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#93 The Etymology Nerd - How Social Media is Transforming Our Language

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The Evolution of Language in the Age of Social Media

This chapter explores how social media is transforming language, particularly the emergence of slang from niche communities like African-American culture. It highlights the processes through which these terms gain mainstream traction, influenced by viral platforms and various online subcultures.

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