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If you’re intrigued by the rich tapestry of global cultures—from language and demonyms to national icons and famous folks—you’ve come to the right place!
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Slang
7 Ways To Say Girl In South Africa
Some of the richest, most varied and most diverse slang in any language tends to…
20 Prosperous Ways Of Talking About Money In South Africa
Whether you believe money makes the world go round or not, it can’t be denied…
7 Ways To Say Cool In South Africa That You Need To Know
South Africa is a country rich in linguistic diversity, and that means there’s no shortage…
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1920s Slang
10 Slang Terms For Women Straight Out Of The 1920s
The most common slang term for a woman in the 1920s was “flapper”. You would…
17 Iconic 1920s Slang Words For Men That Defined The Era
There were many different terms for men in the 1920s, depending on what kind of…
10 Vintage Slang Words That Defined the Wildest Parties of the 1920s
Some of the most common slang terms for party in the 1920s included “wingding”, “bash”,…
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1950s Slang
Cops, Pigs, And Rozzers: 10 Slang Terms For Police In The 1950s!
Common slang terms in the 1950s for police included some widely used today, such as…
10 Vintage Slang Words For Girls From The 1950s – How Many Do You Know?
The most common slang terms for girls in the 1950s were “doll,” “dame,” “chick,” and…
10 Slang Words For Party From The Rockin’ 1950s
The most common slang term for a party in the 1950s was “bash”. This one…
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1980s Slang
10 Totally Rad 1980s Slang Words For Your Best Bud
In the 1980s, friendship had its own unique flavor, and so did the slang that…
These 15 Slang Terms For Money From The 80s Will Blow Your Mind!
The 1980s was a decade filled with vibrant culture, and the slang that came out…
How Many Of These 1980s Slang Words For Cool Do You Still Use?
The 1980s were a blast from the past where everything cool had its own special…
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American Slang
10 American Car Slang Terms You Will Want To Know Before You Hit The Road
The most common American slang terms for a car are “ride” or “wheels”. These are…
Show Me the Money! 15 Slang Terms Americans Use for Cash
Whether we like it or not, money plays a big role in our everyday lives….
Raise A Glass To These 10 American Slang Terms For Alcohol
If you’ve ever found yourself in a conversation about drinks and heard someone mention “giggle…
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Australian Slang
These 10 Australian Slang Words For Awesome Are Unbelievable!
Australian English is in many ways one of the most subtly bombastic of all regional…
10 Australian Slang Terms for Alcohol You Might Not Know (But Definitely Should)
The Australians are big drinkers, and naturally, that leads to a good deal of slang…
How to Talk About The Cops Like An Aussie
Police are always an interlinked part of any community. It’s not surprising that any given…
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British Slang
From Bumps to Write-Offs – British Slang Terms for Car Crashes
Ever had that heart-stopping moment on the road? Whether it’s a close call or an…
11 Slang Words For Father That Brits Actually Use
Ever noticed how many different names we have for our dads? It’s not just “father”…
16 Classic British Slang Terms For Son (How Many Do You Know?)
Talking about our sons comes with its own set of special words and phrases. In…
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Canadian Slang
28 Quirky Canadian Ways To Say You’re Drunk
Drunkenness, in any dialect, tends to be something that attracts a good deal of slang….
10 Canadian Slang Terms For Beer To Sound Like A Local
Beer is one of the oldest beverages humanity still produces. It is drunk in virtually…
10 Canadian Slang Terms For Hot Girls You Need To Know
Canadians have a few different slang terms for hot girl, depending on where you are…
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Irish Slang
10 Classic Irish Phrases That Mean You’re Absolutely Livid
The Irish may have an exceedingly friendly reputation in the world today, but that doesn’t…
14 Amazing Ways To Say Drunk In Ireland
You have to travel a fairly long way to find a country where there is…
14 Irish Slang Words For Girls That May Surprise You!
You’re probably familiar with at least one or two terms used in Irish slang to…
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New Zealand Slang
10 Kiwi Phrases for Girl You Should Start Using
There are some slang terms for girls in New Zealand, such as “hottie” or “babe”…
11 Ways To Talk About Money Like A Kiwi
New Zealanders most often use the term “bucks” to describe New Zealand dollars. This is…
10 Revealing Slang Terms Kiwis Use When They Are Angry
When it comes to expressing anger, New Zealanders have a unique set of slang terms…
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South African Slang
7 Ways To Say Girl In South Africa
Some of the richest, most varied and most diverse slang in any language tends to…
20 Prosperous Ways Of Talking About Money In South Africa
Whether you believe money makes the world go round or not, it can’t be denied…
7 Ways To Say Cool In South Africa That You Need To Know
South Africa is a country rich in linguistic diversity, and that means there’s no shortage…
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Spanish Slang
10 Spanish Words For Gossip That Will Have You Talking
The Spanish love a bit of gossip just like anyone else. Whether you’re in Mexico…
8 Amazing Spanish Words for American
The Spanish language has spread to many corners of the world, and thus it has…
31 Ways To Say Friend In Spanish
Spanish slang is rich and varied, not least for the simple fact that the language…
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Languages
What Language Did Noah Speak? (Explained!)
Being a mythic figure, it is difficult even to speculate about the language that Noah…
Is German Hard To Learn? (Helpful Content)
German is relatively difficult for an English speaker to learn, although certainly a great deal…
Is Norwegian Hard To Learn? (Helpful Content!)
Norwegian is so similar to English that it makes it one of the easiest languages…
What Language Did Catherine The Great Speak? (Answered!)
Catherine the Great, who lived from May 1729 to November 1796, was the last Empress…
What Languages Are Spoken In Fiji? (Revealed!)
Fiji has three official languages: English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi. Fijian is spoken by the…
What Language Did Charlemagne Speak? (Helpful Content!)
Charlemagne would have primarily spoken Frankish, a West Germanic language spoken from around the 5th…
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Meanings
What Does Elo Mean In Gaming? (Explained!)
ELO is a rating system used in zero-sum games. It is a means of calculating…
What Does AOE Mean In Gaming? (Explained!)
AOE stands for “area of effect” in gaming. This refers to certain attacks or abilities…
What Does BMF Mean In Texting? (Find Out!)
BMF can mean a few things in texting, but most commonly means “be my friend”….
What Does Hz Mean In Gaming? (Revealed!)
Hz stands for “Hertz”, and refers to the refresh rate of your PC’ monitor, TV,…
What Does TT Mean In Texting? (Revealed!)
TT most commonly is used to represents a crying face. The tops of the two…
What Does Bloom Mean In Gaming? (Answered!)
Bloom refers to a specific kind of graphical effect in gaming. It is a technique…
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Demonyms
What Do You Call Someone From Crete? (Answered!)
Someone from Crete is called a Cretan, historically they were called Cretian but this term…
What Do You Call Someone From Fiji? (Explained!)
Someone from Fiji is called a Fijian. In Fijian, though, the dominant ethnic group is…
What Do You Call Someone From Jordan? (Revealed!)
Someone from Jordan is called Jordanian. In the sense of one’s nationality, largely a modern…
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Famous People
18 Notable Indian Figures Who Changed the World
India is an extremely large place steeped in millennia of history. Naturally, the country has…
These 13 Famous Brits Shaped the World – See Who They Are
Despite its relatively small size, England has been one of the most historically significant countries…
You Probably Know Einstein, But Do You Know These 9 Other Famous Germans?
Germany has played a huge role in European and global history, and there are many…