Informal Expressions

noun a person who plays ball games, especially baseball or basketball

• The ballplayer showed exceptional skill on the field during the championship game.
• Hey, did you see that ballplayer hit a home run last night?
• That ballplayer is a real MVP, always coming through in clutch moments.
• She's a real ballplayer when it comes to handling difficult situations.

noun a wager or gamble

verb to risk something on the outcome of an event or a contest

• I am willing to place a bet on the outcome of the stock market.
• I bet you can't finish that pizza in under 10 minutes!
• I'm gonna bet on the Lakers winning the championship this year.
• She's willing to bet her reputation on the success of this project.

verb to cause or initiate something, to provoke or incite a reaction or response

• The company is ready to bring on new employees to help with the project.
• Bring on the weekend, I'm ready to relax and unwind.
• Bring on the party, it's going to be lit!
• I'm ready to face any challenges that come my way, bring it on!

noun a firm bite or chew

verb to bite or chew with force and noise

• The horse chomped on the carrots eagerly.
• My dog loves to chomp on his favorite chew toy.
• I could hear him chomping away on his popcorn during the movie.
• The competitor chomped at the bit, eager to start the race.

noun a dull, metallic sound, typically made by a heavy object falling or being struck

verb to make or cause to make a clunking sound

• The clunk of the metal door closing echoed through the empty hallway.
• I heard a loud clunk coming from the kitchen, probably my cat knocking something over.
• The car engine made a weird clunk noise, I think something's wrong with it.
• The decision to move to a new city was like a clunk in my mind, suddenly everything fell into place.

noun a police officer

• The cop arrested the suspect for shoplifting.
• I saw a cop giving out parking tickets on Main Street.
• I heard that cop is always on the lookout for speeders.
• She's always playing the role of the cop in our group, making sure everyone follows the rules.

adjective Crazy is an adjective that describes someone or something as mentally deranged, irrational, or behaving in a wild or unpredictable manner.

• The scientist's hypothesis seemed crazy at first, but it turned out to be groundbreaking.
• I can't believe how crazy that party was last night!
• She's acting all kinds of crazy lately.
• The amount of work he takes on is just plain crazy.

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.

adjective a term used to describe something as cute, charming, or endearing

• The little girl carried her ducky with her everywhere she went.
• I found a cute ducky keychain at the store today.
• Let's go grab some ducky noodles for lunch.
• Despite the challenges, he remained as calm as a ducky on water.

noun a type of bread roll

verb to slam or forcefully put something into a container or receptacle

• The basketball player executed a perfect dunk during the game.
• I can't wait to see him dunk on the other team!
• He totally posterized that defender with a sick dunk!
• She decided to take a risk and dunk her toes into the world of entrepreneurship.

verb to arrive at or come to a place or situation, especially after a journey or process

adverb used to emphasize the completion of an action or process

• The ship will fetch up at the port tomorrow morning.
• Let's fetch up at the café for some coffee.
• I'll fetch up at your place before we head out.
• If you keep ignoring your responsibilities, you'll fetch up in trouble sooner or later.

noun a failure or disappointment, especially in a dramatic or anticlimactic way

verb to make a hissing or sputtering sound, like something burning or fizzling out

• The experiment resulted in a fizzle due to a miscalculation in the initial setup.
• The party was a total fizzle, hardly anyone showed up.
• I thought the concert would be lit, but it ended up being a fizzle.
• His grand plans for the business started to fizzle out as competition grew stronger.

noun a slang term for a police officer, often used derogatorily to imply incompetence or lack of intelligence

• The police officer noticed the suspect's flatfoot as he attempted to flee the scene.
• I can always tell when my dad is coming because of his flatfoot.
• Don't worry about outrunning him, he's just a flatfoot.
• Her lack of creativity made her a flatfoot in the world of art.

noun a phrase that refers to someone who is lively or energetic

adjective describes the state of being energetic or lively

preposition shows the relationship between 'full' and 'beans'

• The children were full of beans after playing in the park all afternoon.
• She's always full of beans in the morning before her coffee.
• I was so full of beans after that workout, I felt like I could conquer the world!
• His presentation was full of beans, with lots of energy and enthusiasm.

verb to start working or doing something quickly and energetically

• We need to get cracking on the project to meet the deadline.
• Come on, let's get cracking on our homework before it's too late.
• Hey, stop wasting time and get cracking on your chores!
• If you want to succeed, you need to get cracking and start putting in the effort.

noun a dish of cooked meat cut into small pieces and recooked, usually with potatoes

verb to make a mess of something, to ruin or botch

• The chef accidentally hashed up the recipe by adding too much salt.
• I totally hashed up my presentation in front of the whole class.
• Don't hash up the plan by forgetting to bring the key.
• She hashed up her relationship by constantly lying to her partner.

adjective used to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement

adverb used to intensify the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement

• The witness testified that he saw the crime happen, honest-to-God.
• I swear, honest-to-God, I didn't eat your leftovers.
• I'm telling you, honest-to-God, that party was lit!
• Her love for him was honest-to-God, unwavering and true.

noun a state of confusion or disorder; secrecy or concealment

adjective characterized by secrecy or concealment

• The company's financial records were kept in hugger mugger, making it difficult to track expenses.
• I found my keys in the hugger mugger of my messy room.
• The group of friends gathered in the hugger mugger of the basement to plan their surprise party.
• The politician's true intentions were hidden in a hugger mugger of vague promises and misleading statements.

noun a very short period of time; moment

• I will have this report completed in a jiffy.
• I can fix that issue in a jiffy, no problem.
• Just hold on a jiffy, I'll be right back.
• She arrived at the party in a jiffy, looking stunning as always.

noun an easy, unenergetic gait

verb to move at a slow, steady pace, especially in running or trotting

• The horse continued at a steady jog trot around the track.
• I decided to just do a jog trot instead of running the whole way.
• Let's just jog trot our way through this last mile.
• He was moving at a jog trot in his career progression.

noun an act of licking

verb to pass the tongue over something

• The dog proceeded to lick its paw in a gentle manner.
• My cat loves to lick my face when I come home.
• I dared him to lick the frozen pole, and he actually did it!
• The singer's voice was so smooth, it was like a lick of honey to the ears.

noun a small or young boy or man

• The little fellow was eager to learn and asked many insightful questions during the lecture.
• I saw the little fellow playing with his toy cars in the park.
• Hey, check out that little fellow over there with the skateboard!
• Despite his young age, the little fellow showed great courage in standing up to the bully.

verb to walk or move in a leisurely manner

• The gentleman decided to mosey along the path in the park.
• Let's just mosey on over to the store and grab some snacks.
• I could see him moseying down the street with a big smile on his face.
• She likes to mosey through life, taking her time and enjoying the journey.

noun a slang term referring to someone's energy, enthusiasm, or feistiness

conjunction used to connect the two nouns 'piss' and 'vinegar' in the phrase

• The young man's energetic demeanor is often attributed to his youthful exuberance and spirited nature.
• That guy is always full of piss and vinegar, never a dull moment with him around.
• She's got so much piss and vinegar, she could outlast anyone on the dance floor.
• Despite his age, the old cowboy still has plenty of piss and vinegar left in him to tackle any challenge that comes his way.

noun a dull, metallic sound

verb to pluck or hit a stringed instrument with a quick, sharp motion

• The musician plunked the keys of the grand piano with precision.
• I like to plunk around on my guitar when I'm bored.
• Let's plunk down on the couch and watch a movie.
• The decision to plunk down a large sum of money on a new car was a risky move.

noun a type of sports equipment used in games like tennis or badminton

• The tennis player used a high-quality racket during the match.
• I borrowed my friend's racket for the game.
• That new racket is sick!
• The politician was accused of running a corrupt racket within the government.

noun the buttocks or backside of a person

• The driver failed to maintain a safe distance and rear ended the car in front of them.
• I accidentally rear ended the car in front of me because I was too close.
• I can't believe I rear ended that car, I was so distracted.
• His careless actions could rear end his career if he's not careful.

noun a person who commits robbery or a robbery incident

verb to take something unlawfully or by force

• The masked thief attempted to rob the bank last night.
• I heard someone tried to rob the convenience store down the street.
• Did you hear about that guy trying to rob the liquor store? What a dumb move.
• His harsh words seemed to rob her of her confidence.

noun a route or path that forms a circle around an area

adjective shaped like a circle or sphere

adverb approximately; about

• The town is located round about 20 miles from here.
• I think the party is round about 8 o'clock.
• Let's meet up round about the usual spot.
• Her thoughts were swirling round about in her mind.

noun a cat that is easily frightened or timid

• The scaredy cat refused to enter the haunted house.
• Don't be such a scaredy cat, it's just a little spider.
• Stop being a scaredy cat and just jump off the diving board.
• He may act tough, but deep down he's just a scaredy cat.

noun a familiar term of address to a young boy or man

• The young man, also known as sonny, excelled in his academic pursuits.
• Hey sonny, can you help me with this math problem?
• What's up, sonny? You ready to hit the beach?
• He may be the boss's sonny, but he still has to earn his place in the company.

noun A person or thing that throws off or causes disruption

verb To remove or get rid of something

adverb In a manner that causes disruption or confusion

• The unexpected change in weather can throw off our plans for the outdoor event.
• I always try to throw off my friends by telling them I'm running late when I'm actually already there.
• I can't believe he tried to throw off the teacher by pretending to be sick.
• Her negative attitude can really throw off the vibe of the whole group.

noun a small horse

• The ornithologist studied the anatomy of the tit bird.
• I saw a cute little tit hopping around in the garden.
• She's got some nice t*ts, doesn't she?
• His new car is the tit of the neighborhood.

noun a feeling of pride or satisfaction

adverb in a way that shows pride or satisfaction

• Despite facing many challenges, she remained trots and determined to succeed.
• I'm trots of my little brother for winning the science fair.
• She's always trotsing around like she owns the place.
• His trots demeanor shone through even in the darkest of times.

noun a slang term for a short amount of time

• I will be with you in just two shakes of a lamb's tail.
• I'll be ready in two shakes, just give me a minute.
• I can finish this task in two shakes, no worries.
• The deal was settled in just two shakes of a lamb's tail.

noun a heavy blow or punch

verb to strike or hit with great force

• The boxer delivered a powerful wallop to his opponent, knocking him out cold.
• I saw a huge bug and gave it a good wallop with my shoe.
• She really walloped that presentation out of the park.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy was a real wallop to the employees.

noun an extremely large, unspecified number or amount

• The company invested a zillion dollars in their latest project.
• I've told you a zillion times to clean your room.
• There were like a zillion people at the concert last night.
• Her smile lit up the room like a zillion fireflies.

noun a ship that moves slowly and heavily

• The baseball team's slugger hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
• Did you see that slugger crush that ball out of the park?
• That slugger has some serious power at the plate.
• She's a real slugger when it comes to closing deals in the business world.

verb To be defeated or outplayed in a game or competition, especially by a large margin.

• The team was skunked in the championship game, losing by a score of 10-0.
• I got skunked in poker last night, I didn't win a single hand.
• Don't let yourself get skunked by that tricky opponent, keep your guard up.
• Her hopes of winning the competition were skunked when she realized she had forgotten to submit her entry on time.

noun a person who is easily frightened or scared

• The child's fear of the dark was often dismissed by adults as simply being a '’fraidy cat'.
• Don't be such a '’fraidy cat', just jump off the diving board already!
• Stop acting like a '’fraidy cat' and just try the roller coaster, it's not that scary.
• He was always hesitant to take risks, earning him the nickname '’fraidy cat' among his friends.

noun a person who is easily frightened or scared

• The timid individual was often referred to as a scaredy pants by his peers.
• Don't be such a scaredy pants, it's just a harmless prank.
• Stop being a scaredy pants and just jump off the diving board already!
• She may act tough, but deep down she's a scaredy pants when it comes to spiders.

noun a slang term used to refer to one's testicles, often used in a joking or mocking manner

• The comedian made a tasteless joke using the phrase 'deez nuts'.
• I can't believe he fell for the 'deez nuts' prank again!
• Got 'em with the classic 'deez nuts' joke!
• She played him like a fiddle with her clever 'deez nuts' comment.

noun a person or group of people

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

• It seems that everyone and their dog has been invited to the conference.
• There were so many people at the party, it felt like everyone and their dog showed up.
• I swear, everyone and their dog is going to that concert.
• With all the traffic on the road, it felt like everyone and their dog was out driving today.

noun a right smart

adjective describes the degree or extent of being smart

adverb modifies the adjective 'smart'

article indicates that 'smart' is being used as a singular countable noun

• He was considered a right smart student, always at the top of his class.
• She's a right smart cookie, always coming up with clever solutions.
• That new kid is a right smart aleck, always talking back to the teachers.
• The team put up a right smart fight, but ultimately lost the game.

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.

verb an action word expressing the act of urging or encouraging someone to go ahead or proceed

interjection an exclamation used to show encouragement or approval

• Please proceed with the task at hand.
• Go 'ed and give it a try!
• Just go 'ed and see what happens.
• Sometimes you just have to go 'ed and take a leap of faith.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb an action word that expresses a state of being or an occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

• Please refrain from using inappropriate language in this professional setting. If you continue to do one, there may be consequences.
• Hey, stop messing around and get to work. If you don't do one, you'll get in trouble.
• I can't believe she said that to you. Tell her to do one!
• When faced with negativity, sometimes it's best to just do one and focus on the positive aspects of life.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The employee was ecstatic about the promotion, he was like a dog with two tails.
• When Sarah found out she won the lottery, she was like a dog with two tails.
• After getting a perfect score on the test, Tim was grinning like a dog with two tails.
• The child's face lit up with joy, he was like a dog with two tails when he saw his birthday present.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• She gracefully glided on the skite across the frozen lake.
• He was showing off his skills on a skite at the ski resort.
• Let's hit the slopes and try out the new skite I just bought.
• Her ideas were like a skite, effortlessly soaring through the minds of her audience.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• I do not have a Scooby about the company's financial projections.
• I don't have a Scooby where we're supposed to meet for lunch.
• I ain't got a Scooby what she's talking about.
• He does not have a Scooby about how to fix the problem.

interjection used to express surprise, shock, or excitement

• Oh my god, I cannot believe the results of the experiment.
• Omigod, did you see that new movie? It was amazing!
• OMG, omigod, I can't believe she said that!
• When I saw the view from the top of the mountain, I was like omigod, it was breathtaking.

noun a person or thing that sucks diesel fuel

verb present participle of the verb 'suck', indicating the ongoing action of sucking diesel fuel

• The new fuel-efficient engine design is allowing the vehicle to run more efficiently, like sucking diesel.
• Once we hit the open road, we'll be sucking diesel and making good time.
• I can't wait to get out on the highway and start sucking diesel!
• After a slow start, the project is finally picking up speed and sucking diesel.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• By investing in the stock market, you could potentially be quids in if the shares increase in value.
• If you bet on that horse, you'll definitely be quids in if it wins the race.
• I found a tenner on the street yesterday, so I'm quids in!
• If you manage to secure that contract, you'll be quids in with all the bonuses and commissions.

adjective used for emphasizing that it does not matter what is chosen or what happens

adverb used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what

pronoun used to refer to anything or everything without specifying what

conjunction used to introduce a new topic for discussion or to add emphasis to a question

• I will do whatever it takes to ensure the success of this project.
• I'll just do whatever I feel like doing today.
• I don't care, I'll just do whatever.
• She always manages to come up with whatever excuse to avoid taking responsibility.

noun a slang term used to say goodbye or farewell

• As the meeting came to a close, the chairman bid farewell with a polite 'toodles'.
• When leaving a friend's house, she waved and said 'toodles' with a smile.
• I'll catch you later, toodles!
• After making a difficult decision, she waved 'toodles' to her doubts and fears.

noun a coon's age - a colloquial expression meaning a very long time

preposition in - used to indicate inclusion within something

• I haven't seen her in a coon's age, it must have been years since our last meeting.
• I haven't talked to him in a coon's age, we really need to catch up soon.
• I haven't hung out with them in a coon's age, we used to be so close.
• The last time I visited that town was in a coon's age, it feels like a distant memory now.

adjective an informal slang term used to describe something as amazing or excellent

• The scientific discovery was truly amazeballs and has the potential to revolutionize the industry.
• I just tried this new restaurant and the food was amazeballs!
• That concert last night was amazeballs, the energy was off the charts!
• Her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once is simply amazeballs.

noun A person who takes a nap with a cat

• The catnapper was caught red-handed stealing a valuable Persian cat.
• I heard that the catnapper was arrested for taking people's pets.
• That catnapper is always up to no good, trying to snatch cats from the neighborhood.
• She's a real catnapper when it comes to stealing ideas in meetings.

adjective shortened form of the word 'obvious', used informally to mean something that is easily understood or seen

adverb used informally to mean obviously or clearly

• It is obvious that the new policy will have a significant impact on our budget.
• Obvi, we're going to the beach this weekend.
• She's obvi the best dancer in the group.
• His reluctance to speak up was obvi a sign of his insecurity.

adjective describing the feeling of fear or apprehension

adverb modifying the verb 'not' to indicate a negative response

• I'm afraid not, as the deadline for submissions has already passed.
• Sorry, afraid not, I already promised to help someone else that day.
• Afraid not, dude. I've got plans with my crew that night.
• I'm afraid not, the odds of that happening are slim to none.