Gen Alpha has developed a lexicon partly coined from "brain rot," a term for the mindless, addictive digital content consumed on the internet, particularly from TikTok and Twitch.

The conventional grammar wisdom is that turning verbs into nouns — or what is termed “nominalization” in linguistics — is bad for the health of one's prose. The evidence is painfully clear. Take this ...

"Reiterate" (verb) means to say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity. It's used when you want to make sure a ...

"Cajole" (verb) means to persuade someone gently or through flattery, often in a clever or coaxing way. It's used when someone is convinced to do something by compliments, promises, or playful ...