Why Do We Use ‘Slang’ in Everyday Speech?

Imagine you're playing with your friends, and instead of saying excited, you say lit, like a fire! Slang is fun words we use to make talking more interesting. It helps people feel closer because they all know what the words mean.

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Examples

My friends say lit when they're having the best time ever.
I told my brother he was chill, even though he was arguing with our mom.
We all laugh when someone says vibe check like it's a real thing.

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