"'As we have seen time and time again through history, the usage of slang ebbs and flows, contributing to quickly evolving language,' said Anna Pyshna, a spokesperson for Preply. 'Alongside cultural developments in our society, language follows the same pattern - changing in line with technology, fashion, and politics. 'Societal changes often have a strong influence over language change, and when past slang resurfaces, encourages a deep, personal connection to the past.'"
"'Blogger' - a person who writes a blog - saw a 1,245 per cent increase in usage in literature from 2002 to 2022, according to Preply's analysis. 'The extended lifespan of this term is deeply rooted in technological advances, and in a quickly evolving digital world, has become a permanent fixture in everyday vocabulary,' Ms Pyshna said. 'The phrase "buzzing" is still commonly used to express excitement,' Ms Pyshna added."
A 2002 BBC slang glossary lists terms ranging from enduring words like 'blogger', 'lifestyle guru', and 'minging' to outdated expressions such as 'bling-tastic', 'do a Google', and 'T9 slang'. Slang usage ebbs and flows in response to technology, fashion, politics, and broader societal change. Analysis finds 'blogger' usage rose 1,245% between 2002 and 2022. 'Babe' increased by 245% and 'buzzing' by 209%, with 'buzzing' shifting from drug-related contexts toward common expressions of excitement. Resurfacing slang can create personal connections to past eras.
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