Teens of Loy Norrix have developed their own way of speaking, whether it was a conscious choice or not. Adults try to relate to students, asking “Did I use ‘lit’ right?” or “What does ‘yeet’ mean?” We laugh and correct them, but back when they went to school, they had their own slang just like we do. According to The Linguistics Department and the University of Pennsylvania, the true meaning of these words have been known for centuries, but the words themselves have changed and evolved through generations of human interaction.
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In life, a handful of people are faced with making the decision of moving. Whether it be moving for job or education opportunities, a move like...
Confusing Parents and Dissing Dictionaries: Slang Across the Decades
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Maya Crawford, Graphics Editor
Howdy! My name is Maya, and I'm on the Student Update and Graphics Team! I've been with Knight Life since my freshman year in the 2016 - 17 school year. I am also a co-leader of the GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance) and a member of SWORD (Students Who Occasionally Ride Dragons), the school Dungeons and Dragons club! Outside of school, I love to draw and watch YouTube.
