If you've ever talked about drag, camp, butches, and/or trade, you know at least some words from Polari, a secret gay language adopted by gay men in the United Kingdom between the 1920s and the 1960s.

What goes around, comes around — it’s true with fashion, music styles, and even teen slang. Yep, the generation who is obsessed with saying “six-seven” is now saying a vintage ‘90s slang term, and ...

Are "skibidi," "rizz" and "sigma" out? It's back-to-school season, and students are not just bringing home stomach bugs; they are also saying new words and phrases that may make no sense to anyone out ...

As I approach the magical age of 40, I’m supposedly getting to the peak of my life (and then it’s all downhill from there). What I didn’t realize is what a rude awakening this would be for my newly ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. As I approach the magical age of 40, I’m supposedly getting to the peak of my life (and then it’s all downhill from there). What I didn’t realize is ...

Mr. Marche is the author, most recently, of “The Next Civil War.” My son just completed high school and when he leaves for college in the fall my life will change in ways I’m still struggling to ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Until a few years ago, I couldn’t speak Spanish without sounding about half a century older—and much more religious—than I am. The language is the first one I ...