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