Over the past century, American slang has served as a vibrant mirror of society’s shifts—reflecting changes in attitudes, identity, and technology. From “cool” in the Roaring Twenties to “lit” in Generation Z, slang evolves alongside cultural dynamics, offering clues about how 100 Years of Slang in America By Toby Unterfranz communities adapt to and shape the modern world. Slang remains one of the most playful and immediate ways people express belonging, rebellion, humor, and creativity.
