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noun a Japanese cheer or battle cry

interjection used to express enthusiasm or joy

• The crowd cheered 'banzai' as the emperor passed by in the parade.
• We shouted 'banzai' at the top of our lungs during the celebration.
• The group of friends yelled 'banzai' before taking a shot together.
• With a 'banzai' attitude, she tackled the challenges head-on and never gave up.

noun radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion or accident

• The fallout from the economic crisis was felt across the entire industry.
• There was a lot of fallout after the big argument at the family dinner.
• I can't believe the fallout from that party last night!
• The fallout from his decision to quit his job was a loss of stability in his life.

verb to react strongly and emotionally, often in a negative way

• The professor will likely flip out if you turn in your assignment late.
• I totally flipped out when I saw my favorite band perform live.
• Don't flip out, everything will be okay.
• Her emotions were like a rollercoaster, constantly flipping out at the slightest provocation.

noun Geronimo - a legendary Apache leader known for his resistance against Mexican and American expansion into Apache tribal lands

• The soldier shouted 'Geronimo' as he jumped out of the plane during the training exercise.
• I can't believe he actually yelled 'Geronimo' before jumping off the diving board!
• I dare you to yell 'Geronimo' before you jump off the swing!
• She felt like shouting 'Geronimo' as she took a leap of faith and quit her job to pursue her passion.

adjective Groovy is an adjective that describes something as fashionable, trendy, or cool.

• The new design features a groovy color palette that appeals to a younger demographic.
• I love your groovy outfit, it really suits your personality.
• That concert was so groovy, I can't wait to go to another one.
• His dance moves were so groovy, it was like he was born to boogie.

adjective used for emphasis to indicate that something is done to the fullest extent or degree

adverb completely or entirely; in every way

• The experiment results were totally in line with our hypothesis.
• I'm totally up for going to the movies tonight.
• That new song is totally lit!
• She felt like she was walking on air, totally free from all worries.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

• It is important to observe how someone rolls in a professional setting to understand their work ethic.
• I'm curious to see how someone rolls when it comes to meeting deadlines.
• I wonder how someone rolls when it comes to handling pressure.
• You can tell a lot about a person by observing how someone rolls in difficult situations.

noun a word that represents a 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

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise

• I kindly ask that you refrain from mentioning me in any controversial discussions, don’t @ me.
• If you're gonna talk about the best TV show, don’t @ me because it’s obviously Friends.
• I'm just gonna say it - pineapple belongs on pizza, don’t @ me.
• My opinion on this matter is set in stone, don’t @ me with your arguments.

noun a liquid that is accidentally or carelessly spilled

verb to reveal or disclose private or secret information

• During the meeting, the CEO decided to spill the tea on the company's financial performance.
• Hey, can you spill the tea about what happened at the party last night?
• Girl, spill the tea on that drama that went down at school!
• I can't wait for the reunion, I'm sure everyone will spill the tea on what's been happening in their lives.

adjective a slang term derived from 'bourgeois' meaning someone or something that is pretentious or upper class

• The extravagant lifestyle of the socialite was often described as boojie.
• She always acts so boojie with her designer handbags and fancy cocktails.
• That new club downtown is so boojie, you have to dress to impress to get in.
• His taste in art is quite boojie, always going for the most expensive pieces.

noun an acronym for 'What the actual f***', used to express extreme disbelief or shock

• I was shocked by the news and exclaimed 'What the actual flip' in disbelief.
• When I heard what happened, I was like WTAF, that's crazy!
• WTAF is a common expression used by younger generations to express surprise or disbelief.
• The sudden turn of events left me feeling like WTAF, as if reality had been flipped upside down.

noun a strategy used to entice or attract someone romantically or sexually

• The influencer posted a thirst trap photo on her social media account to attract more followers.
• Did you see that thirst trap selfie she posted? It got so many likes!
• He's always posting thirst traps to get attention from girls.
• The new luxury car was a thirst trap for anyone who loves fast cars.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

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

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

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• Being a successful entrepreneur means you will have your name up in lights for all to see.
• If you keep working hard, you'll have your name up in lights in no time.
• Dude, you're killing it! You're gonna have your name up in lights soon!
• When you achieve your dreams, it's like having your name up in lights for the whole world to admire.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, 'hilaribad' could potentially be used as a noun to refer to something that is both hilarious and bad

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'hilaribad' is likely a made-up word combining 'hilarious' and 'bad' to convey a mixed or conflicting feeling

• The comedian's attempt at humor fell flat and was deemed hilaribad by the audience.
• That movie was hilaribad, I couldn't stop laughing at how bad it was.
• The new stand-up routine was so hilaribad, it had everyone in stitches.
• The team's performance on the field was hilaribad, they couldn't seem to get anything right.

noun a person or thing that has a depressing or dispiriting effect

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• The new regulations proved to be a buzzkill for the company's expansion plans.
• Don't be such a buzzkill, let's just enjoy the party.
• She's always such a buzzkill, never wanting to do anything fun.
• His negative attitude was a real buzzkill on the team's morale.

noun a fictional speed of travel that is faster than the speed of light

• The spaceship traveled at warp speed through the galaxy.
• We need to finish this project at warp speed.
• Let's kick it into warp speed and get this party started!
• Her mind was moving at warp speed as she processed the information.

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 feeling or expression of disgust

interjection used to express disgust or revulsion

• The sight of the decaying food in the garbage can made me say 'eww'.
• Eww, that movie was so gross!
• Eww, that outfit is so not cute.
• The idea of having to work on a weekend is just eww.

noun a slang term referring to a figurative drink representing negativity or criticism

• Some people seem to enjoy drinking haterade rather than supporting others.
• Why is she always sipping on haterade whenever we talk about someone else?
• Don't pay attention to those haters sipping on haterade.
• His negative comments were like a pitcher of haterade being poured over our excitement.

adverb used to intensify an adjective or adverb, often expressing extreme or excessive qualities

preposition used to indicate a point or place occupied in space

interjection used to express strong feeling or emotion

• The project was completed ahead of schedule.
• I finished my homework af.
• I'm craving pizza af right now.
• His determination to succeed was like a fire burning af.

adjective trendy or fashionable in a lively or showy way

• The dancer performed a jiggy routine at the ballet recital.
• I'm feeling jiggy tonight, let's hit the dance floor!
• That new song is so jiggy, I can't stop listening to it.
• Her ideas were so innovative and jiggy that they revolutionized the industry.

noun a pair of quotation marks made in the air with one's fingers to indicate that the enclosed text should be understood as being ironic or otherwise non-literal

• During the presentation, the speaker used air quotes to emphasize certain key terms.
• She always does this thing with her fingers when she's talking, like air quotes or something.
• I can't stand it when people use air quotes like they're too cool for regular words.
• His apology seemed insincere, as if he was using air quotes around the words 'I'm sorry'.

noun a colloquial term for family or close friends

• The concept of family is deeply rooted in our society.
• I'm going to hang out with my fam this weekend.
• My fam and I are tight, we always have each other's backs.
• The team at work is like a fam, we support each other through thick and thin.

noun a person who eats or drinks quickly and eagerly

verb to eat or drink something quickly and eagerly

• The cat snarfed down its food quickly.
• I always snarf my snacks when I'm hungry.
• He snarfed that burger in record time.
• She snarfed up all the available information before the meeting.

noun a streaming service for movies and television shows

conjunction used to link the two activities of watching Netflix and relaxing or spending time together

• I invited her over to watch a movie on Netflix and relax.
• Let's just Netflix and chill tonight, okay?
• Want to come over for some Netflix and chill?
• Sometimes I just need a night of Netflix and chill to unwind.

noun a slang term used to describe something or someone as extremely impressive or amazing

• The new software update has received positive feedback, with many users describing it as awesomesauce.
• I just tried the new burger joint in town and it was totally awesomesauce!
• That concert last night was awesomesauce, I can't wait for the next one!
• Her dance moves were like a bottle of awesomesauce poured out on the dance floor.

adverb in a sassy manner

• She responded sassily to the interviewer's questions, maintaining her composure throughout.
• He sassily flipped his hair and winked at the cute barista as he ordered his coffee.
• She snapped her fingers and sassed the guy at the bar, showing off her confidence.
• The cat walked sassily across the room, its tail held high in the air.

noun a made-up or fictional word with no specific definition

• The Gwag tribe has a rich history dating back centuries.
• I heard that Gwag is the best place to get street food in town.
• Let's hit up Gwag for some late-night fun.
• The artist's brushstrokes danced across the canvas like a lively Gwag festival.

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of an action

pronoun a word that is used to refer to oneself

• I simply cannot comprehend the complexity of this mathematical equation.
• I just can't even deal with all this drama right now.
• I literally can't even with how crazy this party is.
• I can't even begin to imagine the struggles she must be going through.

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

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

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)

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

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is important to keep it on the dl when discussing confidential company information.
• Hey, let's keep it on the dl about the surprise party for Sarah.
• We need to make sure to keep it on the dl so no one finds out.
• Sometimes it's best to keep it on the dl and not share every detail with everyone.

noun a slang term used to describe something that is unimpressive or lacking in quality or substance

• The quality of the product was subpar, some might even say it was weak sauce.
• That movie was weak sauce, I almost fell asleep halfway through.
• His excuse for not showing up was weak sauce, he could have at least called.
• Her argument was weak sauce compared to the compelling evidence presented by the prosecution.

noun a playful or mock fight or scuffle

• The two gentlemen engaged in a heated debate that almost escalated into twisticuffs.
• I heard those two guys were about to throw down in some twisticuffs.
• Things got real messy when they started twisticuffs.
• The political debate turned into a verbal twisticuffs between the candidates.