This bonus episode of The Global Story from BBC World Service delves into the influence of social media on language, particularly among younger generations like millennials and Gen Z. It examines the emergence of new terms and expressions that reflect online culture, such as 'it's giving' and 'riz', while addressing the phenomenon of 'linguicide', the endangerment of languages. Experts discuss the rapid evolution of language among youth, the exclusivity of certain terms within in-groups, and the homogenization of slang globally that results from social media. The episode concludes by contemplating the future dynamics of language change in an interconnected world.