Slang

     Slang has become a normal part of communication in America. However, the specific slang depends on the demographic. There are slang terms that combine two words that flow together such as y'all, wanna, gotta, and c'mere. These are combinations of "you all," "want to," "got to," and "come here." We commonly use these slang terms because it is easier than saying the two words separately.
     Slang also comes in the form of "texting slang" which is mainly acronyms standing for short phrases. Some examples of texting slang are LOL, BRB, BC, and GTG. These stand for laugh out loud, be right back, because, and got to go. This type of slang is common in the younger demographic because it is used in communication through texting and messaging.
     There are some slang terms that are used by the older demographic also. Examples of this would be slang terms like stompers, ankle-biter, and crash pad. These terms mean shoes, children, and a place to sleep. They are slang terms from the 1940's, 50's and 60's; therefore, most young people would not use them now-a-days.