slang
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
How We Got Stuck in the Ongoing Nightmare of Calling Pizza ’Za
We failed to stop COVID from spreading, but perhaps there’s still time to contain ’za before it truly gets out of control