SlangWatch API for Researchers

About the Dataset

SlangWatch provides an experimental dataset of slang terms, meanings, usage examples, and context notes. Entries are reviewed for clarity and usefulness, but slang changes quickly and should not be treated as a universal or authoritative dataset.

Accessing the API

curl https://slangwatch.com/api/slang

API Response Format

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "string",
      "word": "string",
      "meaning": "string",
      "example": "string",
      "region": "string",
      "tags": ["string"],
      "upvotes": number,
      "created_at": "string",
      "updated_at": "string"
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "total": number,
    "lastUpdated": "string",
    "license": "MIT",
    "source": "SlangWatch",
    "documentation": "string"
  }
}

Use Cases

• Natural Language Processing (NLP) research
• Language evolution studies
• Educational applications
• Social media analysis
• Cultural trend research

License

Public API terms are still being reviewed. Do not assume reuse rights beyond normal viewing and citation until a published license is available.

• Use entries as educational references with context.
• Avoid treating slang meanings as universal or professional advice.
• Link back to SlangWatch when quoting or discussing an entry.
• Contact us before using the dataset at scale.

Citing SlangWatch

If you use our dataset in your research, please cite us as:

SlangWatch. (2024). Gen Z Slang Dataset. https://slangwatch.com