If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably heard the term "cracking" used in an unexpected context. So, what does "cracking" mean? Spoiler: It's dirty.

Words can be tricky. They can sound good in theory, but when it comes to real-world application, their meanings can get a ...

The word “bucolic” has two definitions relating to the countryside. The first, and more commonly used one, is an adjective defined as relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country ...

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lament, assonance, terra cotta. These are just a few of the 4.6 million words learners mastered in Vocabulary.com's Spring 2025 Vocabulary Bowl, the ...

Anyone who has spent any amount of time on the platform knows that acronyms are incredibly common on TikTok. And, you likely further know that users aren't always forthcoming about what these acronyms ...

Dictionary.com's most recent Word of the Year is actually a number. The online dictionary named "6-7" as the 2025 Word of the Year Oct. 28. The word — or, rather, number — has become a popular slang ...