American Slang words

Question 1

Screw up

Answer 1

To mess up or make a mistake.

Question 2

My bad

Answer 2

My mistake.

Question 3

Kudos

Answer 3

Kudos means “congrats” or “great work”! It can be used in all situations.

Question 4

Cheesy

Answer 4

Nope, it doesn’t actually have anything to do with cheese. Something that’s cheesy is cheap or tacky, such as a cheesy pick-up line or a cheesy movie.

Question 5

Binge

Answer 5

The dictionary defines “binge” as an “excessive indulgence”. Given the rise of “Netflix and Chill” culture, it’s common for Americans to admit to “binge-watching” a favorite TV show.

Question 6

Shoot the sh*t

Answer 6

An alternate expression to making small talk. Asking someone about the weather or their weekend is an example of shooting the sh*t.

Question 7

Twenty four seven (24/7)

Answer 7

Refers to something that’s non-stop or around the clock – for example, “that grocery store is open 24/7”.

Question 8

It’s not rocket science

Answer 8

This saying explains something by hyperbolic-ally stating what it is not. If it’s not rocket science, then it must be easy.

Question 9

That hits the spot

Answer 9

Expresses that something (usually food or drink) was exactly what you needed.

Question 10

Hold your horses

Answer 10

Wait just a second!