It’s really gross to pick your nose! Slang of the day:  gross Meaning:  disgusting or offensive Usage:  Billy is so gross because he always picks his nose and then wipes it on me!! YUCK! Dialog: Tom – Did you see Sally last night? Tim – Yeah, she drank way too much and ended up vomiting […]

“It’s been raining for 2 solid weeks and it’s driving me nuts.” Slang of the day: solid Meaning: consecutive Usage: I’ve been in a bad mood for 3 solid days. Dialog: *on the phone* Sam – Wow, it’s so sunny here in Texas. Mia – That’s great! Sam – Well, it is hot too. How’s […]

“I’m always so laid back when I go to the beach!” Slang of the day:  laid back Meaning:  relaxed and/or calm Usage:  You are a very laid back person.  I never see you get angry. Dialog: Phil – The neighbor’s dog just pooped in our yard. Sue – Oh, okay. Phil – Why do you […]

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“My amigo!” Slang of the day:  amigo Meaning:  This is a spanish word meaning friend that we use in English quite often. Usage:  Oh, amigo!  How have you been. Dialog: Fred:  Hey Charlie! What’s up? Charlie:  Amigo!!! How have you been?

“Wow, look at that kid. He’s a real pro at soccer.” Slang of the day:  pro Meaning:  someone who is really good at something – a professional Usage:  I can’t believe what a great ping pong player you are.  You’re such a pro. Dialog: Doug – Wanna play football with me? Tim – I don’t […]

“$224?  What a rip-off!  That shirt doesn’t even look that great.” Slang of the day:  rip-off Meaning:  something that is overpriced (too expensive) Usage:  I wanted to buy those cool shades, but they were 500 dollars!  A total rip-off! Dialog: Brian – Hey Yvonne, I like your new shirt. Yvonne – Thanks.  It only cost […]

“I’m so cool in my new shades!” Slang of the day:  shades Meaning:  sunglasses Usage:  It’s so sunny outside.  I need to find my shades and wear them today. Dialog: Tim – How do you like my new shades? Sue – Wow, how much did they cost?  They look expensive. Tim – It doesn’t matter. […]

“What are we having for dinner mom?”  Tom asked his mother. “Spuds!!!” she replied. Slang of the day:  Spuds Meaning:  Potatoes Usage:  I love eating spuds, especially with a lot of butter. Dialog:  Mom – I’ve been slaving in the kitchen all day long making this great dinner.  I hope you all like it. Dad […]

“I can’t find my glasses anywhere and without them I’m as blind as a bat! Is that a mouse in front of me?” Slang of the day:  blind as a bat Meaning:  one’s eyesight is very bad Usage:  I think I need to get some glasses. I’m as blind as a bat lately. Dialog: Doctor […]