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Explained: The rise and fall of "skibidi"

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Slang like "skibidi" may fade quickly, but its rise and fall show that language is alive and human in ways machines and dictionaries can't capture. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.

Breakdown
  • "Skibidi" originated as a playful, context-driven word within online communities. 15s
  • The word lost its original meaning as it became widely known and used outside its initial group. 29s
  • This life cycle mirrors the fate of other slang terms, which often fade when adopted by mainstream culture. 1m 8s
  • Slang words are created through human interaction and cannot be generated by algorithms. 1m 40s
  • The evolution of such words demonstrates the ongoing creativity and resilience of human communication. 2m 3s
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