American Slang 1, A Flashcards

Question

**All over something**

Answer 1

Very fond of something ## Footnote *“Jane’s really into jazz. I mean she’s all over it!”*

Answer 2

Very special ## Footnote *“She’s all that and a bag of chips”.*

Answer 3

1-adj. of especially good quality, particularly excellent; 2-adv.: very ## Footnote *“We do not have all that much time to finish”.*

Answer 4

An exaggeration to show strong feelings, usually in a positive way ## Footnote *“This song gives me all the feels”.*

Answer 5

Very popular at a particular moment

Answer 6

Very exciting; excellent “Man, this place is all the way live”. ## Footnote *“Man, this place is all the way live”.*

Answer 7

1-sad, at death’s door; 2-struck dumb, confounded

Answer 8

1-staying awake, usually with the aid of caffeine and cool showers for over 24 hours; 2-a study or work session that goes through the night; studying without sleeping

Answer 9

1-being wrong, disagreement; 2-to be or get really, really drunk ## Footnote *1-being wrong, disagreement; “Stealing from your grandma purse is all wet”; 2-"Oh yeah. He is all wet!”!*

Answer 10

A new way to write the expression, ‘Am I right?

Answer 11

Toilet paper ## Footnote *“Help! we’re completely out of ammunition!”.*

Answer 12

Super excited; you can’t wait for something to happen

Answer 13

Someone or something greater, more severe, or more intense than normal “This computer problem is a mess and a half!” ## Footnote *“This computer problem is a mess and a half!”*

Answer 14

1- and other similar things; 2-whatever ## Footnote *“You can buy snacks and whatnot at the bar”*

Answer 15

An attractive woman or girl ## Footnote *“Now, there’s some ankle I’ve never seen around here before”.*

Answer 16

Very drunk; intoxicated with a drug ## Footnote *"The boys came in annihilated and their father had plenty to say to them.”*

Answer 17

Another complaint, word, or sound from someone. (Usually in the negative) ## Footnote *"I’ve heard enough! Not another peep!”*

Answer 18

Alcohol intoxicated ## Footnote *“Man, I feel totally antifreeze”.*

Answer 19

Nervous; restless ## Footnote *“You look a little antsy. What’s wrong?” “Who is that antsy guy”.*

Answer 20

It is used as an interjection, a filler. It’s very informal and can be used in replacing of anyway, anyhow and however

Answer 21

Alcohol intoxicated ## Footnote *“I’ve never seen my brother so totally aped before”.*

Answer 22

Nonsense ## Footnote *“Don’t give me that applesauce. I know better”.*

Answer 23

1-joking with someone; 2-it can also mean are you lying to me? ## Footnote *“Are you fucking with me?”, “Are you messing with me?*”

Answer 24

An old car ## Footnote *“Why don’t you get rid of that old ark and get something that’s easier to park?”*

Answer 25

A police-officer ## Footnote *"So, this arm says to me, “Going to a fire?”*

Answer 26

1-dirty, unappealing place; 2-the hollow beneath the arm. The underarm ## Footnote *1-“This cheap motel is an absolute armpit!”*

Answer 27

A selfish, unpleasant, obnoxious person

Answer 28

Saying nice things to someone in order to get something from them

Answer 29

Displaying an interest in the arts or high culture

Answer 30

Very close; intimate; inseparable ## Footnote *“In love? He’s as close to her as stink on shit”.*

Answer 31

Extremely fit and healthy ## Footnote *“He claimed to be as fit as a butcher’s dog”.*

Answer 32

1-a type of donkey or mule; 2-stupid or foolish person; 3-having the condition of being undesirable ; 4-person void of common sense; an adjective; 5-used to describe something bad ## Footnote *1-“He rode an ass up the mountain”. 2-“Stop being an ass!”. 3-"Dude, Genovese drug store is so ass”. 5-“That guy is so ass”.*

Answer 33

Jerk; it’s a bit disrespectful ## Footnote *“The waiter was such an asshole that I decided not to leave a tip”.*

Answer 34

Someone who says nice things to someone in order to get something from them

Answer 35

A lot; quite a bit ## Footnote *"There was an ass-load of people there last night.”*

Answer 36

Broke ## Footnote *“I ain’t got a cent. I’m ass out, man”.*

Answer 37

1-nervous and anxious; 2-bored with nothing to do ## Footnote *“Tom usually works puzzles whenever he’s at loose ends”.*

Answer 38

1-it means to tell someone that they are doing a great job ## Footnote *"You ate that"*

Answer 39

A bus ## Footnote *“Watch out for the avenue tanks when you cross the street.”*

Answer 40

It means something is wonderful or amazing. Great! Excellent! ## Footnote *“Awesome! I’m impressed”.*

Answer 41

Something amazing, wonderful, and/or marvelous ## Footnote *“That song is awesomeness in action!"*

Answer 42

1-to dismiss someone from a job (v.) dismissal from a job (n.); 2-a musical instrument, esp. a jazz musician's guitar, trumpet or saxophone.