Why are phrases like “delulu”, “67” and “hanky panky” popular? @lanegreene, our language correspondent, delves into why people love to use slang. Click the link to find out The Economist's word of the year:

Why are phrases like “delulu”, “67” and “hanky panky” popular? @lanegreene, our language correspondent, delves into why people love to use slang. Click the link to find out The Economist's word of the year: