Urban Dictionary's Decline as Slang Defines

Urban Dictionary, once a go-to place for slang definitions, is struggling.

It started in 1999 and was popular for its user-submitted definitions.

But now, big dictionaries like Merriam-Webster are adding slang words faster.

Urban Dictionary has become less trustworthy due to offensive content and too many conflicting definitions.

Merriam-Webster added 5,000 new words in 2024, including 'rizz,' 'doomscroll,' and 'dumbphone.'

The founder of Urban Dictionary says it's still useful for understanding how words are used in real life, but it's facing challenges with moderation and keeping content authentic.