It's been a long old year. Unless, of course, you decided to go large and have a brat summer. The rest of us either struggled to stay demure or went delulu, probably while succumbing to brain rot.
This article explores how language evolves and reflects current trends.
The main idea is that while new words seem to emerge constantly, most are actually repurposed or revived older words that gain renewed meaning and popularity in different contexts.
The author uses examples like "demure" and "brat," which have taken on new meanings thanks to social media influencers and viral trends, to illustrate how language is constantly changing and adapting.
This article explores how language evolves and reflects current trends. The main idea is that while new words seem to emerge constantly, most are actually repurposed or revived older words that gain renewed meaning and popularity in different contexts. The author uses examples like "demure" and "brat," which have taken on new meanings thanks to social media influencers and viral trends, to illustrate how language is constantly changing and adapting.
