In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a parent who is confused by their child's use of new slang terms.

"As a parent, I want to stay connected and understand the language of his world, but I feel a bit lost in translation." ...

From "beta" and "cap" to "gyatt" and "rizz," the children of Generation Alpha, kids born after 2010, are embracing new words ...

My son uses terms like “gyat,” “skibidi,” and “sigma.” I want to understand the language of his world, but I feel a bit lost ...

Dear Eric: My son has recently started using some slang terms that have me scratching my head – namely “gyat,” “skibidi,” and ...

BRIDGWATER residents are down with the kids, according to latest data released by Google for slang words in 2024.

My son has recently started using some slang terms that have me scratching my head – namely “gyat,” “skibidi,” and “sigma.” ...

According to my googling, gyat is an exclamation of surprise, usually regarding someone’s body – not offensive per se, but ...

It's still you! I wasn't watching! I can only see one ball on the green! These are just some of the phrases no golfer wants ...

My son has recently started using some slang terms that have me scratching my head — namely “gyat,” “skibidi,” and “sigma.” ...

Hawk tuah,” “sigma,” and “demure” top Florida’s 2024 slang searches, showing off the state’s unique take on viral lingo.