and social settings.

Sure, we could discuss some far-out, groovy words we’re all hip to (if you can dig it). However, today’s installment of Grammar Guy discusses some of the less common ‘60s slang I think we should give ...

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The 1950s were a wild time. Everything was in black and white, there weren’t any footprints on the moon and no one had even heard of Taylor Swift. Can you imagine what that must have been like?

I want to tell you about one of mine that, not surprisingly, has to do with social media. Almost nothing makes me want to unfollow or unfriend someone more than constant poor grammar. I got rid of two ...

Steven Donahue complains that the trashy talk in pop culture -- the pervasive slang on television and hip-hop records -- is showing up too often in the college papers he grades. Mr. Donahue, a ...

Need a fast pass to Gen Alpha slang? No cap, this will help you keep up.

Sure, we could discuss some far-out, groovy words we’re all hip to (if you can dig it). However, today’s installment of Grammar Guy discusses some of the less common 60’s slang I think we should give ...