November Flashcards
nebulous
(of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined.
“nebulous concepts like quality of life”
pan out
turn out well.
“Harold’s idea had been a good one even if it hadn’t panned out”
what gives?
informal. what’s the news?; what’s happening? (frequently used as a friendly greeting).
person 1: I shagged your mum
person 2: Why’d you have to do that? what gives?
peace up, A town down
peace hand gesture up, then A gesture down, A-town for Atlanta
vi
very impressive woman
yo homies, let’s hit the club fo’ some vi…
shawty
Fine ass woman, or your girl (black girl from Atlanta).
FINE ASS WOMAN–Sup shawty, how you doin
Girlfriend—–me an my shawty went to da sex shop yesterday and got some shit, yo.
heavy conversation
boring conversation
on the prowl
- (of a person or animal) moving around in search or as if in search of prey.
- when a human being or other life form proactively seeks out another for sexual gratification.
I am on the prowl 24/7. Even at the DMV or a rest stop.
ready to blow
(adj.) Ready to explode.
birthday suit
naked
copping a feel
grabbing someone in a sexual manner
Copping a feel is only good when I can cop back.
foot patrol
When your ass has no ride or any other means of transportation and is forced to walk.
I’ll be there in twenty im on foot patrol.
kinko’s
fedex office
chirper
n. A person who is one of those stuck-up, abercrombie-wearing, snobby acting, big-mouth, preppy people cliques and thinks that they are all that just because their parents buy them brand named clothes and itouches. They think that they rule the WORLD but deep down inside, they know they’re just empty.
That girl Stacy talks way too much like she’s all that. She’s such a chirper!
wait on someone
to serve someone
She waited on customers all day at the department store. He sits there in front of the TV and expects me to wait on him!
do as I say, not as I do
Prov. Take my advice, even though I am acting contrary to it. (Sometimes used as an apology for behaving hypocritically.)
Jill: Why are you walking on the grass when I told you not to? Jane: But you’re walking on the grass. Jill: Do as I say, not as I do.
bonkers
mad; crazy.
“and the fans go bonkers”
mary jane
Another word/phrase for marijuana, It is no particular type of marijuana, just a slang word for it in general. Also can be shortened as just Mary, not Mary Jane
- I was Smokin’ that Mary-Jane Yesterday.
- Mary got ya paranoid.
tough break
a bit of bad fortune.
- I’m sorry to hear about your accident. Tough break.
- John had a lot of tough breaks when he was a kid, but he’s doing okay now.
dyke
noun, Derogitory term used to refer to a lesbian; commonly towards a lesbian with more masculine physical characteristics/mannerisms; Offensive to many people.
That woman is a dyke.
flip out
to lose control of oneself.
- After a sleepless night, Wally simply flipped out.
- I felt like I was going to flip out from the steady dripping of the faucet.
cheeba
marijuana
reefer
slang for marijuana; refers to a joint, bowl, plant, or sac of marijuana
“Those young punks smoke the reefer”-Coach J
lay it on me
Lay it out. Essentially, tell me what you’re saying, be more clear, or tell me something.
Joe: Yeah, I guess I have some crazy stories
Jill: So lay it on me. Tell me one.