TV series
America's Secret Slang
2013–2014, English, on History.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2014
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America's Secret Slang is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HISTORY Vault in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E8: Hail to the Chief
Aired 2 August 2014
Seasons 2
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Details
- First aired
- 14 April 2013
- Last aired
- 2 August 2014
- Network
- History
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
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America's Secret Slang: quick answers
Is America's Secret Slang worth watching?
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How many seasons of America's Secret Slang are there?
America's Secret Slang has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is America's Secret Slang finished?
Yes. America's Secret Slang was cancelled in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is America's Secret Slang on?
America's Secret Slang is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HISTORY Vault in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
America's Secret Slang parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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