Slang And Colloquial Expressions

verb to deceive or trick someone through elaborate means

• The con artist bamboozled the elderly couple out of their life savings.
• I can't believe he bamboozled us into buying that old car.
• She totally bamboozled me with her smooth talk.
• The magician bamboozled the audience with his impressive sleight of hand tricks.

noun a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing

• The term 'bitch' is considered derogatory and should not be used in professional settings.
• I can't believe that bitch stole my parking spot!
• She's always acting like a basic bitch.
• Dealing with that difficult customer was a real bitch.

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 person of low social status or moral character

• The judge referred to the criminal as a lowlife during the sentencing hearing.
• I can't believe that lowlife stole my wallet!
• That lowlife is always causing trouble around here.
• She felt like a lowlife after betraying her best friend.

noun a person who is strange or eccentric

• The scientist observed the behavior of the queer duck in the pond for his research study.
• Have you seen that queer duck hanging out by the lake? It's so odd!
• That queer duck is really out there, man.
• She always stands out in a crowd, like a queer duck among swans.

adjective describing something that is slightly indecent or suggestive in content or language

• The novel was criticized for its racy content.
• I can't believe how racy that movie was!
• That outfit is so racy, I love it!
• His racy sense of humor always keeps us entertained.

noun a term or expression considered to be crude, offensive, or inappropriate in language

• The use of vulgarism is considered inappropriate in professional settings.
• I was shocked by his constant use of vulgarism during the conversation.
• I can't believe she just dropped a vulgarism like that in front of everyone.
• His vulgarism was like a slap in the face, completely uncalled for.

noun a pursuit or chase after something elusive or unattainable

verb to engage in the act of pursuing or chasing after one's own tail

• The cat spent the afternoon chasing its tail in circles.
• My dog loves to chase his tail whenever he gets excited.
• I always feel like I'm chasing my tail trying to keep up with work.
• Instead of focusing on the big picture, he just keeps chasing his tail with small tasks.

noun a person who is romantically involved with someone significantly younger than them

verb to have a romantic relationship with someone significantly younger than oneself

• The act of cradle-snatching is frowned upon in most societies.
• I heard she's cradle-snatching again, dating someone half her age.
• She's always been into cradle-snatching, going after younger guys.
• In the world of business, cradle-snatching refers to stealing clients from competitors.

adjective describing words that modify or describe a noun or pronoun

• After a hearty meal, the guests were all feeling fat and happy.
• I indulged in some delicious desserts and now I'm feeling fat and happy.
• I ate so much pizza, I'm totally fat and happy right now.
• She finally achieved her dream job and was feeling fat and happy about it.

noun a device that explodes with great force

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The bomb squad successfully defused the bomb before it could detonate.
• Dude, that movie was the bomb! You have to watch it.
• That new restaurant is the bomb! Their food is so good.
• Her new fashion line is the bomb, everyone is talking about it.

noun a person or thing that winks, such as a device on a vehicle that indicates a change of direction

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• The horse was equipped with winkers to help keep its focus during the race.
• The horse had these funny-looking winkers on its eyes, I wonder what they're for.
• I can't believe he actually wore those winkers to the party, what a fashion disaster.
• She put on her emotional winkers and refused to see the truth of the situation.