From polarisation to brainrot, lexicographers highlight words that capture the year's social trends and issues ...

May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when ...

As Australia sets a precedent in banning under-16s from social media, Battenhall’s Drew Benvie asks if Canberra even understands the tech.

Ever since the American Dialect Society selected a Word of the Year at its conference in 1990, over half a dozen English ...

Several words and phrases gained prominence in 2024, reflecting cultural trends and online phenomena. "Brain rot" highlights ...

Exploring other people's motivations with empathy, respect and curiosity, instead of judgment, is at the core of effective ...

"Demure," chosen by Dictionaries.com, implies a sense of quiet restraint and composure. Its rise to prominence signals a ...