America's Secret Slang

Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States. In each 30-minute episode, Selwyn focuses on a specific period in American history, revealing words that originated during that era or had significance for the geographic region.

First Aired

Apr 14, 2013

Last Aired

Aug 2, 2014

Episode Runtime

30m

Network

History

Country

US