There are language purists out there who insist on the Queen’s English, eschewing text speak and correcting bad grammar whenever they see it. But it can’t be denied that the way we talk has shifted ...

There is little debate over the influence of tech over modern vocabulary. I can barely remember how to describe an emotion without employing an emoji, and I’m supposed to be a writer. One of social ...

Livestreaming service Twitch is banning terms such as "simp," "incel" and "virgin" when used as insults. Under the online gaming platform's updated policy on hateful conduct and harassment, the use of ...

First sexters came for the aubergine emoji, then they sullied the peach and the water splash. Now, the pleading emoji has fallen to horny simps. The puppy-dog-eyed face has long been used when asking ...