Informal Language

noun a derogatory term for a person, especially one who is considered troublesome or annoying

• The blighter was caught red-handed stealing from the company.
• That blighter always manages to get away with mischief.
• I can't believe that blighter had the nerve to cheat on the test.
• The blighter of procrastination always seems to creep up on me when I least expect it.

noun a tool with bristles or other filaments used for cleaning, grooming, or painting

verb to push or move something away, typically with a sweeping motion

• The CEO decided to brush aside the concerns raised by the shareholders during the meeting.
• I know you want to brush aside your responsibilities, but you need to take them seriously.
• She tried to brush aside the rumors about her, but everyone knew the truth.
• You can't just brush aside your emotions and pretend everything is okay.

noun a term of endearment for a young boy or a loved one

• The doctor explained that the small bub on his skin was just a benign cyst.
• Hey bub, can you pass me the remote?
• I saw that bub at the party last night, he was a total player.
• The bub of excitement in the room was palpable as the concert was about to start.

noun a clumsy or awkward movement or action

verb to move or act in an awkward or confused manner

• The bumble bee is an important pollinator in our ecosystem.
• I saw a cute bumble bee buzzing around the flowers.
• I accidentally bumbled my way through the presentation.
• She tends to bumble through life without a clear plan.

noun A male parent; a father.

• My dad is a prominent lawyer in the city.
• My dad loves to watch football on Sundays.
• My old man is always telling the same jokes.
• My dad is the rock of our family.

noun a slang term used to refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten

• The technician used a specialized dojigger to calibrate the equipment.
• I have no idea what this dojigger is supposed to do.
• Hey, pass me that dojigger over there.
• She always knows how to use the right emotional dojigger to get what she wants.

noun a place to sleep, typically a cheap or makeshift bed

verb to sleep or spend the night in a cheap or makeshift bed

• The employee kept a detailed doss on all the project deadlines.
• I heard she's got a doss on everyone in the office.
• I found a doss of old concert tickets in my drawer.
• The detective had to sift through the suspect's doss of alibis.

noun clothing that is old, worn out, or not stylish; also used to refer to a failure or disappointment

• The store had to issue a refund for the defective duds.
• I can't believe I wasted money on those duds.
• Those jeans are total duds, dude.
• His plan to win the game turned out to be a series of duds.

noun a person who is not very good at a particular sport or game

• The duffer was unable to keep up with the rest of the golfers on the course.
• He's such a duffer when it comes to playing tennis.
• Don't be a duffer and mess this up for us.
• She's a real duffer when it comes to managing her finances.

verb past tense of the verb 'fag', meaning to make someone feel exhausted or tired

adjective exhausted or tired

• After a long day of work, he was completely fagged and ready to rest.
• I'm so fagged after that workout, I can barely move.
• I was fagged out after pulling an all-nighter studying for the exam.
• The constant demands of the job left her feeling mentally fagged.

noun a situation or state of affairs that is difficult, problematic, or chaotic

• The situation we find ourselves in is indeed a fine kettle of fish that will require careful consideration.
• Well, this is a fine kettle of fish we've gotten ourselves into, isn't it?
• This whole mess is turning out to be one hell of a fine kettle of fish.
• Dealing with this problem is like trying to untangle a fine kettle of fish.

noun a sudden and intense feeling of fear, anxiety, or panic

verb to become very anxious, upset, or afraid

• She tends to freak out whenever there is a change in the project timeline.
• Don't freak out, but I think I lost my phone.
• I totally freaked out when I saw my ex at the party.
• The thought of public speaking makes me want to freak out.

noun an old man, especially one who is eccentric or curmudgeonly

• The elderly geezer down the street is always seen walking his dog in the mornings.
• That old geezer at the pub told the best stories about his youth.
• I can't believe that geezer still parties like he's in his twenties.
• He may seem like a geezer on the outside, but he's got a young spirit.

verb to spend time with someone in a casual or relaxed way

• I prefer to hang around with colleagues who share similar professional interests.
• I like to hang around with my friends after work.
• I love hanging around with my squad on weekends.
• Negative thoughts tend to hang around with me during stressful times.

noun a British term for a bathroom or toilet

• Please remember to flush the toilet after using the loo.
• I'll be right back, just need to use the loo quickly.
• I was dying to go to the loo after holding it in for so long.
• The overflowing inbox felt like a never-ending loo of emails.

noun a state of confusion or disorder

verb to waste time or engage in aimless activity

adverb in a careless or irresponsible manner

• It is important to focus on your work and not mess around during office hours.
• Let's not mess around and get this project done on time.
• Stop messing around and start studying for your exams.
• Life is too short to mess around with things that don't matter.

noun silence or secrecy, as in 'keeping mum'

• My mum is a highly respected physician in our community.
• I'm going to visit my mum this weekend for some home-cooked food.
• My mum is the bomb, she always knows how to cheer me up.
• The earth is like a mother to all living beings, nurturing and sustaining us like a mum would.

noun informal term for the head or brain

• He gently massaged his noggin after hitting it on the low doorway.
• I need to put some ice on my noggin after that fall.
• Watch out, you almost bumped your noggin on the doorframe!
• She used her noggin to come up with a clever solution to the problem.

noun a small person or thing, especially a young child or bird

adjective small or diminutive in size

• The peewee soccer team practiced diligently for their upcoming tournament.
• I heard that peewee is the best player on the team.
• Hey peewee, pass me the ball!
• The new intern was considered a peewee compared to the seasoned employees.

adjective a term used to describe something that is foul-smelling or disgusting

• The child felt puky after eating too much candy.
• I always feel puky after riding roller coasters.
• I can't eat that pizza, it makes me feel puky.
• The thought of public speaking makes me puky with nerves.

noun a person who borrows or collects things without permission or by imposing on others

• The company suspected that the employee was a scrounger, always finding excuses to avoid work.
• I heard that John is a bit of a scrounger, always looking for freebies.
• Don't be such a scrounger, buy your own drinks!
• He was a scrounger for compliments, always fishing for praise from others.

noun a hasty or sudden departure

verb to leave hurriedly or quickly

• The suspect attempted to skedaddle from the scene before being apprehended by the police.
• Let's skedaddle before the traffic gets any worse.
• We need to skedaddle out of here before we get caught.
• It's time to skedaddle from this toxic relationship and focus on self-care.

noun A person who is regarded as knowledgeable or clever

adjective Clever or intelligent in a cheeky or cocky way

• The young girl was known for being a real smarty in her class, always answering questions correctly.
• My brother thinks he's such a smarty, always coming up with clever comebacks.
• Don't be such a smarty pants, just admit when you don't know the answer.
• She played the game like a chess master, moving her pieces strategically like a true smarty.

noun a very small amount or quantity

• She added just a smidgen of salt to the soup to enhance the flavor.
• Can you pass me a smidgen more of that sauce?
• I only need a smidgen of your time to ask a quick question.
• His contribution may seem small, but it added a smidgen of hope to the situation.

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.

adverb Sure enough is an adverb phrase that means without doubt or certainly.

• After conducting a thorough investigation, sure enough, we found the missing documents in the filing cabinet.
• I didn't believe it at first, but sure enough, my favorite band is coming to town next month!
• I thought it was just a rumor, but sure enough, the party was lit!
• Just when I thought everything was going smoothly, sure enough, life threw me a curveball.

noun a material object without life or consciousness; an inanimate object

adjective used to describe an object when the specific type is not important or known

• One thing to consider before making a decision is the potential impact on the company's bottom line.
• The best thing about going to the beach is soaking up the sun and relaxing with friends.
• I heard that new restaurant is the real deal - the food is the best thing since sliced bread.
• Learning to let go of the past can be the hardest thing to do, but it's necessary for personal growth.

noun a term used colloquially to refer to the mother of one's child, especially when not married to or in a relationship with the father

• The babymother is seeking custody of their child in court.
• My babymother is throwing a birthday party for our son next weekend.
• I heard his babymother is causing drama again.
• She is like a babymother to all of her friends, always taking care of them and looking out for their well-being.

noun a Scottish term for a fellow or lad

• The chiel of the department was responsible for overseeing all the projects.
• Hey chiel, can you pass me that pen over there?
• That chiel knows how to throw a party!
• He was known as the chiel of the neighborhood, always looking out for everyone.

noun a slang term for food or a meal

• The caterers will be providing a selection of scrumptious scrans for the event.
• Let's grab some scran from the food truck before heading home.
• I'm starving, let's go get some scran at that new burger joint.
• His words were like a feast for the mind, a delicious scran for the intellect.

noun a colloquial term for a holiday or vacation

• During the summer, many families take their annual holibobs to exotic destinations.
• I can't wait for our holibobs in Spain next month!
• Let's plan a cheeky holibobs to Ibiza this year.
• After a stressful week at work, I'm looking forward to my mental holibobs at the beach.

noun slang term used to refer to a situation, thing, or concept

adjective used to describe something as cool, interesting, or important

• Let's discuss the details of the dealio during our meeting tomorrow.
• Hey, have you heard about the new dealio at the store?
• I'm not sure about the whole dealio, but it sounds interesting.
• She always knows how to handle the dealio in tough situations.

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 gives more information about a noun or pronoun

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 limit a noun, indicating whether the noun is specific or unspecific

• He may be one sandwich short of a picnic, as his ideas are often illogical.
• I think she's one sandwich short of a picnic if she believes that story.
• That guy is definitely one sandwich short of a picnic if he thinks he can pull that off.
• Her behavior lately makes me think she's one sandwich short of a picnic.

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

• The results of the study were unexpected, but go figure, that's science for you.
• I thought I had everything planned out perfectly, but go figure, something still went wrong.
• I was sure I would win the game, but go figure, I ended up losing.
• Life is full of surprises, so go figure, you never know what might happen next.

noun a vulgar slang term for the female genitalia

adverb to move or act aimlessly or without purpose

• Please refrain from twatting around during the meeting.
• Stop twatting around and focus on the task at hand.
• Quit twatting around and get your act together.
• He's always twatting around with different ideas, never sticking to one thing.

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

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

• During the meeting, the CEO referred to the new employee as 'what’s-her-face' because he couldn't remember her name.
• I ran into that guy from the party, you know, what’s-his-face, at the grocery store.
• I can't believe that what’s-her-face got the promotion over me, it's so unfair.
• She's always hanging out with what’s-his-face, I think they might be dating.

noun A unit of currency in the United States worth one-tenth of a dollar

verb To inform on or betray someone, often for personal gain

• I would never dime out a colleague for making a mistake.
• I'm not going to dime out my friend for skipping class.
• Don't worry, I won't dime out your secret.
• She felt like her own mind was trying to dime her out for her insecurities.

noun a child of one's son or daughter

• I am looking forward to spending quality time with my grandkid during the holidays.
• I can't wait to hang out with my grandkid this weekend!
• My grandkid is the coolest kid on the block.
• Having a grandkid feels like winning the jackpot in life.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. 'Finna' is a colloquial contraction of the phrase 'fixing to', indicating an intention or future action.

• I am finna attend the conference next week.
• I'm finna grab some lunch, you coming?
• She's finna hit the gym after work.
• The company is finna launch a new product line soon.

noun an excellent or outstanding person or thing

adjective excellent, outstanding, remarkable

• The bonzer performance of the orchestra received a standing ovation from the audience.
• That new restaurant in town is bonzer, we should definitely check it out.
• I had a bonzer time at the party last night, it was so much fun!
• The team's bonzer strategy helped them win the championship.

adverb used to indicate that something is true only to a certain extent or degree; somewhat

conjunction used informally as a contraction of 'sort of'

• I sorta understand the concept, but I would need more time to fully grasp it.
• I'm sorta tired of eating pizza every day, let's try something different.
• I'm sorta into that new TV show, it's pretty addictive.
• His explanation was sorta like trying to untangle a ball of yarn in the dark.

noun a slang term used in Scotland to refer to a foolish or annoying person

• The politician was criticized for using inappropriate language, including the term 'bawbag'.
• My friend jokingly called me a 'bawbag' when I tripped over my own feet.
• Hey, stop being such a 'bawbag' and help me out with this project.
• The CEO's decision to cut employee benefits was seen as a real 'bawbag' move by the staff.

noun a nonsense word or sound often used as an expression of confusion or silliness

• The scientist's research on merp behavior is groundbreaking.
• I have no idea what that merp is doing over there.
• Let's go check out that merp party tonight.
• Her mind was a whirlwind of merps and confusion.

noun a hard solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made

verb to throw stones at someone or something

pronoun me (used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to the speaker or writer)

article the (used to point forward to a following qualifying or defining clause or phrase)

• I cannot believe that he would actually stone me with rocks.
• Stone me, I can't believe he did that!
• Stone the crows, that's unbelievable!
• When she told me the news, I felt like she might as well have stoned me with shock.

noun a made-up or slang term for family or close friends

• The famalam gathered for a formal dinner to celebrate the occasion.
• Hey famalam, what's the plan for tonight?
• Yo famalam, you coming to the party later?
• The famalam of friends always had each other's backs no matter what.

verb to engage in conversation

• During the conference, the scholars gathered to conversate about the latest research findings.
• Let's grab a cup of coffee and conversate about our weekend plans.
• I love how we can just chill and conversate without any pressure.
• The colors of the sunset and the ocean conversate in perfect harmony.

noun a slang term for a Royal Marine

• The bootneck completed his rigorous training at the Royal Marines Commando School.
• I heard that bootneck is one tough marine.
• The bootneck showed off his skills during the exercise.
• He's a real bootneck when it comes to handling tough situations.

noun a slang term for mouth, often used in a derogatory or humorous way

• Please refrain from speaking with your cakehole full during the meeting.
• Hey, shut your cakehole and listen to what I have to say!
• I can't stand that guy, always running his cakehole.
• Her cakehole was spouting nonsense all day long.

noun a familiar term for one's grandfather

• My grandfather, also known as my gramps, served in the military during World War II.
• I love spending time with my gramps on the weekends, he always tells the best stories.
• Me and my gramps are going fishing this weekend, it's gonna be lit.
• Even though he's not my real grandfather, I consider him my gramps because he's always been there for me.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

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

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sentiment

• Thank you for your assistance, there was no problemo with the project.
• Sure, no problemo, I can help you with that.
• No problemo, dude, I got your back.
• Facing challenges is no problemo for her, she always finds a way to overcome them.

noun a noisy disturbance or commotion

verb to cause a noisy disturbance or commotion

• The committee meeting ended in a stramash when members couldn't agree on a course of action.
• There was a huge stramash at the concert when the crowd started pushing and shoving.
• The party turned into a real stramash after everyone started drinking too much.
• The political debate quickly devolved into a stramash of conflicting opinions and heated arguments.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

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

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

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 wouldn’t have been able to attend the meeting if I hadn’t received the reminder.
• I wouldn’t’ve made it to the party without your help.
• I wouldn’t’ve been caught dead wearing that outfit.
• She wouldn’t’ve jumped to conclusions if she had all the facts.

noun a slang term for penis

• The doctor used the term 'todger' to refer to the male reproductive organ during the anatomy lesson.
• He jokingly referred to his friend's 'todger' while they were hanging out at the bar.
• The group of boys giggled when one of them accidentally showed his 'todger' while changing into his swimming trunks.
• The politician's speech was full of lies and deceit, it was clear he was trying to pull a fast one with his 'todger'.

adjective extremely large or massive in size

• The company invested in a mahoosive new headquarters building.
• That burger was mahoosive, I could barely finish it.
• Check out the mahoosive crowd at the concert last night!
• Her love for him was like a mahoosive wave, overwhelming and all-encompassing.

noun A slang term for a cigarette in British English.

• The bifter is a colloquial term used in some regions to refer to a cigarette.
• Hey, do you have a spare bifter I can bum off you?
• I'm going to step outside and smoke a bifter.
• He lit up a bifter of determination before facing the challenge.

noun a bag made of fabric or other material used for carrying or storing items

verb to dismiss or get rid of something or someone

preposition used to indicate removal or separation

• It is unprofessional to sack off work without a valid reason.
• Let's just sack off this meeting and go grab some lunch instead.
• I'm going to sack off studying and binge-watch Netflix tonight.
• Sometimes you need to sack off negative thoughts and focus on the positive instead.

noun a slang term for a laptop computer

• I use my laptop, or 'lappy' as some people like to call it, for work purposes.
• My lappy is so slow, I need to upgrade it soon.
• I love my new lappy, it's so sleek and fast.
• Her lappy is her lifeline, she can't go a day without it.

noun a slang term for a best friend or close friend

• She and her best friend have been inseparable since they were children, always referring to each other as 'besties'.
• I'm meeting up with my bezzie later for a coffee and a catch-up.
• Me and my bezzie are going to hit the shops and see what we can find.
• In the world of fashion, the designer and the seamstress are like bezzies, working together seamlessly to create beautiful garments.

adjective used to describe something as being of poor quality or unpleasant

• The performance of the new software was quite sucky, as it had many bugs and glitches.
• I can't believe how sucky the weather has been lately, it's been raining non-stop.
• I hate doing chores, they're so sucky and boring.
• His attitude towards the project was sucky, he didn't put in any effort to make it successful.

noun Informal abbreviation for definitely.

adverb Definitely; without a doubt.

• The committee defo needs to review the proposal before making a decision.
• I'm defo going to the concert tonight, no doubt about it.
• She's defo my ride or die, we've been best friends for years.
• His dedication to his craft is defo on another level compared to his peers.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific object, person, place, or concept

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

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

• The new employee's performance has been quite impressive, I must say. He's definitely a bit of all right.
• I tried out that new restaurant down the street and the food was a bit of all right.
• Have you seen the new action movie? It's a bit of all right, if you're into that kind of thing.
• Despite the setbacks, the project is coming along a bit of all right.

adjective describing or quantifying the noun 'couple'

preposition showing the relationship between 'a couple' and the following noun

article indicating that 'couple' is not a specific number, but a small, indefinite quantity

• I will need a couple of days to review the documents thoroughly.
• Let's grab a couple of drinks after work.
• I just need a couple of more bucks to buy that new game.
• She has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to win the competition.

noun a word formed by removing one or more syllables from the beginning or end of a longer word, often with an affix attached

• Affix-clipping is a linguistic process where a part of a word is removed to create a new word.
• I learned about affix-clipping in my linguistics class.
• Some people use affix-clipping to create trendy new words.
• In literature, affix-clipping can be used to symbolize the simplification of language.