American Slang,English Vocabulary
18 August 2011 | 2 Comments
“Yikes! Are you serious?” Slang of the day: yikes Meaning: an exclamation showing surprise Usage: Yikes, I can’t believe that happened. Dialog: Susan – I got an ‘A’ on my history test. How did you do on it? Tim – I got a ‘D’. Susan – Yikes! Tim – And I also caught a stomach […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
17 August 2011 | 2 Comments
“She has a sweet tooth!” Slang of the day: sweet tooth Meaning: liking sweet food (candy, cake, chocolate, etc.) Usage: I feel like eating a big piece of cake! Ever since I got pregnant I have a real sweet tooth. Dialog: Ted – I can’t believe you just ate 6 cupcakes. You’re going to […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
16 August 2011 | 2 Comments
“I’m so wired after drinking this coke.” Slang of the day: wired Meaning: to be very alert and full of energy Usage: Wow, I’m wired. I drank 10 cokes back to back. Dialog: Fred – How are you doing today? Are you ready for our big exam? Sam – I’m okay. I’m […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
15 August 2011 | 4 Comments
She really has the munchies! Slang of the day: munchies Meaning: snack food or a craving for snack food Usage: Look at all of the munchies this party has! Dialog: Burt – I’m so hungry, I could eat a huge hamburger right now. Dot – Sorry Burt, but we only have light munchies at our […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
14 August 2011 | 4 Comments
Green Thumb Slang of the day: green thumb Meaning: to be good at gardening and growing plants Usage: Wow, your plants are beautiful; you must have a green thumb. Dialog: Sally – I can’t grow any plants. Every time I plant one, it dies within days. Doug – That’s so sad. Sally – Yeah, it […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
12 August 2011 | 12 Comments
Booze! Slang of the day: booze Meaning: alcohol Usage: Here’s some booze for you. Drink up! Dialog: Fred – Oh my God, I think I drank way too much tonight. Dan – You think? Fred – Well, the jello shots were just so good. Dan – They had a lot of booze in them. Fred – […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
11 August 2011 | 4 Comments
“I have a boo boo on my hand.” Slang of the day: boo boo Meaning: This word is mainly used with children. It’s a small injury, like a scratch or cut. Usage: Did baby fall down and get a boo boo? Dialog: Sue – Whaaaaaaaa!!! Mom – What happened? Sue – Fell down, hurt! Mom […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
10 August 2011 | 5 Comments
“Jeez, that girl’s clothes are just too loud!” Slang of the day: loud Meaning: bright or garish Usage: Are you sure you want to buy that hot pink top? It’s so loud!! Dialog: Fred – Nice outfit. Sally – Thanks. Fred – And aren’t you going to say anything about my new hat? Sally – […]
American Slang,English Vocabulary
9 August 2011 | 8 Comments
“Look at my humongous candy bar!” Slang of the day: humongous Meaning: huge, enormous Usage: That lady has a humongous hat. Wow Dialog: Deb – Hey, I like your bow tie. Phil – Thanks. Deb – It’s humongous, but it’s still really sharp.
American Slang,English Vocabulary
8 August 2011 | 3 Comments
“I’m totally pigging out on cotton candy!” Slang of the day: to pig out Meaning: to eat a lot of food Usage: Everyday after I come home from work, I pig out on chips and soda. Dialog: Dana – I’m glad you are enjoying the ice cream I gave you. Chris – I really am. Dana […]