Entertainment Slang

noun a brief, brisk motion or gesture

verb to move or propel with a sudden sharp movement

• She used a quick flick of her wrist to turn off the light.
• He gave the bug a flick to get it off his arm.
• I flicked through the channels until I found something good to watch.
• The idea flicked through her mind before she dismissed it.

noun a brief period of sleep or rest

adjective closed or nearly closed, especially with the eyes

• I need to get some shut eye before the big meeting tomorrow.
• I'm going to catch some shut eye before the party tonight.
• Let's crash at my place and get some shut eye.
• After a long day of work, I finally shut my eyes and drifted off to sleep.

noun a gentle push or poke

verb to push or poke gently

adverb in a subtle or suggestive manner

conjunction used to connect the two phrases 'nudge nudge' and 'wink wink' in a suggestive way

• During the negotiation, he subtly hinted at a possible agreement with a nudge nudge, wink wink.
• She gave me a nudge nudge, wink wink when she saw me talking to my crush.
• I can tell by the nudge nudge, wink wink that they are up to something mischievous.
• The politician's speech was full of nudge nudge, wink wink moments, suggesting hidden agendas.

noun a situation or state of affairs that is chaotic or disorganized

adjective describing something as being in a state of chaos or disarray

• The project presentation was a hot mess due to the lack of preparation.
• Her room is always a hot mess with clothes scattered everywhere.
• After the party, the living room was a total hot mess.
• His emotions were a hot mess after the breakup.