Everyday Slang

noun a monetary unit equal to one tenth of a dollar

adjective used informally to mean small or insignificant

• The cost of the item is just one dime.
• Can you lend me a dime for the vending machine?
• I don't have a dime to my name.
• She wouldn't give him the time of day, not even for a dime.

noun a person's preference or choice in a matter

• Given the opportunity, I would choose to go with my druthers and pursue further education.
• If I had my druthers, I'd spend all day at the beach.
• I'd pick pizza for dinner if it were up to my druthers.
• In an ideal world, everyone would get their druthers and live their dreams.

verb to hand over or give something unwillingly or reluctantly

• The company demanded that the client fork over the remaining balance before the project could proceed.
• If you want to join us for dinner, you'll have to fork over some cash for your share.
• I had to fork over fifty bucks just to get my car back from the impound lot.
• It's time to fork over your excuses and take responsibility for your actions.

noun informal term for a person of either sex

adjective relating to or characteristic of a man or men

• The guy who delivered the package was very professional and courteous.
• I met this guy at the party who was really funny and outgoing.
• That guy is always up to something, you can't trust him.
• He's the kind of guy who always has a trick up his sleeve.

noun material, items, or things

verb to fill or pack tightly with material

adjective informal term meaning miscellaneous or unspecified items

• The storage unit is filled with a variety of stuff that needs to be organized.
• I have a bunch of stuff to bring to the party tonight.
• Let's go check out the new stuff at the mall.
• She always carries around emotional stuff from her past.

noun a Scottish dialect term meaning a tangle or knot, especially in hair or thread

• The patient presented with a fankle injury, requiring immediate medical attention.
• I twisted my fankle while playing soccer and now it's really sore.
• My fankle is killing me after that long hike!
• The project's progress seemed to fankle at every turn, causing delays.

noun Shortened form of the word 'medications', referring to pharmaceutical drugs or medicines.

• The doctor prescribed some meds to help manage the patient's symptoms.
• I always forget to take my meds in the morning.
• I need to pick up my meds from the pharmacy before they close.
• Music is my meds, it helps me relax and unwind after a long day.

noun a slang term for an address or location

• Please provide your addy so we can send you the necessary documents.
• Hey, can you text me your addy for the party?
• I'll swing by your addy later to pick up the stuff.
• Her addy is like a cozy little haven in the bustling city.