Slang words Flashcards
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That’s bussin
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Bussin’ means “awesome or great”
you might hear at the dinner table: These tacos are bussin’.
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Bet
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Agreement, confirmation, or understanding
Example: “We’re meeting at 10, right?” “Bet.”
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Extra
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Dramatic, attention-grabbing, too much.
“You don’t have to be so extra about it!”
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GOAT
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An acronym (skratka) indicating the Greatest Of All Time.
Example: “In football, Pelé was the GOAT!”
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GRWM
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Acronym or Phrase - Get Ready with Me
Used to describe a vlog where someone films everything they do in their morning, night, or other routine.
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IYKYK
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Acronym or Phrase – If You Know, You Know
Implies that something is understood or appreciated only by those who are familiar with a particular reference or situation.
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Mid
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Adjective - Average or unimpressive.
Prídavné meno – Priemerný alebo nevýrazný.
Example: “The campus food? Honestly, it was kind of mid. Nothing special.”
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No Cap/Cap
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Adjective – To be completely honest or authentic.
Example: “No cap, the dorms (internáty) are actually better than I expected.”
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Tea/Spill the Tea
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Noun/verb – Gossip or secrets.
Example: “Spill the tea, sis. What did he say to you?”
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Vibe check
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Verb - To make sure someone is having a good time.
Example: Sanjit: “Hey, Amir, vibe check!”
Amir: “All good.”
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All the ___ (phrase)
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An exaggeration to show strong feelings, usually in a positive way.
Example: “This song gives me all the feels.”
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Amped (adjective) (ampd)
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Very excited
Example: “I’m so amped for tonight’s basketball game!”
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Basic (adjective)
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An insult that means something or someone is boring or uncool.
Example: “Let’s get out of here. This party is basic.”
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Bestie (noun)
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Best friend.
Example: “My bestie and I are going to meet up later for coffee.”
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Blow off steam (phrase)
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Get rid of extra energy, stress, or anger.
Example: “She’ll be OK after she blows off some steam.”
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Boujee (adjective) (budží)
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Rich, luxurious, special, fancy.
Example: “She’s so boujee with that Louis Vuitton bag.”
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Break a leg (phrase)
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A way to wish someone good luck, often before a performance of some kind.
Example: “She’s so nice, she told me to break a leg on stage tonight.”
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Bro (noun)
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Short for “brother,” “bro” is used instead of first names among friends, typically men
Example: “What’s up, bro?”
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Chill or chill out (verb)
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Relax, calm down, or be easygoing.
Uvoľnite sa, upokojte sa alebo buďte pokojní.
Example: “We’re done with exams, so let’s just chill tonight.”
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Cray or cray cray (adjective)
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Shortened version of crazy – something wild or out of control.
Example: “The new Marvel movie is cray.”
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Curve ball (noun)
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Something tricky or unexpected, like trying to hit a curve ball in baseball.
example: “I wasn’t expecting that assignment to be so hard.” “Yeah, it was a real curve ball.”
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Ditch (verb)
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To leave a place or person unexpectedly, or to not show up to prior (predchádzajúce) plans.
Example: “I had to ditch study group because my dad called.”
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Drip (adjective)
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Stylish, sophisticated clothes or appearance.
Example: “Li’s shoes and belt are dripping today.”
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Dude (noun)
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A casual (neformálny) greeting used instead of first names.
Example: “Hey dude, how’s it going?”
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Epic (adjective)
Especially awesome, big, strong, or incredible.
Example: “Did you see that movie? So epic.”
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Fan (noun)
Someone who really likes a particular thing. Short for fanatic.
Example: “All the college football fans must be excited for the big game.”
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For real (phrase)
To agree with someone, emphasize a statement, or ask if someone is serious.
Example: “This is my favorite class so far!” “For real?”
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Freshman 15 (expression)
Weight gain during the first year of college.
Example: “The dining hall is open 24/7? I’m totally going to gain the Freshman 15.”
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Get off my back (phrase)
When you want someone to stop bothering or pressuring you about something.
Example: “Get off my back about wearing my pajamas in the dining hall. They’re really comfortable!”
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Greek life (noun)
The collection of campus social organizations for male (fraternities) (bratstvá) or female (sororities) (sorority) students. Each fraternity or sorority (spolok) is named with Greek letters, such as alpha or beta.
Example: “I heard the Greek life on campus is pretty fun.”
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Hang out (verb)
Spend time or do something with friends.
Example: “I’m going to hang out with my best friend this weekend.”
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Hit the books (verb)
To study. Can also mean to do homework (or assignments meant to be done outside of class).
Example: “The big test is coming up. Time to hit the books.”
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I dunno (phrase)
The short form of “I don’t know.”
Example: “Where are my sneakers?” “I dunno.”
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I’m down (phrase)
You agree or are interested.
Example: “Want to go to the movies tonight?” “Oh yeah, I’m down.”
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It’s giving... (phrase)
It brings to mind...
Example: “Your outfit ... it’s giving Cher in ‘Clueless’.”
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K or KK (abbreviation)
Short for “okay.” Pronounced “kay.” A way to agree with something or to confirm what someone asks, without showing too much excitement.
Example: “Want to go to the mall later?” “K.”
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Keep your cool (phrase)
Staying calm in a stressful situation.
Example: “I know you’re worried about the test, but you’ll do better work if you keep your cool.”
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Legit (adjective)
Something that is good or worthwhile. Short for legitimate (meaning authentic or real).
Example: “That 65% off sale at the campus store is totally legit.”
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Lit (adjective)
Hot, amazing, memorable in a good way.
Example: “Are you going to the Sigma Chi party on Friday? It’s gonna be lit!”
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Mag (noun)
Short for magazine.
Example: “Have you read this sports mag?”
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Mix-up (noun)
A mistake or misunderstanding that causes confusion.
Example: “There was a mix-up and I accidentally grabbed the wrong book for today’s class.”
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No problem or no worries (phrase)
A way to answer when someone says thank you. It reassures the person that whatever you did was not difficult.
Example: “Thank you for holding the door.” “No worries.”
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OMG (exclamation)
Abbreviation for “Oh my god.” Pronounced oh-em-gee. Often used to express surprise, excitement, or disgust.
Example: “OMG, I got an A on my final exam!”
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Periodt (phrase)
Finished, all done.
Example: “I don’t want to hear another word from you, periodt.”
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Prof (noun)
With friends, many US students call their professors “prof” – but calling professors “prof” to their faces is typically considered too informal.
Example: “My economics prof checks our attendance every single day!”
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Quad (noun) (kvod)
An outdoor gathering space surrounded by buildings, often on a college campus.
Example: “Meet me after class on the quad so we can play soccer.”
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Rent-free (adverb)
To become an obsession, to dominate someone’s thoughts.
Example: “Since I saw Shang-Chi, Simu Liu is living rent-free inside my head.”
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Rizz (adjective)
Charisma and attractiveness, especially to potential partners.
Example: “Zoe Saldana has the most rizz!”
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Roomie (noun)
Roommate.
Example: “My roomie and I are going to the concert tonight.”
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Root for (verb)
To cheer for or support something or someone, such as a sports team.
Example: “I can’t go to the football game this Saturday, but I’ll be rooting for them anyway.”
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Salty (adjective)
Overreacting. (prehnaná reakcia)
Example: “He got so salty after I didn’t text back right away.”
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Selfie (noun)
A picture you take of yourself, either alone or with other people.
Example: “Did you see the cute selfie Emma posted to Instagram?”
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Shook (adjective)
Stunned (zarazený), shocked.
Example: “That last question on the final has me shook.”
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Situationship (adjective)
A romantic relationship that is not well defined or exclusive.
Example: “Su isn’t my girlfriend, we’re in a situationship.”
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Slay (verb)
Anything awesome, especially a successful accomplishment. (zabila to ....)
Example: “Beyoncé slayed every night on tour.”
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Third wheel (phrase)
Someone who is not needed or wanted in a situation, typically with a romantic couple.
Example: “Why is your friend on this date with us? He’s kind of a third wheel.”
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Totes (abbreviation)
Short for “totally” and often used to agree with someone.
Example: “I should finish my reading assignment before we play video games.” “Totes.”
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Vanilla (adjective)
Used to describe something that is ordinary, boring, or uninspiring. Based on vanilla ice cream being seen as a very normal flavor.
Example: “Last week’s class lecture was really exciting, but this one was a little vanilla for me.”
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Wallflower (noun)
Someone who is shy and tries to remain unnoticed at parties.
Example: “So are you a wallflower, or do you just like hiding behind the couch at parties?”
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What’s up?or What’s good? (greeting)
A way to say hello or ask someone what they are doing.
Example: “Hey, what’s up?” “What’s good, my man?” “Not much, just got out of math class.”
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Woke (adjective)
Socially conscious, culturally aware.
Sociálne uvedomelý, kultúrne uvedomelý.
Example: “After his Modern Perspectives in Poetry course, he became woke to different points of view.”
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You do you (phrase)
Make the choice that’s best for you; be yourself.
Example: “I think I’m going to change my major to Ultimate Frisbee.” “You do you.”
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Zone out (verb)
To get distracted and not pay attention to what is happening around you.
Example: “I zoned out during the TV show and missed how it ended.”
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Ace
is used to describe something that is awesome. A word that is popular in the north and amongst youngsters.
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Any road
when you hear this, the person isn’t asking you to pick a road! They are most likely substituting it for “anyway” (aj tak) and the context could be “any road are you from China or Japan.”
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A load of tosh
is used to describe something that is not very good. For example, your lecturer might describe your essay “as a load of tosh” …. harsh! (drsné)
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A Kent face
commonly used in Scotland when a person has seen a person they know, such as “I saw a few Kent faces in the library”. This idiom has nothing to do with the surname or the place. It is taken from an old English word that means “to know”.
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Adam and Eve
Cockney rhyming slang for "believe". “Can you Adam and Eve it!”
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Bees knees
the phrase does not relate to bees or knees but is an idiom for "excellent". It became popular in the 1920s along with “cat’s whiskers.”
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Bite your arm off
It is used to describe willingness (opis ochoty). For example someone might say to you ”they will bite your arm off if you offer to write their essay.
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Donkey’s years
Apparently donkey’s live for a long time so when someone say’s “I haven’t seen you for donkey’s” they are saying they haven’t seen you in a long time.
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Dive
is used to describe a place that isn’t very nice. Someone may say to you “It’s a dive but the drinks are cheap”
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Dishy
is used to describe someone who is attractive.
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Daft cow
is used amongst friends and is an affectionate way of making fun of a female friend when they have done or said something silly. Be aware the meaning changes dramatically when you say this to a stranger!
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Don’t cry over spilt milk
someone may say this if you get something wrong or actually spill or break something. The essence of the saying is that you shouldn’t worry about it.
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Don’t teach your grandmother to suck eggs
you may hear someone more senior in years saying this to a younger person when they feel the youngster is being disrespectful by thinking they can teach the older person something.
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Cheesed off
is a quirky (svojrázny) euphemism for being unhappy. Obviously, you would be unhappy if your cheese went off! It can be used in casual and formal situations for example someone could say “I’m cheesed off that you ate the last piece of cake.”
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Chin wag
means to have a long chat and its origins come from a Welsh word meaning empty. It is believed that the word originates from a pub in North Wales where the landlady would ensure people drunk more than they intended by going around with a jug of ale and toping people’s glasses up by saying “chin wag” – which is Welsh for your cup is empty.
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Cheerio
one of the many words used to say goodbye in the UK. “Ta ta” is popular in the North of England and you will also hear “laters” and “see ya”.
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Easy peasy
expressing something is easy to do or understand. We dare you to use it next time your lecturer is explaining something.
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Effing and blinding
to describe someone who is using unpleasant language. For example, you might hear “She was so angry that she was effing and blinding all the way home!”
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Eejit
an Irish-based pronunciation of the word “Idiot.”
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Elevenses
a mid-morning snack before lunch that normally includes a cup of tea and a biscuit.
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Earful
is an expression used to describe someone who is being told off (komu sa hovorí). For example, you may hear someone say “They got an earful for being so loud last night.”
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Full of beans
someone is very energetic and vivacious.
niekto je veľmi energický a temperamentný.
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For crying out loud
This is a replacement for a rude word. For example, you discover your bike has a flat tyre & you yell “Oh, for crying out loud!”
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Faff around
If you’re faffing around you look busy, but you’re achieving very little. For example: “I told him to stop faffing around and wash the dishes.”
Ak sa flákate, vyzeráte zaneprázdnene, no dosahujete veľmi málo. Napríklad: "Povedal som mu, aby sa prestal flákať a umyť riad."
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Flogging a dead horse
to try and find a solution to a problem that is unsolvable. For example: “You’re flogging a dead horse by asking Martha to move to the UK – she hates rain”
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Going to a do
student life wouldn’t be student life without a fair dose of parties and if someone invites you to a “do” say yes because they are inviting you to a party!
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Gobsmacked
if you are gobsmacked you are amazed by something or someone. In a good or bad way!
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Grub
is slang for food and comes from the old English word meaning ‘dig’. The association with digging for food morphed (sa pretavila ) into the slang we use today.
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Gobby
is used to describe someone who talks a lot and has a lot of opinions, and not necessarily in a good way.
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Hammered
is the slang word used to describe someone who is very drunk. You can say someone is tipsy if they appear to be a bit drunk.
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Horses for courses
this is a popular saying that means that we all have different tastes and what is right for one person isn’t necessarily right for another person.
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Hunky-dory
is just a cool way of saying that something is just fine!
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I’ve come over all peculiar
is a peculiar saying used to describe someone who becomes unwell very quickly.
je zvláštne príslovie používané na opis niekoho, kto sa veľmi rýchlo zlení.
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I’m not being funny but I haven’t got all day
this is a popular saying in Wales and simply means hurry up!
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I’m easy
next time you are in a restaurant and your friends are debating what to order just say “order whatever. I’m easy”. That’s a signal that you’re happy with whatever they order.
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I’m off to Bedfordshire
is rhyming English slang for when someone is tired and wants to go to bed. Get it?
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It’s brass monkeys outside
is used when it is bitterly cold. The origins of this saying refer to the brass handles on doors which get very cold. This bit makes sense but the monkeys bit of this saying is baffling, even to the Brits
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Jammy
if you are a lucky person you might be described as flukey or jammy.
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Jim jams
is slang for pyjamas and as a student you’ll hear “I think it’s time to put on my jim jams and get into bed – I’m exhausted!” – a lot!
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Jar
British saying meaning you’ll do something immediately. You might say it to show you are keen, for example: “If you’re cooking dinner I’ll be there in a jiffy.”
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Knees up
if someone says they went to “a right knees-up over the weekend” they are talking about a wild party. Your response should be why wasn’t I invited?
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Kerfuffle
is a fuss or commotion. For example: “What’s all the kerfuffle about? I’m only two hours late!”
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Keep your hair on
can you lose your hair if you get too angry or excited? That’s what this idiom suggests. For example: “Keep your hair on – I only accidentally deleted your dissertation.”
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Kip
means sleep
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Last order
you will hear bar staff, in pubs, shout this and ring a bell at 11pm or at 10.30pm on Sunday to let customers know they have 20 minutes in which to finish their drinks.
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Lurgy
if someone has the lurgy stay away. It means they are ill and possibly contagious.
ak má niekto lurg, drž sa ďalej. Znamená to, že sú chorí a možno aj nákazliví
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Let down
can be used in a multitude of ways and means you thought the experience was not good. For example: “That film was such a let down”
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Lairy
used to describe a loud/brash (drzej) person. For example: “Tom gets a bit lairy after a few drinks.”
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Leave it out
means you want someone to stop doing or saying something that you find upsetting or annoying.
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Minted
if someone is described as minted it means they are rich, so become their best friend immediately!
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Mitts
a mitten (palčiak) is a kind of glove(druh rukavice) . But Brits have shortened the word and made it slang for hands. For example: “I’d love to get my mitts on a new camera!”
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Mind your P’s and Q’s
means to be on your best behaviour. For example: “My parents are very conservative – mind your p’s and q’s.” (kjús)
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Miffed
is another way of saying you are confused or annoyed. For example: “She is really miffed that she’s not been invited to the party.”
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Not my cup of tea
is a saying used when something is not to your liking. For example: “My boyfriend loves football but it’s not my cup of tea”.
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Numpty
if someone does or says something inappropriate, wrong or a bit silly you might hear a Brit saying “You numpty you’ve got your T-shirt on back to front.”
Ty hlúpy, máš tričko zozadu dopredu.“
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Naff
is used to describe something that is of poor or inferior taste(podradný vkus.) . Example: “I don’t like my flat, the furniture is a bit naff.”
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Nosh
is slang for food. For example: “Shall we get some nosh before our lecture?”
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Old chestnut
if you tell the same joke or story too many times your bored friends may say “oh no not that old chestnut again “ in a sarcastic voice.
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On the lash
means to drink excessive amounts of alcohol and you may hear Brits saying, “Are you out on the lash tonight?”
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Oh my giddy aunt
is another expression for “Oh my God!” and used to show shock or surprise.
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One off
an expression used to describe something unique. For example: “I bought this one-off dress from a student studying fashion.”
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Odds and sods
another way of saying ‘bits and pieces.’ For example: “My glasses were in the drawer with all the odds and sods.”
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Piece of cake
means you think it’s easy to do. For example, you might say “this essay is a piece of cake.”
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Pip pip
an old-fashioned way of saying goodbye.
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Plonk
is used to describe wine and the reference is that it isn’t the best quality wine.
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Porkies
if you are accused of telling a “porkie” it’s serious. It means someone thinks you are lying. The saying comes from an old Cockney rhyme that used pork pies and substituted “pies,” for “lies” and it later got shortened to “porkies”.
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Put a sock in it
If you have had enough of someone talking you can tell them to put a sock in it. It is totally fine to use amongst friends but even you think your lecturer is going on a bit we advise you keep the thought to yourself!
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Quid
is slang for one-pound sterling.
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Queenie
affectionate term Brits use to refer to Queen Elizabeth II (the current Queen)
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Quasimodo
is Cockney rhyming slang for soda water.
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Quack
is Cockney rhyming slang for the backside (zadok) (bum).
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Queen of the south
is Cockney rhyming slang for mouth
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Reem
is English slang for something being nice, good or cool and originates from Essex. In fact, to learn how to speak like someone froEssex you should watch The Only Way Is Essex.
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Rank
is slang for something that is horrible, in bad taste or actually smells unpleasant.
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Rinsed
can be used in a couple of ways. The first is if you defeat someone in an argument, fight or other competition. The second context is when someone pays over the odds for something.
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Rosie lee
is cockney rhyming slang for a cup of tea.
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See a man about a dog
is what you say when you jokingly don’t want to reveal where you are going, such as going to the toilet.
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Up for it
slang for being enthusiastic/willing to participate. For example: “I like bowling, I’m up for it tonight.”
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Up the spout
when you have wasted something such as money. For example, “Everything I earned over the summer has gone up the spout trying to keep this flat warm.”
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Under the cosh
is used when you feel under pressures or restricted. For example: “She is under the cosh to deliver that project on time.”
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From the valley’s
an expression used to describe people from Wales, owing to the number of valleys (which is the low area between hills) in Wales.
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V.A.T
is slang for vodka and tonic.
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Veg-out
is slang for relaxing. As a student, you’ll want to veg-out every time an essay has been submitted (odoslaná esej). To veg-out properly you have to order pizza and find a really naff movie to watch in your jim-jams.
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Vibe
is slang for feelings, atmosphere, mood. For example, you may go to a club and say “I like the vibe in here the music is reem.”
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Vino
is English slang for cheap wine.
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Watering hole
meaning "pub"
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Wonky
is another word for shaky or unstable. You can use it to refer to a person or an object. For example, you might say a chair has a wonky leg.
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Wangle
means to get or do something that is a bit devious. For example: “I wangled an extension on my essay by telling the lecturer my cat died.”
znamená získať alebo urobiť niečo, čo je trochu nevyspytateľné. Napríklad: „Prehral som predĺženie svojej eseje tým, že som lektorovi povedal, že moja mačka zomrela.“
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Wee
is a Scottish word for small. In England it’s a euphemism for urine. Confused? Don’t be. If a Scottish person says they want a wee drink they want a whiskey. If an English person says they want a wee direct them to the nearest toilet!
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Wind-up
If you wind someone up it means you are teasing or taunting them.
Ak niekoho namotáte, znamená to, že ho dráždite alebo sa mu vysmievate.
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Well in it
an expression used when someone is in trouble
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X-ray eyes
you might use the expression “have you got x-ray eyes” to question what a friend is telling you. For example, “How do you know Yinbo ate the rest of the pizza – do you have x ray eyes?”
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Xtra
is used to describe something that is very good. You may hear “that double chocolate chip ice cream is xtra!”
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Your round
if you go to a pub with a group of friends it is most likely that one person will buy the whole group a drink. This will continue until everyone in the group has bought a drink. If it is your turn someone may say “It is your round”.
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You’re a keeper
used affectionately to describe someone who is nice or someone who has a good attribute( vlastnosť). For example, you might hear “You can cook – you’re such a keeper.”
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You what
mostly Brits use this when they haven’t heard or understood what was said. On some ocasions it might be used when someone disagrees with you. You’ll know which one it is by their tone and body language.
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Yakking
used to describe someone who talks too much about things that aren’t of interest to you. Example: “My lecturer wouldn’t stop yakking on and on today.”
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Yonks
when you haven’t seen someone for a long time. Example: “God, I haven’t been to a lecture for yonks!”
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Yank my chain
if you tease someone about something they are sensitive about they could say to you “stop yanking my chain” to tell you to stop it.
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Zonked
is used when someone is sleeping or by someone who is expressing they are super tired.
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Zebra crossing
s often used to describe the black and white horizontal markings on the road where pedestrians can cross.
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Catch a few Zzzzzzzzzz
is used when you want to go to sleep
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“Let’s catch up sometime!”
means spending time together talking. Typically, people catch up while having coffee or a bite to eat.
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Wanna
“I don’t wanna do that.”
a casual way to tell someone that you are not interested in doing what they’re asking you to do. This slang word combines the words “want to” together.
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Kinda
“That sounds kinda fun. I’ll have to check my schedule first.”
kinda comes from combining the words “kind of.”
Using kinda can indicate that you are hesitant to commit to saying “yes” when asked to do something.
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Lame
“I can’t believe he didn’t come to the party. He’s so lame.”
Lame literally means disabled or handicapped. But in this context, lame is used as a way to describe someone or something that is boring or uncool.
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Yikes
“I can’t believe she wore that… Yikes.”
Yikes is an informal expression of surprise, fear, or alarm. In this context, it’s because she wore something offensive or unappealing.
V tomto kontexte je to preto, že mala na sebe niečo urážlivé alebo nepríťažlivé
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Bummer
“The game got rained out today so we won’t be able to go. What a bummer.”
If something doesn’t go as planned and you’re disappointed about it, you can use the slang phrase “bummer.”
In this context, the speaker is disappointed that the weather ruined the chance for them to attend a game.
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Gotta
“Good to see you, gotta go!”
You can use gotta in any informal situation where “go to” would be appropriate. In this case, it is used as a way to say goodbye.
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FYI
“I’ll be there on Friday, FYI.”
FYI means “for your information.” This slang is typically used over text messages or chat. It is used in personal and business correspondence to show that information is being shared and that no immediate action is required or expected.
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Outta
“I can’t stay here any longer. I’m outta here.”
Outta is a quick way to say “out of.” This slang abbreviation can be used online, in text messages, or in person.
In this example, the speaker doesn’t have any more time to spend at a gathering and has decided to leave.
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Sick
“Wow, those are sick dance moves!”
If you’re on the dance floor and someone says that you have sick dance moves, take that as a compliment! Sick in this context means that something is cool or excellent.
In this case, the speaker is complimenting someone about being a really good dancer.
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Party
“Get ready to party!”
A party literally refers to a gathering of people, but in this case, when someone says “get ready to party” it means we’re getting ready to have a good time.
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Turn up
“It’s going to be a wild Friday night. Turn it up!”
we’re talking about getting wild and letting loose – turning up the volume/amount (of fun)!
hovoríme o divočine a uvoľnení – zvyšujte hlasitosť/množstvo (zábavy)!
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Squad
“I’m going to the mall with my squad.”
Squad refers to a group of friends, which was historically known as a posse or crew.
So when you say that you’re doing something with your squad, it means that you and your friends are doing something together. Think of a squad of jet airplanes flying together.
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BFF
“Emily? She’s my BFF.”
This is an informal and light-hearted way of saying “best friends forever.” You would use this phrase to describe your best friend.
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Chillin’
“I’m just chillin’ over here.”
we’re referring to being relaxed and stress-free.
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Booze
“I’m ready to go to the party. Did you remember to bring the booze?”
Booze refers to alcohol, and this slang term is used in very casual settings. You would use this phrase when speaking to your friends, for example, but wouldn’t talk about booze in a formal, work situation.
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Crash
“I’m crashing at Devin’s house tonight.”
Crashing doesn’t literally mean falling or running into objects. In this case, it means that you will stay at someone else’s house. You may also hear it as “crashing the party” which means that you have arrived uninvited.
Someone “crashes” when they’re feeling tired. So this is like falling down and going to sleep right where you are – rather than in your own bed – because you’re so tired.
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Rager
“The party on Friday was a rager.”
Calling an event a rager (pronounced ray-jer) is a way to describe a wild party and is typically associated with having a good time. It doesn’t mean that the party was angry or mad, but that it was very energetic and a really good time.
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Pre-game
“We’re going to pre-game at my house.”
To pre-game means to enjoy some pre-event beverages, typically alcoholic, with friends. So if you say that you’re going to pre-game, it means that you’re meeting up before the official party to have a few drinks.
This comes from sports, where you might stretch or prepare in some way before the actual “game.”
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Holy cow
“Holy cow, I can’t believe that person cut you off in traffic!”
Holy cow is a way to express extreme surprise or disbelief (nedôveru. In this case, the speaker is shocked that someone pulled in front of their friend while they were driving.
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Are you serious?
“There’s no way that your boss spoke to you like that in the meeting, are you serious?”
When something happens that is so shocking that you can’t believe it you might ask, “Are you serious?”
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Mind-blowing
“I went to watch the new Avatar film last night. It was mind-blowing.”
When you say “mind-blowing” in this context, it means that something is surprising, incredible, or unexpected, like it actually caused your brain to explode.
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Insane
“I can’t believe he didn’t show up to your date, that’s insane.”
You might refer to something as being insane if it is extremely wild or wacky (šialené) . In this example, the news we received was so surprising that I thought it was insane.
Here, the speaker thinks that it is unbelievable that someone didn’t show up to their friend’s date even after making plans with them.
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No way!
“There’s absolutely no way that I’m jumping in that lake – it’s freezing!”
If there is a 0% chance that something has occurred or will happen, you can use the slang phrase“no way” to indicate that you believe it will not be happening
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You’ve gotta (got to) be kidding me
“I’m about to get pulled over (by the police)! You’ve got to be kidding me…”
When something so out of the usual or unexpected happens you may hear someone use this phrase as a way to express disbelief or shock.
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Unbelievable
“The steak is unbelievable!”
nbelievable can help you describe a situation in which something unexpected occurred – like a steak being so delicious that it is hard to believe.
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Can’t even (explain)
“That quiz was so hard, I can’t even…
this slang phrase implies that something is too amazing, frustrating, surprising, or exciting to handle. It leaves them speechless. They can’t even find the words to express how they feel.
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Mind-boggling
“Interstellar was mind-boggling. I need to think about what I just watched.”
This slang phrase is similar to mind-blowing (ohromujúcej myšlienke) in that it is intellectually overwhelming (intelektuálne ohromujúca) and that it has boggled your mind (uviazla v hlave), leaving you speechless.
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Yasss
“We’re going out tonight, yasss!”
is used as a way to express excitement and celebration. It’s a slight variation on the word “yes,” which is a term of agreement.
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Sick
“I couldn’t believe how good the concert last night was – it was sick!”
it’s used as a way to express excitement or enjoyment. In the above example, the speaker said the concert was sick because she really enjoyed it.
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Hella
“That pizza was hella good.”
Hella is used as a way to describe something as very or extremely. In this case, the pizza was extremely, or hella, good.
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(On) Fire
“That concert was fire.”
way to describe something as amazing or excellent. It is particularly popular among the younger generation.
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On point
“His outfit is on point.”
is used to describe something as being perfect, great, or awesome. If your outfit is on point, you may also be called very stylish.
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Dope
“Those shoes are dope.”
Dope translates to describing something as being awesome or amazing. You can use dope in many different contexts, but it’s always associated with being extremely positive.
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Killer
“That lecture he gave was killer.”
Killer is used as a way to describe something as great or impressive. So if the lecture is killer, it doesn’t mean that it was in any way deadly or harmful, but that it was delivered with a lot of skill.
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Baller
“He’s the CEO now. He’s such a baller.”
Describing someone as a baller means that they are a very successful person. Anyone who is a baller is also extremely wealthy or has a lot of money at that time, like a professional athlete.
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. Crushing it
“Tammy is crushing it at her new job!”
This means that someone is doing exceptionally well. Tammy, in this example, is excelling in her new role, and so she’s crushing it.
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Cringy
“Did you see her video? It’s so cringy.
If something is cringy, that means it’s embarrassing or uncool. In this case, the video that the speaker is describing wasn’t particularly well made.
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Meh
“Meh, I thought the meal was okay.”
Meh is used to show that you’re not particularly interested in someone or something. It is unimpressive or mediocre (Je nevýrazný alebo priemerný)
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Facepalm
“Can you believe what was said in the family group chat? Total facepalm.”
Facepalm is usually expressed via emoji or written as #facepalm in text or social media. It literally refers to putting your face in the palm of your hand, as an expression of frustration.
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Fail
“I thought he had prepared for that gig, but honestly, it was a huge fail.”
If a project goes terribly, you could call it a “total fail”, meaning that it was a failure. In this context, the person didn’t prepare adequately for their show, and it ended up being a disaster.
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Ugh
“Ugh, I am so annoyed that my boss didn’t let me have this weekend off.”
This is an interjection used to show that you are annoyed or upset about something. It’s understandable that you would use ugh to show that you’re annoyed that you couldn’t get time off to spend the weekend with your friends.
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Faceplant
“I watched him try to grind that rail, but he face-planted straight into the ground.”
Faceplant literally means to fall flat on your face. This is used as a way to express an embarrassing failure. This term was originally used by snowboarders and skateboarders when they would not execute a trick properly.
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Lousy
“The weather is lousy today.”
Lousy is used as a way to describe something rotten or awful, not that you are infested with lice (zamorení všami). So if the weather is lousy, it means that it is less likely rainy or windy – conditions that are less than desirable.(menej žiadúce)
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Buzzkill
“I really don’t want to hang out with Mark anymore. He’s such a buzzkill.”
A “buzz” is a good sensation you get, like when you’re feeling positive, or had a bit of alcohol. So when someone, or something, ruins the fun of a particular situation, they could be called a buzzkill. Another way of thinking about it is something that takes the spirit out of a situation.
In this case, Mark is a buzzkill because he takes the fun out of every interaction he has with the speaker. He killed the buzz.
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Flop
“I pitched my idea to my manager about a new product, but it was a complete flop.”
If something doesn’t go as planned, you might call it a flop. You can imagine something simply falling to the ground and laying there without any movement, or when you jump into a pool and do a painful belly flop instead of a graceful dive.
Movies that perform poorly are often referred to as flops
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Bleak
“I was so bleak that I got sick right before the dance – there’s no way I could have made it.”
Bleak literally means that a piece of land is barren (je neúrodný) nič tam nerastie – nothing grows there. But when used as a slang word, it means that something is not hopeful or encouraging. So if you are unable to make it to dance before you’re sick, you might feel bleak about it. ( môžete sa z toho cítiť bezútešne.
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For sure
“I thought for sure he was going to be at the restaurant.”
When someone uses for sure, they are using an informal way of saying “definitely” or “without a doubt.” In this case, the speaker was certain that he would be at the restaurant.
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Totally
“Tina, that car is totally awesome!”
Tina’s car is very cool looking – maybe it has a sunroof and is painted bright pink! Using totally can emphasize how awesome it is.
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You bet
“Will I be at the party later? You bet!”
You bet is another way to say “certainly” or to emphasize a statement.
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Definitely
“Definitely! I’d love to go to the movies with you!”
The word definitely can be used in speech as a forceful way of agreeing or saying “yes.”
If someone you’re interested in dating asks you to go on a date to the movies, you can say “Definitely!” as a way to say yes and express your excitement.
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100%
“100%! I will get it done!”
This slang is used when you are referring to something as being completely or entirely true. Here’s an example:
Boss: “Are you going to be able to finish this project by Friday?”
Employee: “100%! We will get it done!”
In this example, a boss has asked an employee whether or not he will be able to complete a project by the Friday deadline. The employee is completely certain that he will be able to complete it, and that it will be 100% done.
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I’m with you
“I’m with you, 100%.”
This is an informal way to express support
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You nailed it
“That report was great. You nailed it.”
you nailed it can be used to express that someone did a great job or successfully did something. In this case, someone presented a report that went above and beyond the speaker’s expectations – they nailed it!
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Couldn’t agree more
“I couldn’t agree more, we need to hire another manager.”
There may be too much work for the current managers in the office, and they need another one to share the workload. The speaker is indicating that they completely agree – they need another manager to help them.
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Nah
“Nah, let’s do something different.”
Imagine you’re planning a trip with some friends, and one suggests an outing you’re not interested in doing – like kayaking. You might say “Nah” to express that you disagree with their suggestion and would rather do something else.
This is just a more relaxed way of saying “no.”
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Not really
Server: “Did you enjoy dinner tonight?”
Guest: “If I’m being honest… No, not really. The steak was a little overcooked and my salad had too much dressing on it.”
If you’ve asked for a medium rare steak and it arrives on your plate well done, there’s a good chance you’ll be a little disappointed. The guest could have said no in a rude way, but in this case, the guest used a less forceful and indirect way of saying no.
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I beg to differ
“I understand that you’re the CEO, but I beg to differ. I think you’re downplaying the severity of the situation. We need another plan of action for this problem.”
be used as a way to disagree. In this example, the employee is respectfully disagreeing with the decision they have made and is suggesting that there needs to be another solution.
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I see your point, but…
“I see your point, but I think we should go with the first plan.”
If a coworker presents a plan of action to increase sales revenue, but you think your original plan was more likely to be successful, you might use this phrase. You understand the point the speaker is making but want to present an alternative thought.
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I’m on the fence
“I can’t choose, I’m on the fence about it.”
When given two choices, it can be hard to decide between them! For example, a student might say “I’m on the fence about going to graduate school” because they are unsure if that is the right decision for them.
Imagine sitting on a fence between two yards. You have to choose one side to get down in, but you can’t.
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I’m not buying it
“That can’t be true, I’m not buying it.”
When you’re in the market to buy a used car, you may hear a salesman say something so unbelievable that it can’t be true! That can’t be true, I’m not accepting what you’re telling me.
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That’s debatable
“I think pineapple belongs on pizza, but that’s debatable.”
Pineapple on pizza is a hotly contested topic. Some people believe it belongs there, and others are really against it. Saying “that’s debatable” in this example means that there is no clear consensus on whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. You can debate about it.
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I respectfully disagree
“You made a great point, but I respectfully disagree.”
Disagreeing with someone can always be done respectfully, especially if the relationship is important to you. During a business meeting, you can respectfully disagree with someone while maintaining respect for their opinion by saying “You made a great point, but I respectfully disagree.”
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Woo-hoo!
“Woo-hoo! I won the game!”
Woo-hoo is a fun expression of excitement – especially if you’ve just won at bingo! While it is typically used in a positive way, it can also be used in a more sarcastic or ironic way to express disbelief or annoyance. Here’s an example of it being used in a sarcastic way: “Woo-hoo! I just got fired!”
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I’m psyched!
“Did you hear that the Offspring is in town this weekend? I’m so psyched to see them!”
means that someone is really excited! In this case, the person is psyched that their favorite band is coming to town!
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I can’t wait
“I can’t wait to go on vacation.”
You’re really looking forward to that trip, you wish you could go today! So, you say to yourself “I can’t wait to go on vacation.” Use this phrase when you’re eager to get started with something.
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Excited AF
“This weekend is going to be so fun! I’m excited AF!”
Excited AF is short for “excited as fuck” which can be used in a variety of contexts, but remember – it isn’t appropriate to use this in professional settings and can be considered offensive by some people. Err on the side of caution if you’re unsure of who you’re speaking with.
This is typically used in social media or text messages and is used to emphasize extreme excitement. In this case, the weekend makes you excited/scared/nervous/etc. AF!
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OMG, I’m so pumped!
“We got concert tickets! OMG, I’m so pumped.”
a way to illustrate that you are full of excitement. In this example, getting concert tickets to a band you really like can make you very excited, or pumped up! When OMG and I’m so pumped are used together, it becomes a really expressive way to share your excitement.
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I’m stoked
“I’m so stoked to go to Coachella this year!”
It means that you are in an enthusiastic or exhilarated state – you’re really happy to be going to Coachella this year! It is not used in professional settings, such as a job interview or speaking with your boss.
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This is gonna be epic!
“This road trip is gonna be epic!”
If you’ve planned an incredible road trip, that is full of adventure and all the things you like to do, you can describe it as “epic” like our example above. This informal phrase can be used to describe something very impressive, memorable, spectacular, or awesome.
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I’m about to lose it!
“This traffic is ridiculous! I’m about to lose it!”
When rush hour traffic is so bad, it may start to make you feel angry or upset. Rightly so, no one enjoys sitting in traffic! Someone that says this, like in our example, may be at an emotional breaking point – they may be about to yell, scream, or even cry, because of the situation they’re in.
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This is driving me crazy!
“My computer keeps crashing. This is driving me crazy!”
When you’re working on an important report for your job, the last thing you want to happen is your computer crashing. It keeps you from getting the report done, and it makes you feel very frustrated, and maybe even a little crazy
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Gimme (give me) a break
“That is such a ridiculous story. Give me a break.”
If you have a friend that is known for telling stories that are largely fabricated or entirely made up, you may get frustrated hearing them.
The word “break” has several meanings, but in this context, it is used informally to express disbelief in a story being shared. Think about letting something have a break or rest, because something is too unbelievable.
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I’m so fed up with this
“This math test was so hard. I’m so fed up with this!”
To feel fed up with something means that you’re about to give up on it because you feel so frustrated.
When it comes to particularly difficult math tests, you may be so frustrated that you want to give up!
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What a pain
“All Jerry does is complain about work. What a pain!”
This is a shortened version of “what a pain in my side,” indicating frustration or annoyance that you’re unable to escape. Jerry in this case complains a lot about work, and it’s begun to annoy or frustrate you, so it’s become a pain.
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That’s so annoying
“This grocery store line is so long. That’s so annoying.”
Being in the grocery store should be an enjoyable experience – you’re buying delicious food to eat after all! But when the line to the cash register is very long, you might become annoyed at how long it takes to reach the cashier and pay for your groceries. You might say to yourself, “That’s so annoying.”
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FML
“I got a speeding ticket while driving home from work today. FML.”
This is an acronym that means “fuck my life,” and is typically used after someone has shared a negative story. It sounds like eff – em – ell when spoken aloud. In our example, the driver received a speeding ticket from the police on their way home from work.
This phrase is typically used in text messages and social media. If you got a speeding ticket, you might text someone to share the bad news and use the phrase FML.
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I’m going to explode
“I’m so angry, I’m going to explode!”
you might be wondering why we use the word “explode” when we mean that we are very angry or upset. Explode literally means to burst or shatter violently. When we say “I’m going to explode”, we mean that we have so much pent-up emotion that we are about to BURST!
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I’m done
“I’m done with this conversation. We’ll never agree on this.”
I’m done has several meanings depending on the context. It can mean that you are finished doing something, like a task, or that you are no longer interested in something, like a conversation.
In this example, two people are having a conversation about a topic that they do not agree on. The speaker is no longer interested in discussing because the two people do not agree. The conversation has become frustrating or irritating, and they are finished with it.
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I’ve had it
“I’ve had it with this job. I’m quitting.”
When you use this phrase, you mean to say that you are very tired of something or annoyed about it and want it to end. You’ve had enough of whatever you’re annoyed by. In the example above, their job has become so frustrating that they intend to quit.
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