10 Slang Words Experts Want Banished in 2026
Lake Superior State University's 50th annual list targets overused slang like '6,7' and 'demure'. Discover which terms made the cut and why language experts say it's time to retire them.
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10 Slang Words Experts Want Banished in 2026
Lake Superior State University's 50th Banished Words List targets overused slang like '6,7' and 'demure'. Discover the full list and why these terms have worn out their welcome.
‘6-7’ named most overused word of 2025
The viral phrase ‘6-7’ has been crowned the most overused and misused term of 2025 in a US university's annual list. Discover the full rundown of linguistic offenders.
2025's Most Butchered Words: Agyemang, Louvre & More
A new study reveals the most mispronounced words of 2025, featuring football star Michelle Agyemang, the Louvre museum, and viral trends. Discover how to say them correctly.
Why 2025's Words of the Year Need a Positive Reboot
Explore how 2025's negative linguistic trends, from 'slop' to 'ragebait', impact wellbeing. Discover forgotten positive words to reframe 2026 with optimism and resilience.
UK's Most Misspelled Words: Colour Tops List
New analysis reveals the words Brits struggle to spell most, with 'colour' and 'favourite' leading the list. Is autocorrect to blame for our declining spelling skills?
Top Mispronounced Words of 2025: Zohran, Louvre & More
A new list reveals the words Brits and Americans struggled to say in 2025, from a New York mayor's name to a Parisian museum. Discover the correct pronunciations and why they tripped us up.
2025's Most Mispronounced Words Revealed
A new list reveals the words Brits and Americans struggled to say in 2025, from the Louvre museum to a popular diabetes drug. Discover the correct pronunciations and the stories behind them.
Top Mispronounced Words of 2025: Can You Say Them?
Language experts from Babbel unveil 2025's most commonly mispronounced words, from drug names to storm titles. Test your pronunciation skills now.
Mamdani and Louvre Lead 2025's Mispronounced Words
From New York's mayor-elect to a Parisian jewel heist, 2025's news left many tongue-tied. Discover which words made the annual list of pronunciation pitfalls.
Epstein's Blackboard: 12 Strange Words Spark Mystery
Never-before-seen photos from Jeffrey Epstein's island reveal a cryptic blackboard list. See the words fuelling speculation and the political battle over the files.
Sturgeon, Rankin & McDermid Headline Winter Words Festival
Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid lead an eclectic line-up at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Winter Words Festival in February. Tickets on sale 16 December.
UK's Most Mispronounced Words Revealed
New research uncovers the words Brits struggle to say, with Irish names Niamh and Saoirse leading the list. Discover if you've been pronouncing them correctly.
2025 Words of the Year: Parasocial, 67 & Vibe-Coding
Cambridge, Collins and Dictionary.com announce their 2025 Words of the Year. Discover the meaning behind 'parasocial', '67' and 'vibe-coding' and test your modern vocabulary.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes Brits Make
Are you saying Moët and Nike correctly? Discover 20 common pronunciation pitfalls and learn the right way to say them, according to linguistic experts.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Coolcation: Collins Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year
Discover why 'coolcation' has been crowned Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year and explore other unusual travel terms that are reshaping how Brits holiday in 2024.
Paul O'Grady's heartbreaking final words revealed
In his last days, beloved entertainer Paul O'Grady shared emotional farewells with close friends while battling serious health issues, new revelations show.
Funeral Director's Final Words to Wife Before Tragic Death
Heartbreaking details emerge as funeral director Ryan Garrett shares his final conversation with wife Heather before her accidental death in Texas, revealing their poignant last exchange.
Mum's baby name regret over swear word soundalike
A mother's dream baby name turns into a nightmare when she discovers it sounds identical to a common swear word, sparking a viral parenting dilemma about whether to change it.
Wife's final words before fatal crash revealed
A grieving husband shares the tragic last conversation with his wife moments before she died in a car accident, as emergency services release the harrowing 911 recording that captures their final goodbye.
Out of Words: Stop-Motion Gaming Revolution
Discover how this charming indie game blends heartfelt narrative with stunning claymation visuals in our exclusive preview of Epic Games' most innovative release yet.
Family Safe Words: Essential Protection Against Online Predators
UK parents are being urged to establish family safe words as chilling new data reveals predators are using gaming platforms to groom children. Learn how this simple strategy creates a crucial safety net.
Princess Diana's Final Words: Palace Horror Revealed
Explosive new book reveals Princess Diana's heartbreaking final moments and the Royal Family's shocking reaction to her dying message of love for William and Harry.
Molly-Mae's baby Bambi says hilarious first word
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague shares adorable family moment as baby daughter Bambi says her first unexpected word, leaving parents in stitches.
Amy Winehouse's haunting final words revealed
The chilling last conversation of music icon Amy Winehouse emerges 13 years after her tragic death, revealing her heartbreaking final sentiments to bodyguard.
Death Row Killer's Final Two Words Before Execution
Convicted murderer Ivan Cantu maintained his innocence until his final breath in Texas execution chamber, claiming 'I'm innocent' as his last words before lethal injection
Madonna reveals Joan Rivers' haunting final words
The Queen of Pop shares the chilling conversation she shared with comedy legend Joan Rivers just days before her tragic death in 2014, in a raw and emotional new interview.
Kate Moss Reveals Photographer's Eerie Last Words
Supermodel Kate Moss shares the eerie final conversation with photographer Corinne Day, who famously launched her career, in a poignant new documentary revelation.
Charlie Kirk Reveals Mentor's Dying Political Plea
Exclusive details emerge from the deathbed of Dennis Prager, the conservative radio titan, as he issues a final, urgent call to action to his protege, Charlie Kirk, and the American right.
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