Nightlife Terminology

noun a slang term for visiting or contacting someone

verb to visit or contact someone

• I will hit up the director for more information about the project.
• Hey, let's hit up that new restaurant for lunch today.
• We should hit up the mall this weekend for some shopping.
• I decided to hit up my old friends for some advice on the situation.

verb speaking or acting in an irrational or frenzied manner

adjective showing signs of madness or delirium

• The critic wrote a raving review of the new art exhibit.
• She couldn't stop raving about the concert last night.
• I was absolutely raving about that new restaurant we tried.
• The storm outside was raving, with thunder and lightning filling the sky.

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

article a word that is used to specify a noun (e.g. the)

• The Kiki is a traditional dance originating from the South Pacific islands.
• Did you see the Kiki performance at the cultural festival?
• Let's go check out the Kiki at the beach party tonight!
• The Kiki of gossip was spreading like wildfire through the office.

noun a dance move where a person squats down low and then swiftly stands back up while dropping their hips

verb to perform the dance move known as a 'slut drop'

• During the dance performance, the choreographer incorporated a slut drop move to add a modern touch.
• At the party, Sarah shocked everyone by doing a slut drop on the dance floor.
• Did you see that girl's slut drop at the club last night? It was epic!
• The team's morale took a slut drop after losing the championship game.

noun drugs that are commonly used in social settings or parties

• The use of party drugs has been a growing concern among young adults in urban areas.
• I heard they're bringing some party drugs to the concert tonight.
• Let's score some party drugs for the rave this weekend!
• Her addiction to party drugs was like a dark cloud hanging over her social life.

adjective describing someone who is very excited or hyped up, often due to alcohol or drugs

• The party was lively and everyone seemed to be in high spirits.
• The party was so turnt last night, we were dancing all night long.
• Last night's party was lit, everyone was turnt.
• The energy in the room was so contagious, it was like the whole place was turnt up.