Scrolling In The Deep is a weekly column that defines internet slang you need to know to operate online. It runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter—but only our most dedicated ...

He was the world's most controversial orthodontist. Now he’s an influencer. “I know nothing about TikTok, but they know all about me.” reading time 7 minutes You’d never peg John Mew as an influencer.

Ever heard of the phrase "6-7?" Your teen might say it, and you probably didn't get it. Here's what it and other Gen Alpha ...

Some people on social media are claiming that ‘mewing’ can help achieve a chiseled jawline and defined chin, among other things. Is it true that mewing can help sharpen your jawline? Mewing — an oral ...

In the past year, TikTok has had a heavy influence on how we maximize our appearance. From the rise of facial contouring and ‘Bold Glamour’ filters to relying on pseudo-scientific technology to ...

TikTok has given the world some unusual fads, from cooking chicken in NyQuil to stepping on a pyramid of milk crates. Now, a new trend on the social media platform is catching on with young men who ...

Cecilia Hermawan has text chains going with other parents to stay up to speed on the words and phrases catching on among their children. Still, the Boston-area resident was taken aback after hearing ...

Nowadays, words and phrases from memes or viral TikTok videos can be heard in everyday conversation when speaking with the younger generation. Usually you can gather what a word means depending on the ...