Traces how expressions from multiplayer gaming, streaming, and online fandoms (AFK, GG, nerf, buff, lore, NPC, side quest, headcanon, stanning, chad, sigma, looksmaxxing, mewing, mogging) cross over into everyday English. Companion audio & pronunciation lab: https://slanglane.com/soundboard and https://slanglane.com/bingo.
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