words and phrases (often in use for only a short time) used very informally,egwords used mainly by, and typical of, a particular group.army slang;teenage slang;`stiff' is slang for `a corpse'.argot,jerga verb to speak rudely and angrily to or about (someone); to abuse.I got furious...
W: Well, over there the woman keeps her maiden name pretty much for all purposes, like bank accounts, identity cards; and the man obviously keeps his name. M: What about the children then? W: Well they keep their father's name. M:So we're...
People will say “clit” for short. “Flicking the bean” is a euphemism for masturbation, but no one calls it “the bean” on its own. There’s also the old-fashioned “the boy in the boat”/”the little bald man in the boat” but it’s not really used today except maybe ...
1884 G.W. Bagby Old Virginia Gentleman (1910) 137: What the deuce did I care abourt learning how to ‘hold my piece,’ to ‘load in nine times,’ and all that? 1895 ‘Banjo’ Paterson ‘How Gilbert Died’ Man from Snowy River (1902) 131: For the water ran from the rifle breech...
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Old school for really good or enjoyable. Blank The foam used to shape a surfboard. Blown Out Where the onshore wind turns the surf in to unrideable mush. Board The fibreglass thingy under your feet. Boardshorts / Boardies These shorts are quick drying, lightweight, and worn by those luc...
When you learn Chinese in school, the word that they teach you forgoodbyeis 再见 (zàijiàn). And while this isn’t wrong per se, in real life and on the internet, 再见 comes off as a bit formal and awkward. Many Chinese people have adopted saying “bye-bye” in conversation just as...
Many young people now belong to this group. These people have little savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance.___ ◆The snail — lives under pressure__ __ ___ The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. ...
1947 D. Davin For the Rest of Our Lives 329: They’re all to hell out there, sir. Don’t know whether they’re on their arse or their elbow. 1951 J.D. Salinger Catcher in the Rye (1958) 12: He was a nice old guy that didn’t know his ass from his elbow. 1958 P. Larkin...
American English Slang for Social Events American english slang 1. Hang out – To spend time with others. Eg. “Want to hang out with us?” 2. I’m down – I’m able to join. Eg. “I’m down for ping pong.” 3. I’m game – (Same as above). 4. I’m in – (Same as ...