From Skibidi to Slay: The stories behind slang

Forever Ago

Lemonada Media

History, Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Skibidi, rizz and slay are examples of slang. Slang words are fun, zippy terms that usually spread from one small group of people, to the entire world. This week Joy and co-host Dax explore the unexpected history of a few different slang words, from a recluse poet, to the lively ballroom scene in New York City. Plus a First Things First to win mad aura. Libbidity gibbletz, you won’t wanna miss this!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!

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0:00.0	Lemonado
0:02.0	Brains on Universe
0:09.0	Anyway, long story short, Gumpy thinks leaving his crocs in the freezer will be a total game changer this summer.
0:20.0	Makes sense.
0:21.5	Wait a sec.
0:22.5	What's that on the ground?
0:24.6	Ooh!
0:25.8	Is that a quarter?
0:27.7	Libby Jiblets!
0:29.0	Today is my day!
0:31.2	Libiddy Jibbless?
0:34.5	What is that?
0:36.1	Oh, you mean liby jiblitz?
0:39.3	It's a new slang word I made up.
0:41.3	You can use it for all sorts of things.
0:43.3	Is that what you've been saying it all day?
0:46.3	Oh, I haven't been saying it that much.
0:48.3	You said at a deli.
0:50.3	Would you like mayo on your sandwich?
0:53.3	Libby jiblets, heavens no!
0:55.0	Thank you for asking, though.
0:57.0	Or when we were trying on cowboy boots.
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