Informal Language Expressions

noun an erect penis, especially when visible through clothing

• The medical term for an involuntary erection is priapism.
• He got a boner while watching that movie.
• He popped a boner when he saw her in that dress.
• The new product launch gave the company a boner in sales.

noun a failure or collapse

verb to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong

• The police conducted a raid and managed to bust the illegal gambling operation.
• I heard the cops are going to bust the party tonight.
• I can't believe you got busted for sneaking into the concert!
• She worked so hard to build her business, only to see it all go bust in the end.

noun a disorderly or noisy group of people

• A gaggle of geese flew overhead in a V formation.
• We saw a gaggle of tourists taking selfies in front of the monument.
• I can't stand that gaggle of gossiping girls at school.
• The gaggle of thoughts in my mind kept me up all night.

adjective Describing something that is messy, sloppy, or watery in texture.

• The chef was disappointed with the gloppy consistency of the sauce.
• I hate it when my sandwich gets all gloppy from too much mayo.
• The ice cream was so gloppy, it was like trying to eat soup with a fork.
• Her emotions were gloppy and hard to decipher after the breakup.

noun a silly or foolish person

• The teacher reprimanded the student for acting like a goofball during class.
• My little brother is such a goofball, always making silly jokes.
• Don't pay attention to him, he's just a goofy goofball.
• She's a total goofball when it comes to trying new things.

adjective describing someone or something as resembling a goose or having goose-like qualities

• The scientist observed the goosy behavior of the geese in the wild.
• I always get goosy bumps when I watch scary movies.
• That haunted house gives me the goosies every time.
• Her goosy intuition always leads her in the right direction.

noun a small domesticated animal, usually a young cat

• The young girl gently held the small kitty in her arms.
• I love playing with my friend's kitty, it's so cute!
• That kitty is the cutest thing ever, I can't get enough of it!
• She had a kitty on her lap, but it was actually a fluffy pillow.

noun a girl or young woman

• The young lass was well-mannered and polite.
• Hey lass, wanna grab a bite to eat?
• That lass is totally chill and easy to hang out with.
• She danced like a lass in the wind, graceful and free.

verb to recline or lean in a relaxed or lazy manner

• The child sat quietly in the corner, sucking on a loll.
• I love to loll on the beach and soak up the sun.
• Let's grab some lolls and chill at the park.
• The lazy cat continued to loll on the windowsill all day.

noun A person's mother or a term of endearment for a mother figure

• The young child called out for his mama when he fell and scraped his knee.
• I'm going to visit my mama this weekend and spend some quality time with her.
• My mama always knows how to whip up a delicious meal in no time.
• The ocean waves crashed against the shore like a restless mama trying to soothe her crying child.

noun a mean or unkind person

• The teacher scolded the student for calling his classmate a meanie.
• I can't believe she was such a meanie to you at the party.
• Why are you being such a meanie today?
• The storm clouds gathered ominously, as if nature itself was preparing to unleash its inner meanie.

verb to steal or take something, typically in a small or casual way

adjective having a small cut or notch

• The thief was caught and charged for nicking expensive jewelry from the store.
• I accidentally nicked my finger while chopping vegetables.
• He's always trying to nick a free ride from his friends.
• Her sharp wit nicked at his ego during the argument.

noun a domestic cat, especially a small or playful one

• The children sang a song about a little pussycat in their school play.
• I saw a cute little pussycat wandering around the neighborhood.
• My friend's new kitten is the most adorable little pussycat ever!
• She may seem sweet like a pussycat, but she's actually quite cunning.

noun a slang term for the British pound sterling

• Could you please clarify the quid pro quo arrangement between our two companies?
• Do you know what's the quid for helping out with this project?
• I'm not doing it unless there's some quid in it for me.
• His reputation is his quid in this industry.

noun a quick or hasty movement

verb to move quickly or hastily; to hurry along

• She asked the children to scoot over and make room for the new student.
• Hey, can you scoot over so I can sit next to you?
• I'll scoot on over to your place later to hang out.
• The company had to scoot some funds around to cover unexpected expenses.

noun a quantity of alcohol sufficient to make one drunk

• He had a skinful of alcohol at the party and ended up feeling quite unwell.
• After a skinful of beer, he decided it was probably best to call a cab.
• She always ends up getting a skinful whenever she goes out with her friends.
• He had a skinful of excuses for why he didn't finish the project on time.

noun a person who habitually depends on others for support or favors; a freeloader

• The sponger was always looking for ways to avoid paying for anything.
• Don't be a sponger and chip in for the pizza.
• He's such a sponger, always mooching off others.
• The corporation was seen as a sponger, taking advantage of tax loopholes.

adjective slightly intoxicated or tipsy

• The professor was known for his tiddly lectures on quantum physics.
• After a few drinks, he started feeling a bit tiddly.
• Let's have a tiddly party this weekend!
• Her mind was in a tiddly state after pulling an all-nighter.

noun informal term for clothing, especially a set of clothes or a particular outfit

• The swimmer put on his sleek togs before diving into the pool.
• I need to grab my togs before heading to the beach.
• Check out those fancy togs she's wearing to the party.
• He always wears his confidence like a stylish set of togs.

adjective describing someone or something as fat or overweight

• The doctor advised the patient to reduce his tubby waistline for better health.
• I can't believe how tubby my cat has gotten from all the treats.
• That tubby guy at the gym always hogs the machines.
• Her tubby excuses for being late were wearing thin with her boss.

noun a small or young dog

adjective resembling or characteristic of a dog

• The veterinarian recommended a doggy daycare for socialization and exercise.
• I love taking my doggy for walks in the park.
• My doggy is the cutest little furball!
• She had a doggy sense of loyalty towards her friends.

noun informal term for pajamas or sleepwear

• She changed into her comfortable jammies before settling in for the night.
• I love wearing my jammies all day on lazy weekends.
• Let's have a jammies party and watch movies all night!
• His words were like cozy jammies, wrapping me in warmth and comfort.

noun a slang term for a hit song or a particularly exciting event or thing

• The concert featured a popular banger that had the audience dancing all night.
• I can't wait to hear the new banger from my favorite artist.
• That song is a total banger, I can't stop listening to it.
• The new marketing campaign was a real banger, generating a lot of buzz for the company.

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

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

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

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 would like to ask if you could do me a solid by submitting the report before the deadline.
• Hey, can you do me a solid and cover my shift tomorrow?
• Yo, do me a solid and grab me a drink from the fridge.
• Sometimes in life, you just have to do someone a solid without expecting anything in return.

verb An action word that indicates the act of walking a dog for exercise or enjoyment.

• I must take my dog out for a walk, it's time to go walkies.
• Hey, wanna go walkies with me and my pup?
• Let's grab the leash and go walkies around the block.
• After a long day at work, I like to go walkies to clear my mind.

verb to drink something, typically an alcoholic beverage, quickly and in large quantities

• The train was chugging along the tracks, steadily making its way to the next station.
• I could hear the old car chugging down the street, it definitely needs a tune-up.
• After chugging a few beers, he was feeling pretty buzzed.
• She kept chugging away at her work, determined to finish before the deadline.

noun a colloquial term for friends or close companions

• The affies between the two companies have led to a successful collaboration.
• I can always count on my affies to have my back.
• Me and my affies are planning to hit up the beach this weekend.
• The affies between creativity and innovation can lead to groundbreaking ideas.