Informal Language Vocabulary

noun a small breed of chicken, typically with feathers on its legs and feet

• The banty rooster crowed loudly at dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
• My neighbor's banty hen laid the tiniest eggs I've ever seen.
• That banty dude always has the best dance moves at parties.
• Her confidence was as bold as a banty rooster strutting around the farmyard.

noun a chicken, especially a young hen

• The old biddy down the street always keeps her garden looking immaculate.
• My grandma is a feisty old biddy who loves to gossip with her friends.
• That biddy over there is always causing drama in our friend group.
• The strict teacher was known as the class biddy because she never let us have any fun.

noun a man, especially one who is regarded as being ordinary or unremarkable

• The bloke sitting next to me at the conference seemed very knowledgeable about the topic.
• I met this bloke at the pub last night who was hilarious.
• That bloke over there is a real legend.
• He's a real stand-up bloke, always willing to help others out.

adjective Colloquial is an adjective that describes language or style that is informal or conversational, typically used in everyday communication rather than formal writing or speech.

• The author's use of colloquial language in the novel helped to create a sense of authenticity.
• I love how colloquial the dialogue is in this TV show, it feels like real people talking.
• The slang term 'lit' has become widely used in colloquial speech to mean something is exciting or cool.
• Her colloquial way of speaking was like a breath of fresh air in the stuffy boardroom meeting.

noun a term used to describe a person with a long, narrow face resembling that of a dog

• The soldier's uniform had a distinct dogface emblem on the shoulder.
• Hey, did you see that guy with the dogface tattoo on his arm?
• I can't believe she called him a dogface to his face!
• Her constant scowl earned her the nickname 'dogface' among her coworkers.

noun a dilapidated old car

adjective describing something as old and run-down

• The antique car collector proudly displayed his beautifully restored jalopy at the car show.
• I can't believe he's still driving that old jalopy around town.
• Check out that sweet jalopy cruising down the street!
• Her mind felt like a rusty jalopy, struggling to keep up with the demands of work.

verb a verb that describes the action of being exhausted or tired

• After a long day of hiking, I was completely pooped and ready for a good night's rest.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm too pooped from work.
• I feel so pooped, I just want to crash on the couch and watch TV.
• Her enthusiasm for the project has pooped out after facing numerous setbacks.

noun a colloquial term for a potato

• The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh taters.
• I'm craving some taters for dinner tonight.
• Let's grab some taters and chill at home.
• She's as tough as old taters when it comes to negotiations.

noun a method of catching fish by groping with the hands under stones or banks of a stream

verb to catch fish by groping with the hands under stones or banks of a stream

• The fisherman attempted to guddle for trout in the fast-flowing river.
• Let's guddle around in the stream and see if we can catch anything.
• I love to guddle for crayfish in the creek during the summer.
• She had to guddle through the paperwork to find the necessary documents.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (e.g. tummy)

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun (e.g. qwerty)

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with qwerty tummy, a condition characterized by abdominal discomfort and bloating.
• I think I ate too much junk food last night, my qwerty tummy is acting up.
• Ugh, my qwerty tummy is killing me after that spicy meal.
• Her anxiety always manifests as a qwerty tummy, making it hard for her to focus.

noun a term used in Ghana to refer to a sibling or close relative

• The abongo tribe has a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.
• Hey, did you hear that Abongo is coming to the party tonight?
• Abongo is always the life of the party, he's so fun to be around.
• His leadership style is like that of an abongo, strong and commanding.