"Rizz", "cooking" and "based" are going to be stereotypical old people words one day

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At least epic and fail are actual words.

What constitutes an "actual word"?

Ones that are not skibidi

What makes skibidi not a real word? Sure, it's a nonsense word often used to replace other words, but it still carries some meaning, even if vague

Remember that linguistics isn't just about high brow standard written/spoken language, it covers all types of language, including slang, body language and sign language

There are real linguists with real qualifications who have actually studied gen Z and gen alpha slang and gotten scientific conclusions out of it

I believe one linguist who studied it was able to either impress or embarrass a high school by speaking entirely in correct gen Z/gen alpha slang



A word that isn't a direct code for another word is what I meant.




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