Why do these slang terms become popular? From "delulu" to "67" and then to "hanky panky," why do these strange words always spread within communities? This is not only a linguistic issue but also reflects the vitality of internet culture. Web3 communities are especially keen on creating their own jargon—whether it's trading terminology, market satire, or cultural memes—these expressions foster a sense of belonging among community members. Linguists will tell you that the rapid popularity of new words often stems from three factors: first, they are concise and interesting; second, they can convey emotions or concepts that existing words cannot accurately express; third, enough people are repeatedly using them. In the crypto world, this phenomenon is particularly evident. When a word goes from niche popularity to mainstream awareness, it is backed by a process of community consensus building. This is also why understanding these slang terms, to some extent, is understanding Web3 culture itself.
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MidnightTrader
· 9h ago
Basically, it's about banding together for warmth. When a slang term is used by many people, it becomes a culture.
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BlockchainFries
· 9h ago
Basically, it's a game of belongingness; speaking in insider language makes you seem like you're part of the community.
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NestedFox
· 9h ago
ator makes me think that our community really relies on creating new words to strengthen cohesion
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WhaleWatcher
· 9h ago
To be honest, I only recently got the term "delulu" and thought it was some kind of advanced move.
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AirdropHunter9000
· 9h ago
Haha, that delulu set is indeed amazing in the crypto circle, it can instantly strike a chord with everyone.
Web3 relies on this kind of jargon to maintain cohesion.
The word 67 is now instinctive to me.
To put it simply, we need a sense of belonging.
These memes have more influence than any serious analysis.
Why do these slang terms become popular? From "delulu" to "67" and then to "hanky panky," why do these strange words always spread within communities? This is not only a linguistic issue but also reflects the vitality of internet culture. Web3 communities are especially keen on creating their own jargon—whether it's trading terminology, market satire, or cultural memes—these expressions foster a sense of belonging among community members. Linguists will tell you that the rapid popularity of new words often stems from three factors: first, they are concise and interesting; second, they can convey emotions or concepts that existing words cannot accurately express; third, enough people are repeatedly using them. In the crypto world, this phenomenon is particularly evident. When a word goes from niche popularity to mainstream awareness, it is backed by a process of community consensus building. This is also why understanding these slang terms, to some extent, is understanding Web3 culture itself.