Knox is the author of an insider's guide to film slang, Strike the Baby and Kill the Blonde. ... A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Movie Industry Slang Who's Alan Smithee and why has he made so many movies?

In the US, Google searches for “Gen Z slang” are up 123% and curiosity about “Gen Z words” has increased by 86%, according to data from communication and growth firm Movchan Agency.

If you like to turn a lewk, regularly pwn your friends in “Fortnite” or find the ordinary dictionary janky, you’re in luck: Merriam-Webster has added a slew of slang to its dictionary ...