The British, known for delightful digs like “tosspot,” “prat” and “plonker,” are facing a crisis of slang as TikTok turns younger generations onto more basic turns of phrase.
James Hookway is a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. He covers regional interest and world news, with a focus on significant topics such as the Russia-Ukraine War, the Royal Family, and the geopolitical dynamics involving Israel and Russia. James's work has also been featured in Yahoo Sports and LiveMint.