A linguistic game of definitions

Oftentimes definitions can limit you, imposing unnecessary constraints, enclosing things within the four corners of a narrow, ...

Adult ADHD is diagnosed when you are ‘functionally impaired’. But what does that mean?

It’s about how ADHD symptoms impact on your day-to-day functioning. Here’s how clinicians assess this, and where people might ...

Car crashes involving Columbus police officers are on the rise. What do they mean for the city?

In 2024, Columbus police officers were involved in 137 vehicle crashes. More than 45% happened while they were responding to ...

What does a journalist look like? The city attorney wants to know

In the injunction, U.S. District Judge Hernán Vera proposes “indicia” for LAPD officers to identify journalists, which ...
LAist

What does '67' mean? Dictionary.com's 2025 word of the year has no definition

"67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S ...
The Journal Gazette

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is '6-7.' But is it even a word and what does it mean?

Dictionary.com ’s word of the year isn’t even really a word. It’s the viral term “6-7” that kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can’t make any sense of.

'6-7' named 2025 Word of the Year. What it means, 'Group 7' and Gen Alpha slang explained

Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year represents the latest viral slang. Here's what "6-7" means, plus more Gen Alpha and ...