Slang Terminology

noun a specialized vocabulary or set of idiomatic expressions used by a particular group of people

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• The linguist studied the argot of a particular subculture.
• He quickly picked up the argot of his new group of friends.
• She used so much argot in her speech that it was hard to understand her.
• The argot of Wall Street can be confusing to those not in the finance industry.

noun a male child or young man

adjective of poor quality or low standard; unpleasant or unwelcome

• The teacher reprimanded the bad boy for disrupting the class.
• That bad boy always causes trouble wherever he goes.
• He's such a bad boy, always breaking the rules.
• She couldn't resist the allure of the bad boy persona he exuded.

verb to deceive or trick someone through elaborate or complex methods

• The con artist tried to bamboozle investors with false promises of high returns.
• I can't believe she tried to bamboozle me into lending her money again.
• Don't let them bamboozle you with their smooth talk.
• The magician's sleight of hand bamboozled the audience into believing the coin disappeared.

noun a derogatory term for a person, often used to express annoyance or frustration

• The technician encountered a bugger in the software code that caused the system to crash.
• Oh bugger, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.
• That bugger always knows how to push my buttons.
• Dealing with this difficult situation is a real bugger.

noun nonsense or rubbish; something that is false or meaningless

• The report was dismissed as pure bushwa by the scientific community.
• I can't believe you fell for that bushwa story!
• Stop talking bushwa and tell me the truth.
• His promises turned out to be nothing but political bushwa.

noun a slang term for a criminal or a convict

• The company's annual report highlighted the increase in sales due to their new marketing strategy.
• I heard from a friend that sales are up because of the new marketing plan.
• Word on the street is that sales are booming thanks to the new marketing scheme.
• The company's profits soared like a rocket after implementing the new marketing tactics.

noun a hard blow or hit

verb to hit someone on the head, especially causing them to become unconscious

• The blow to his head caused him to conk out and lose consciousness.
• I accidentally conked my head on the low-hanging branch.
• He conked me on the head with a rubber chicken as a prank.
• Her idea was so outlandish that it really conked me on the head.

noun a derogatory term for a person of Italian or Spanish descent

• The term 'dago' is considered derogatory and offensive when referring to people of Italian descent.
• I heard someone use the word 'dago' at the market, and it made me uncomfortable.
• My grandpa used to tell stories about the old days when 'dago' was a common term for Italians.
• The use of the word 'dago' in that context is like a relic from a less enlightened time.

noun a slang term used to refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten

• The technician used a specialized dojigger to calibrate the equipment.
• I have no idea what this dojigger is supposed to do.
• Hey, pass me that dojigger over there.
• She always knows how to use the right emotional dojigger to get what she wants.

verb To figure out or solve a problem through careful and systematic analysis or investigation.

• The detective was able to dope out the complex murder case and solve it in record time.
• I can't seem to dope out how to fix this broken computer.
• I need your help to dope out this tricky math problem before the test.
• She was able to dope out the hidden meaning behind his words and understand his true intentions.

noun a person who is obsessed with a particular activity or interest

verb to become or cause someone to become mentally or emotionally unbalanced

• The scientist was considered a freak in the academic community due to his unorthodox theories.
• I can't believe that freak actually won the competition.
• She's such a freak when it comes to organizing her closet.
• The sudden change in weather was a freak occurrence for this time of year.

noun a pointed tool or spike used for breaking rock or ore

verb to move restlessly or aimlessly from place to place

• She always carries a small electronic gad with her to keep track of her appointments.
• I forgot my gad at home so I can't check my messages right now.
• I can't believe he lost his gad again, he's so forgetful.
• His words were like a gad, poking at her until she finally spoke up.

noun a strong alcoholic drink, especially rum diluted with water

• The sailors were given a daily ration of grog to help ward off scurvy.
• Let's grab some grog and have a good time at the beach party.
• I heard that bar serves the best grog in town.
• His mind was so foggy from exhaustion, it felt like he had been drinking grog all night.

noun a swindle or cheat

verb to swindle or cheat

• I believe we have been gyped by the contractor who did not deliver the promised work.
• I think we got gyped by that shady salesman who sold us a faulty product.
• Don't trust that guy, he's known to gyp people out of their money.
• Her constant excuses were a way to gyp her friends out of helping with the project.

noun a loud shout or cry

verb to shout or yell loudly

• The teacher asked the students to raise their hands instead of hollering out the answers.
• You can just holler at me if you need anything, I'll be right here.
• I heard you holler at that party last night, it must have been wild.
• The mountains seemed to holler back at us as we shouted into the valley.

noun a style of country music played in honky-tonks

• The honky tonk bar was a popular spot for live country music performances.
• Let's head over to the honky tonk for some drinks and dancing.
• I love the honky tonk vibe, it's so much fun!
• The old saloon had a honky tonk feel to it, with its worn wooden floors and dim lighting.

noun nonsense or foolish talk

interjection used to express disbelief or exasperation

• The claims made by the company turned out to be nothing but hooey.
• I can't believe you fell for that hooey they were spouting.
• Don't listen to him, he's just full of hooey.
• His promises were just a bunch of hooey, leading to disappointment.

noun a deceptive or fraudulent act or scheme

• The businessman was accused of attempting to hornswaggle his clients out of their money.
• I can't believe he tried to hornswaggle us like that!
• Don't let him hornswaggle you into buying something you don't need.
• Her charming smile was enough to hornswaggle even the most skeptical of individuals.

noun a man's name

• Jack was appointed as the new CEO of the company.
• Hey, have you met Jack? He's the new boss around here.
• Jack is the coolest dude I know, always up for a good time.
• Learning to play the guitar was like trying to tame a wild jack-in-the-box.

noun a small, slender measuring device for liquor, typically holding 1 1/2 ounces

verb to alter or manipulate in a way that is not strictly honest or legal, often in a small or subtle way

• The bartender used a jigger to measure out the exact amount of liquor for each cocktail.
• Can you pass me that jigger so I can pour myself a drink?
• I can't believe he jiggered the results of the experiment to make himself look better.
• She had to jigger her schedule to fit in all of her appointments.

noun a feeling of fun or enjoyment; a source of amusement or pleasure

• The children were filled with jollies as they played in the park.
• Let's go out and have some jollies tonight!
• I had a blast at the concert, it was pure jollies!
• He always finds jollies in the simplest things in life.

noun a slang term for the buttocks or rear end

• The suspect was found with a weapon hidden in his keister.
• I can't believe he actually stuck that in his keister!
• He's always got something up his keister.
• She kicked him right in the keister with her strong argument.

noun a stop or halt to something; to put an end to or halt something

• The board of directors decided to put the kibosh on the proposed merger.
• My parents always put the kibosh on my plans to stay out late.
• I can't believe she totally kiboshed our girls' night out.
• His lack of motivation really put the kibosh on his chances of getting a promotion.

noun a term used to describe something impressive or exciting

• The company's latest product release was a real killer diller in the market.
• That new movie is a killer diller, you have to see it!
• The concert last night was a killer diller, the band was amazing!
• Her dance moves were a killer diller on the dance floor.

noun a person who habitually borrows or lives off others without any intention of repaying or contributing

verb to ask for or obtain something without paying for it

• The neighbor's son is known to mooch off of others for free meals.
• Don't be a mooch and always expect others to pay for your expenses.
• Stop trying to mooch off of me for cigarettes.
• The company is trying to mooch off of the success of their competitors by copying their strategies.

noun a person who lives off others without any effort of their own; a freeloader

• The moocher was constantly asking for handouts from his friends.
• That moocher is always looking for a free meal.
• Don't be a moocher and pay your own way.
• The company was losing money because of the moocher in their midst.

noun the act of displaying one's bare buttocks as a prank or disrespectful gesture

• The act of mooning in public is considered indecent exposure and is illegal in many places.
• I can't believe he got caught mooning the neighbors from his bedroom window.
• We were just joking around and he ended up mooning us at the party.
• Her mood was so bad, it was like she was metaphorically mooning everyone around her.

noun a small flat piece of metal or other material, typically square or hexagonal, with a hole through it for a bolt or screw to be passed through

• The nut of the tree is a valuable source of nutrition for many animals.
• I love snacking on nuts throughout the day.
• He's a bit of a nut when it comes to collecting vintage cars.
• She cracked under pressure like a nut in a vise.

adjective not genuine or real; fake or false

• The investigator uncovered evidence of a phoney company operating under false pretenses.
• I can't trust him, he seems so phoney whenever he speaks.
• She's always putting on that phoney act to impress others.
• His smile looked phoney, like it was painted on his face.

noun a person who is unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

• The actor portrayed a plug ugly character in the historical drama.
• That guy at the party was a total plug ugly.
• I can't believe she's dating that plug ugly dude.
• The new building design was described as a plug ugly eyesore by the critics.

noun a noisy disturbance; a rowdy or uproarious party or celebration

• The neighbors complained about the loud shindy coming from the apartment next door.
• They always cause a shindy whenever they have a party.
• Let's go out and start a shindy tonight!
• The political debate turned into a shindy with each side arguing loudly.

noun a greeting or way of asking what's up

verb to eat or drink something quickly

• The supervisor asked the team to follow up on the project status during the meeting.
• Hey, sup? Are you free to hang out later?
• Yo, sup bro? Let's chill tonight.
• The sun is setting, casting a golden hue over the supine fields.

verb To toss off is a phrasal verb that means to do something quickly and without much effort or thought, often implying a lack of respect or consideration.

• He casually tossed off a remark about the weather before moving on to the main topic of the meeting.
• I can easily toss off a quick email to confirm our plans for tomorrow.
• She's always tossing off jokes during class to make everyone laugh.
• Don't just toss off your responsibilities like they don't matter.

verb to strike forcefully

adjective to be exhausted or tired

adverb in a forceful or violent manner

• The suspect was whacked with a heavy object, causing severe injuries.
• I can't believe he just whacked the hornet's nest without thinking!
• She whacked that exam out of the park!
• The sudden change in weather really whacked my mood.

adjective exhausted or in a state of extreme tiredness

• After a long day of meetings, I was completely zonked and ready to go to bed.
• I stayed up all night watching movies and now I'm totally zonked.
• I had way too much to drink last night and now I'm feeling zonked.
• The news of her promotion left me zonked with excitement.

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 derogatory term for a man who is arrogant, self-absorbed, and disrespectful towards women

• The young man displayed behavior typical of a fuckboy, showing a lack of respect towards women.
• I can't believe she's dating that fuckboy again, he's such a player.
• That fuckboy is always trying to slide into girls' DMs.
• Don't be a fuckboy and take advantage of people's emotions.

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

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating time, place, manner, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• She exercises on the reg to maintain her physical fitness.
• I hit up that coffee shop on the reg for my morning caffeine fix.
• We party on the reg with our close friends.
• He practices gratitude on the reg to keep a positive mindset.

noun a slang term used to describe a foolish or incompetent person

• The ornithologist identified the bird as a mook species.
• I heard that guy is a total mook when it comes to fixing cars.
• Don't be such a mook, just admit you were wrong.
• His stubbornness is like a mook standing in the way of progress.

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

• I suggest you refrain from making such disrespectful comments.
• Hey, why don't you just get bent?
• Get bent, dude!
• When life throws you a curveball, just tell it to get bent.

adjective Describes a situation where someone is no longer in trouble or no longer responsible for something.

preposition Shows the relationship between 'off' and 'hook', indicating that the hook is the object from which someone is being released.

article The word 'the' is an article used before a noun to specify or limit it.

• The suspect's lawyer argued that the evidence presented was not enough to prove his client's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, thus suggesting that he should be let off the hook.
• I can't believe I got off the hook for forgetting my friend's birthday thanks to her forgiving nature.
• I thought I was going to get in trouble for missing curfew, but my parents let me off the hook this time.
• Her creative excuse got her off the hook for being late to the meeting.

noun a made-up word combining 'chill' and 'relax', used to describe a state of being calm and relaxed

• After a long day of work, it is important to take some time to chillaxen and unwind.
• Let's just chillaxen and watch some movies tonight.
• I'm just gonna chillaxen at home this weekend, nothing too crazy.
• As the sun set over the horizon, the town began to chillaxen into the peaceful night.

noun a slang term for an alcoholic

• The scientist identified the presence of an alky group in the chemical compound.
• I heard that guy is a bit of an alky, always drinking at the bar.
• She's been acting like a total alky lately, always partying and getting wasted.
• His addiction to work has turned him into an alky for success.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• I can assure you, with no word of a lie, that the project will be completed on time.
• No word of a lie, that concert was the best I've ever been to.
• I swear, no lie, that party was lit!
• No word of a lie, she is the most talented artist I've ever seen.

noun a word or phrase that functions as the subject or object of a verb

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

• I cannot comprehend what the heck you are trying to explain.
• What the heck are you doing with my phone?
• What the heck is his problem?
• What the heck is going on in this chaotic situation?

noun nonsense or foolishness; something that is untrue or fabricated

• The claim made by the suspect was proven to be nothing but bullcrap.
• I can't believe you fell for her bullcrap excuse.
• Stop feeding me that bullcrap, I know the truth.
• His promises turned out to be just a pile of bullcrap.

noun a colloquial term used in some dialects to refer to a group of people, similar to 'you all' or 'y'all'

pronoun a pronoun used in some dialects to refer to a group of people, similar to 'you all' or 'y'all'

• In some regions, 'youse' is used as a colloquial plural form of 'you'.
• Hey youse guys, what are you up to tonight?
• Youse better watch out for that guy, he's trouble.
• Youse are the backbone of this community, always willing to lend a hand.

noun a colloquial or dialectal variation of the pronoun 'you', often used in some regional dialects

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., yous)

• It is important to address all of yous in the meeting to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Hey yous, don't forget to bring your notes to class tomorrow.
• Yous better watch out for that new teacher, she's tough.
• The team's success depends on all of yous working together towards a common goal.

noun a slang term for something that is cool or impressive

• The presentation went smoothly without any shizzle.
• I can't believe you got that job, that's the good shizzle!
• Let's go out and get into some shizzle tonight.
• She's always on top of her game, handling her business like a shizzle.

noun a slang term for stomach or belly

• The doctor explained that the pain in her stomach was due to a stummy infection.
• I ate too much pizza and now my stummy hurts.
• I need to lay off the junk food, my stummy is killing me.
• Her stummy was in knots as she waited for the test results.

noun a type of drug that is inhaled or ingested for its stimulating effects

• The scientist used a popper to release the gas from the test tube.
• Can you pass me the popper so I can open this bottle?
• I love using a popper to make my balloons pop at parties.
• The comedian's joke was a real popper, everyone in the audience was laughing.

interjection used to express disgust or disapproval

• The artist's work was met with a resounding 'feh' from the critics.
• I tried the new restaurant, but the food was just 'feh'.
• That movie was so 'feh', I walked out halfway through.
• Her attitude towards the project was a big 'feh', she didn't seem interested at all.

noun a slight, sharp, ringing sound or a sensation of slight prickling or stinging

verb to make or cause to make a ting sound

• The tingling sensation in my fingers is a sign of poor circulation.
• I can't feel my tingling toes after sitting in that awkward position for so long.
• That new song has such a good ting to it, I can't stop listening.
• The excitement in the room was so palpable, you could practically feel the ting in the air.

adjective of extremely poor or unreliable quality; inferior; shoddy

• The janky software caused numerous glitches in the system.
• I don't trust that janky old car to get us to our destination.
• That janky party last night was a total disaster.
• His excuse for being late was so janky, I could see right through it.

noun a slang term for a man's penis

• The doctor explained the procedure in detail, including the potential risks to the patient's schlong.
• I can't believe he got kicked in the schlong during the soccer game!
• He's always bragging about the size of his schlong.
• The company's new product is going to knock the competition's schlong out of the park.

verb to break out or escape suddenly and forcefully

• The suspect attempted to bust out of the handcuffs while in police custody.
• Let's bust out of this boring party and go somewhere fun.
• I can't wait to bust out my new skateboard at the park.
• After years of hard work, she was finally able to bust out of her financial struggles.

noun a slang term for a girl, often used to convey a sense of closeness or camaraderie among female friends

• The young girl was excited to start her first day of school.
• Hey gurl, what's up? Want to hang out later?
• That gurl is always slaying with her fashion choices.
• She's the queen bee of the group, the gurl everyone looks up to.

adjective unenthusiastic or unimpressive

interjection used to express indifference or lack of enthusiasm

• The quality of the product was just meh, not exceptional.
• I asked him how the movie was and he said 'meh', so I didn't bother watching it.
• I tried that new restaurant everyone was raving about, but honestly it was meh.
• Her performance in the play was meh, she lacked emotion and enthusiasm.

adjective damaged or broken beyond repair; in a state of disarray or chaos

• The car was severely munted in the accident.
• I can't believe how munted the car is after the crash.
• That car is totally munted, dude.
• His reputation was munted after the scandal.

noun a loud, metallic sound

verb to strike or hit with a heavy blow

• The tonk of the hammer echoed through the workshop.
• I heard a loud tonk coming from the garage.
• He gave the car a good tonk to get it started.
• The tonk of the drum symbolized the start of the performance.

noun a loud, deep sound, often used to describe the sound of a punch or impact

verb to hit or punch with great force

• The scientific study concluded that the boof of the experiment was due to a measurement error.
• I can't believe you wore those boof sneakers to the party.
• That movie was straight up boof, I fell asleep halfway through.
• Her argument was so strong, it felt like a verbal boof to his ego.

noun A slang term for a cigarette in British English.

• The bifter is a colloquial term used in some regions to refer to a cigarette.
• Hey, do you have a spare bifter I can bum off you?
• I'm going to step outside and smoke a bifter.
• He lit up a bifter of determination before facing the challenge.

noun a slang term used to describe something or someone as cool or awesome

• The new research findings are quite coolio and have significant implications for the scientific community.
• I think the party tonight is going to be really coolio, with lots of fun and good music.
• That new movie was so coolio, I can't wait to see it again!
• His ability to stay calm under pressure is really coolio, like a cool breeze on a hot day.

noun Informal abbreviation for definitely.

adverb Definitely; without a doubt.

• The committee defo needs to review the proposal before making a decision.
• I'm defo going to the concert tonight, no doubt about it.
• She's defo my ride or die, we've been best friends for years.
• His dedication to his craft is defo on another level compared to his peers.

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 complaint or expression of discontent

verb to complain or whine persistently

• She was known to winge about every little inconvenience at work.
• Stop wingeing about the weather and just enjoy the day!
• Why do you always have to winge about everything?
• His constant wingeing was like nails on a chalkboard to her.

adjective used informally to mean 'very' or 'a lot of'

adverb used as an intensifier to emphasize the degree or extent of something

interjection used to express emphasis or strong feeling

• The amount of data collected by the research team was hella impressive.
• I had hella fun at the concert last night.
• She's hella cool, I love hanging out with her.
• His dedication to the project was hella inspiring.

noun a slang term combining 'chill' and 'relax', referring to a state of being calm and relaxed

verb to relax or take it easy

• After a long day of work, I enjoy spending my evenings chillaxing at home with a good book.
• Let's just chillax and watch some movies tonight.
• I'm just chillaxin with my friends at the beach.
• Sometimes you just need to take a step back and chillax, everything will work out in the end.

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a black person

• The term 'ace boon coon' is considered offensive and inappropriate in formal settings.
• Me and my ace boon coon are going to grab lunch together.
• I've known my ace boon coon since we were kids.
• In the business world, having an ace boon coon can help you succeed.