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Sep 9, 2026 54 min

Breaking Down Gen Z Slang and Language

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Every generation evolves the way we speak—but what makes Gen Z’s language feel different? Research on language change suggests that the way we speak is constantly evolving alongside our social networks, identities, and culture. For Gen Z, growing up online has expanded networks dramatically, allowing slang, speech patterns, and cultural references to spread faster and farther than ever before. In this episode, Dr. Meghan Grace sits down with sociolinguist and author Dr. Valerie Fridland to explore what the way Gen Z communicates can tell us about the generation and the culture shaping them. In this episode: Why every generation reinvents language Where Gen Z slang comes from Why regional accents are changing How social media spreads language How AI could shape the way we communicate What Gen Z’s casual communication reveals about their values How to communicate better across generations ValerieFridland.com Instagram: @LikeLiterallyDude Like, Literally, Dude and Why We Talk Funny

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