It is the job, a teenager’s job, to create words. We have been doing it for generations, changing and shaping language.

Texting and instant messaging have contributed to recent changes in language, allowing teens to create newer words to express emotion.

“LOL (laugh out loud),” “ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing),” and “OMG (oh my gosh/God)” are now spoken, as well as typed.

The majority of this inspiration comes from pop culture and our peers. The phrase “thats hot” became popular a few years ago, when heiress Paris Hilton said it every time she was in public.

Calling a woman a “Gold digger” was resurrected when Kanye West came out with the song “Gold Digger.” The show CRIBS airs on MTV brought back the 70’s word crib, when referring to someone else’s house.

Words are being created or are recieving new meanings everyday. The words “sweet,” “rad,” “tight,” “awesome,” “cool,” “filthy,” “bomb,” and “holla” are used daily to express joy or interest.