Slang Words And Phrases

noun a state of suspense or uneasiness

verb to lessen or diminish

• The fisherman used a special technique to bate the hook before casting it into the water.
• I always bate my breath when I'm about to hear some juicy gossip.
• He's just trying to bate you into an argument, don't fall for it.
• Her flirtatious behavior seemed like she was trying to bate him into asking her out.

noun nonsense or foolish talk

• The bilge of the ship needed to be cleaned regularly to prevent odors and corrosion.
• I accidentally dropped my phone in the bilge of the boat, now it's all wet.
• That guy's story was just a bunch of bilge, don't believe a word he says.
• The politician's speech was full of bilge, trying to deceive the public with false promises.

noun an investor who buys a financial security in the hope that its price will rise

• The rancher raised a prize-winning bull to compete in the livestock show.
• Did you see the size of that bull at the farm?
• That bull is huge, man!
• The stock market took a bull run last week.

verb past tense of 'bust', meaning to break or damage something

adjective a slang term used to describe something that is broken or damaged

• The suspect was busted for embezzlement after a thorough investigation.
• I heard Jenny got busted for sneaking out past curfew last night.
• I can't believe we got busted by the cops at the party last weekend.
• His plan to cheat on the exam was busted when the teacher caught him in the act.

noun a person's buttocks

• The doctor advised the patient to sit on a cushion to relieve pressure on their butt.
• I need to find a comfortable chair because my butt is starting to hurt.
• She kicked him in the butt for making a rude comment.
• He kicked the ball with the inside of his foot, also known as the butt of the foot.

noun a throw or toss

verb to throw something carelessly or casually

• He decided to chuck the old files and start fresh with a new organizational system.
• I told him to chuck the idea of going out tonight and just stay in instead.
• She chucked her phone across the room in frustration.
• After years of working in the same job, he finally decided to chuck it all and pursue his passion for painting.

noun a flattened appendage on various parts of the body of many aquatic animals, serving for balance and propulsion

verb to provide (a thing) with a fin or fins

• The company is currently working on finalizing the financial reports for the quarter.
• I just need to finetune a few details before submitting the project.
• Let's go to the beach and catch some fins!
• She felt like she was swimming against the current, struggling to reach the fin of her journey.

noun a hand in poker containing four cards of the same suit

verb to bluff or deceive in poker by pretending to have a strong hand

• The poker player attempted a four flush by drawing for a fifth card of the same suit.
• He thought he could pull off a four flush in the game, but ended up losing.
• I went all in on a four flush, hoping to scare off the other players.
• Her promises were just a four flush, with no real intention of following through.

noun a term used to describe something or someone that is exciting, entertaining, or impressive

• The scientist discovered a new gasser that could potentially be used as a cleaner fuel source.
• I heard that new car is a real gasser to drive!
• That party last night was a total gasser, everyone was having a great time.
• Her jokes are always a gasser, she never fails to make me laugh.

noun a lump or large amount of a substance, especially a sticky one

verb to spit

• The chef carefully scooped a gob of whipped cream onto the dessert.
• She took a big gob of ketchup for her fries.
• He's always got a gob full of gossip to share.
• The company's CEO has a gob of knowledge about the industry.

noun a mistake or error

verb to make a mistake or error

• He made a goof in his report that led to some confusion among the team.
• Don't worry about making a goof, we all make mistakes sometimes.
• I can't believe I goofed up that presentation, I was so nervous.
• His goof of a plan ended up costing us more than we anticipated.

noun a dishonest or fraudulent establishment or operation, especially a gambling casino

• The authorities shut down the gyp joint for illegal gambling activities.
• I heard there's a gyp joint down the street where people play poker.
• Let's hit up that gyp joint for some blackjack tonight.
• The rundown bar felt like a gyp joint with its dim lighting and shady characters.

noun a period of time spent waiting or loitering

verb to spend time in a place without any specific purpose

preposition used to indicate loitering or spending time in a particular place

• I have noticed that some students tend to hang around the library after classes.
• Let's just hang around the park and chill for a while.
• We should totally hang around the mall this weekend.
• Negative thoughts tend to hang around in my mind longer than I'd like.

noun A projecting ridge on the edge of a roof

adjective Fashionable or trendy

• The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the thigh bone to the pelvis.
• She injured her hip while dancing last night.
• That new song is really hip, you should check it out.
• He's always ahead of the curve, he's really got his finger on the hip of the latest trends.

verb to dance energetically or enthusiastically

• The horse was hoofing the ground impatiently as it waited to be let out of the stable.
• I saw the cow hoofing around in the field, looking for fresh grass to munch on.
• We were hoofing it to get to the concert on time, running through the crowded streets.
• She was hoofing it up the corporate ladder, taking on every challenge that came her way.

noun language or speech that is insincere or pretentious

verb to deceive or trick someone

adjective related to or characteristic of jive music or dancing

• The researchers found that the data did not jive with their initial hypothesis.
• I don't think his story really jives with what actually happened.
• That new song has such a good jive to it, I can't stop dancing!
• Their personalities just don't jive, they clash too much.

noun a handle or projection on a piece of luggage, bag, or other object for carrying or pulling

verb to carry or drag something heavy with great effort

• The porter helped me lug my heavy suitcase up the stairs.
• Can you help me lug this box to the car?
• I had to lug all my stuff to the new apartment by myself.
• She felt like she was lugging the weight of the world on her shoulders.

noun a political term referring to a person who is indecisive or neutral, especially in a political context

• The political candidate's opponents accused him of engaging in mugwumpery.
• I don't want to deal with all that mugwumpery, let's just focus on the facts.
• I can't stand all the mugwumpery going on in this campaign.
• His constant flip-flopping on important issues shows his mugwumpery.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• She slipped on the ice and suffered a nasty crack on her head.
• I heard he fell down the stairs and got a nasty crack on his backside.
• Watch out for that step, it's been known to give people a nasty crack.
• The company's reputation took a nasty crack after the scandal was exposed.

noun a potentiometer

• The chef used a large pot to cook the soup for the banquet.
• Can you pass me the pot so I can make some tea?
• Let's go smoke a pot behind the school after class.
• She stirred the pot by spreading rumors about her coworkers.

noun a disorganized collection of things; a jumble or clutter

• The school organized a raff to raise funds for the new library.
• Let's enter the raff at the fair and try to win a prize!
• I heard there's a raff happening at the community center tonight.
• She felt like she had won the raff when she got the job offer.

adjective having the taste or flavor of salt; saline

• The chef added a pinch of salty seasoning to enhance the flavor of the dish.
• I can't eat those chips, they're too salty for my liking.
• That movie was so bad, it was salty.
• His comments were quite salty, leaving a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.

adjective dirty, unkempt, or unpleasant in appearance or character

• The scuzzy appearance of the building deterred potential investors.
• I don't want to eat at that scuzzy diner down the street.
• That scuzzy dude at the party was hitting on everyone.
• The scuzzy feeling of guilt lingered long after the mistake was made.

noun a person who is sly or cunning

adjective having a smooth, gleaming, and slippery surface

• The businessman wore a sleeker slicker to protect himself from the rain.
• I borrowed my friend's slicker for the hiking trip.
• That slicker is so cool, where did you get it?
• His slicker attitude helped him navigate through the tough negotiation.

noun a sharp blow or slap

verb to hit or slap with force

adverb used to emphasize the force or sharpness of an action or feeling

• The teacher said that any student caught using inappropriate language would receive a smack on the hand.
• I told my friend to stop talking smack about me behind my back.
• She smacked her lips after tasting the delicious dessert.
• The reality of the situation smacked her in the face when she realized she had been lied to.

adjective describing someone who is overly critical or disdainful

adverb in a manner that is overly critical or disdainful

• The professor had a sniffy attitude towards students who did not meet his high academic standards.
• She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I couldn't make it to her party.
• Don't be so sniffy about trying new foods, you might actually like it!
• His sniffy remarks about my work made me doubt my abilities.

noun a sniggler or one who sniggles

verb to fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their hiding places

• The researcher was able to sniggle out some interesting data from the experiment results.
• I managed to sniggle my way into getting a free ticket to the concert.
• She's always trying to sniggle her way out of doing her chores.
• The cat tried to sniggle through the narrow gap in the fence to escape.

adjective closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure

adverb in a firm or secure manner; closely or firmly; securely

• The deadline for submitting the report is tight, so please make sure to complete it on time.
• I have a tight schedule this week, so I won't be able to meet for lunch.
• I need to save money, so I'm on a tight budget right now.
• The competition is getting tight as we approach the final rounds.

noun a successful person who has a great deal of power or influence

verb to produce a sound loudly and forcefully, like a trumpet

• The trump card in negotiations is always keeping a cool head.
• I heard that Sarah's new promotion is a real trump for her career.
• Did you see that guy's new car? It's totally trump!
• Her infectious laughter was the trump that lifted everyone's spirits.

noun a person from the United States, especially a Northern states

adjective relating to the Northern states of the US or their inhabitants

• The term 'Yankee' historically referred to residents of the northeastern United States.
• My friend from New York is a proud Yankee fan.
• Some people use 'Yankee' as a slang term for Americans in general.
• Being called a 'Yankee' can sometimes carry a negative connotation in certain regions.

noun a small amount of money, typically considered insignificant or of little value

• The amount of money he offered was merely chump change compared to the total cost of the project.
• I found some chump change in the couch cushions and used it to buy a snack.
• Don't worry about it, it's just chump change.
• To him, a thousand dollars was just chump change, he was used to dealing with much larger sums.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'probsolutely' can be seen as an adjective when used informally to emphasize a high level of certainty or agreement.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state being described. In this case, 'probsolutely' is an adverb that combines 'probably' and 'absolutely' to convey a strong sense of

• The concept of probsolutely has not yet been fully explored in academic literature.
• I'm probsolutely going to the party tonight, are you coming?
• I'm probsolutely hooked on this new TV show, it's so good!
• Her talent is probsolutely out of this world, she's a natural performer.

noun a disreputable or low-class establishment, especially one associated with drinking or gambling

• The local authorities shut down the illegal doggery for not meeting health and safety standards.
• I heard there's a new doggery opening up down the street where you can adopt puppies.
• Let's swing by the doggery and pick up some treats for our furry friends.
• The crowded bar felt like a doggery with everyone packed in like sardines.

noun a dog that is aggressive or dangerous

adjective describing a dog that is aggressive or dangerous

• The mad-dog behavior exhibited by the suspect was deemed dangerous by law enforcement.
• That guy is like a mad-dog when he gets angry.
• Watch out for that mad-dog dude, he's unpredictable.
• Her temper was like a mad-dog, ready to pounce at any moment.

verb to dress or style oneself in a fashionable or trendy way, typically associated with Western or cowboy attire

• The man duded out in his best suit for the job interview.
• He totally duded out in front of his crush and couldn't speak properly.
• I duded out and forgot to bring my homework to class.
• The team duded out in the final minutes of the game, costing them the win.

noun a derogatory term used to describe a person in a negative way

• The glumbucket employee refused to participate in the team meeting.
• I can't believe that glumbucket didn't show up to the party.
• Stop being such a glumbucket and cheer up!
• Her heart felt like a heavy glumbucket after the breakup.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• She was offended by his comment, calling her 'a big girl's blouse'.
• He always acts like such a big girl's blouse when things don't go his way.
• Stop being such a big girl's blouse and stand up for yourself!
• His lack of confidence made him seem like a big girl's blouse in front of the whole team.

noun a person who selfishly monopolizes or keeps something for themselves, named after the actor Humphrey Bogart

• The actor was known for his ability to bogart the spotlight during interviews.
• Hey, don't bogart all the popcorn, save some for the rest of us!
• He always tries to bogart the best parking spot in the lot.
• She tends to bogart the conversation whenever she's around.

adjective relaxed or easy-going; not requiring much effort or energy

adverb in a relaxed or easy-going manner

• The cruisey atmosphere on board the luxury yacht made for a relaxing vacation.
• I love taking it easy and having a cruisy day at the beach.
• Let's just have a cruisy night in and watch some movies.
• His life seemed to be on a cruisey path until unexpected challenges arose.