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America's Secret Slang

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Series Overview

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.

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CanceledDocumentary
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History
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 14 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2014

Premiered: Sun, Apr 14, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Aug 2, 2014

Season 2, Episode 8: “Hail to the Chief”

Presidents, sex and romance, and manners have influenced American English.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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What is America's Secret Slang about?

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.

How many seasons does America's Secret Slang have?

America's Secret Slang comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in America's Secret Slang?

Key cast members in America's Secret Slang include Zach Selwyn.

Who created or directed America's Secret Slang?

America's Secret Slang was developed and directed by Not specified.