From Skibidi to Slay: The stories behind slang

Forever Ago by Lemonada Media

Apr 22, 202632:00Kids & family

Skibidi, rizz and slay are examples of slang. Slang words are fun, zippy terms that usually spread from one small group of people, to the entire world. This week Joy and co-host Dax explore the unexpected history of a fe...

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