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 all over herself and her date.
Tom – It was so gross.
Tim – Oh yeah, it was. I’m sure it was their last date.
“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 the weather there in France?
Mia – It’s been raining for 5 solid days.
Sam – Oh, that’s no fun.
Mia – yup.
“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 have to be so laid back. I think we should pick it up and throw it back in their yard.
Sue – Let’s not do that. They are such nice people and I’m sure it was an accident.
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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 know. You are so good at it. I won’t have a chance.
Doug – I’ve seen you play too. You’re a pro at it!
“$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 me 200 Euros.
Brian – Wow, you totally got ripped-off.
Yvonne – Really? You think so? *sigh*
“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. There is no price too big for the coolness that these glasses give me!
Sue – Right…
“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 – What is this mushy gooey stuff?
Mom – Those are spuds! What did you think they were?
Dad – Oh, um, that’s exactly what I thought they were. I was just, um, kidding. hahaha.
Mom – haha, right.
“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 – How’s your eyesight these days? Can you see the big E on the chart?
George – No Doc. Not at all. I’m as blind as a bat.
Doctor – Well, let’s get you some glasses then.
George – Thanks Doc.