Quiz: Can You Define ‘Lowkenuinely’?

A New York Times quiz on the term "lowkenuinely," a term which originated from TikTok. The piece is one in a series of quizzes on "the mysteries of internet speak," under the title "Test Your Brain Rot". The piece includes comment from Adam Aleksic, author of Algospeak, who attributes the term to "slang overload." The piece also mentions the variations of this term, including "lowkirkenuinely," (a reference to Charlie Kirk). [Published on 01-27-2026]

Posted by Alyson Sutherland on April 4, 2026

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Standard Language Ideology;
Youth;
Internet Language;
Slang

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