Sports Slang

adjective used to describe a situation where all resources or effort are being used

adverb used to describe an action done with full commitment or effort

preposition used to indicate inclusion or completeness

• The decision to invest all in one stock is risky.
• I went all in on that bet and lost everything.
• I'm all in for a movie night with popcorn and snacks.
• She put all in her heart and soul into her passion for painting.

adjective an adjective that describes something as being like a beast or animal in appearance or behavior

• The beastly creature roamed the forest, causing fear among the villagers.
• That movie was beastly, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.
• I can't believe you ate that whole pizza, you're a beastly eater!
• His temper was beastly, always quick to anger and lash out.

noun a weapon, especially a cannon or artillery piece

adjective large in size or importance; powerful or influential

• The soldier carried a big gun as he patrolled the perimeter.
• I saw that guy walking around with a big gun, it was pretty intimidating.
• I heard he's always packing a big gun, you better watch out.
• In negotiations, it's always good to have a big gun to use as leverage.

noun an event or situation characterized by an extreme amount of bloodshed

• The battle resulted in a brutal bloodbath, with many casualties on both sides.
• The game turned into a total bloodbath, with one team dominating the other.
• That movie was a total bloodbath - so much action and violence!
• The political debate turned into a bloodbath as each candidate fiercely attacked the other.

adjective Bloody minded is an adjective that describes someone who is stubborn, obstinate, or contrary in their opinions or behavior.

• The committee was frustrated by the chairman's bloody minded refusal to consider any alternative proposals.
• My boss can be so bloody minded sometimes, always insisting on doing things her way.
• I can't believe how bloody minded that guy is, never willing to compromise on anything.
• Her stubbornness was like a bloody minded wall, impossible to break through.

noun a dollar

• The hunter was able to track down a majestic buck in the forest.
• I saw a huge buck while hiking in the woods.
• That buck is a real stud, he's got all the ladies swooning.
• She's always trying to pass the buck when it comes to taking responsibility.

noun a trick or deception

verb to waste time in aimless or foolish activity

• The musician was accused of diddling the melody in his performance.
• I caught my little brother trying to diddle with my phone.
• Stop diddling around and get to work!
• The company's CEO was caught diddling with the financial records.

noun a person who is not very good at a particular sport or game

• The duffer was unable to keep up with the rest of the golfers on the course.
• He's such a duffer when it comes to playing tennis.
• Don't be a duffer and mess this up for us.
• She's a real duffer when it comes to managing her finances.

verb to throw or cast something off quickly and forcefully

• She flung off her coat before entering the meeting room.
• He just flung off his shoes as soon as he got home.
• I saw her fling off her hat and run towards the stage.
• After years of stress, she finally decided to fling off all her worries and live in the moment.

verb to be successful or well-received, to make a strong impression

• The new marketing campaign is expected to go over big with our target audience.
• I think the surprise party will go over big with Sarah, she loves surprises.
• That new movie is going to go over big with the teens, it's so popular.
• His bold decision to start his own business really went over big with his family and friends.

noun a person who shirks work or responsibility

verb to shirk work or responsibility

• The employee was accused of being a goldbrick for consistently avoiding work.
• I heard that new guy is a total goldbrick, always finding excuses to slack off.
• Don't be such a goldbrick and help out with the project.
• Her heart was like a goldbrick, cold and unyielding.

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

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

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

• Please hop to it and complete the project by the deadline.
• Come on, hop to it and finish your homework so we can go play.
• Hey, stop procrastinating and hop to it already!
• If you want to succeed, you need to hop to it and work hard towards your goals.

noun empty, exaggerated, or nonsensical talk or ideas

• The weather balloon was filled with hot air before being released into the atmosphere.
• Don't believe everything he says, it's just a bunch of hot air.
• Stop blowing hot air and get to the point!
• His promises were just hot air, they never materialized.

noun a person or thing that kills, especially a murderer

adjective causing or capable of causing death

• The forensic team is still investigating the identity of the serial killer.
• Did you hear about that killer on the loose in the neighborhood?
• That movie was killer, I couldn't stop laughing!
• His killer instinct on the basketball court is unmatched.

noun a cheap or inferior copy or imitation

verb to steal or rob

• The company has strict policies against employees trying to knock off counterfeit products.
• I'm going to knock off work early today and head to the beach.
• Let's knock off that project before the deadline hits.
• He tried to knock off the reigning champion but didn't succeed.

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

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

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

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

• The confidential information started to leak out of the company.
• Did you hear that gossip about Sarah? It's starting to leak out.
• I can't believe that secret leaked out so quickly!
• His emotions began to leak out as he struggled to keep them in check.

verb past tense of load, meaning to fill or place a large amount of something into or onto something else

adjective describing something that is heavily filled or covered with something

• The truck was loaded with supplies for the remote village.
• I'm feeling loaded after that big meal.
• She's always loaded with cash, it's like she never runs out.
• His words were loaded with hidden meaning, making it hard to decipher his true intentions.

noun A person who does dirty or menial work; a laborer

verb To work as a laborer or in a dirty or menial job

• The two colleagues worked closely together as muckers on the construction site.
• Hey mucker, can you pass me that hammer?
• I've known that mucker since we were kids.
• In the world of politics, sometimes your biggest opponent can turn out to be your closest mucker.

noun a slang term for a police officer or law enforcement official

• The police were able to nab the suspect before he could flee the scene.
• I managed to nab the last cookie before my brother ate them all.
• I'm going to try and nab those concert tickets before they sell out.
• She was able to nab the top position in the company through hard work and dedication.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'off the wall' is used as an adjective to describe something as unconventional or unexpected.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'Off' is a preposition in this phrase, indicating a position away from the wall.

article An article is a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun. 'The' is an article in this phrase.

• The artist's off the wall painting received mixed reviews from critics.
• Did you see that off the wall dance move he just did?
• Her sense of style is so off the wall, I love it!
• The new marketing strategy is really off the wall, but it just might work.

noun a tear or split in something

verb to tear or split apart forcefully

• The strong winds caused the flag to rip apart.
• I accidentally ripped my shirt while playing basketball.
• Dude, that movie was so bad, it totally ripped off another film.
• The loss of her grandmother felt like a rip in the fabric of her life.

noun young fish or shellfish

• The company only focuses on major clients and doesn't bother with small fry.
• I don't want to waste time dealing with small fry customers.
• I'm not interested in hanging out with small fry like him.
• In the grand scheme of things, he's just a small fry in the world of politics.

noun something of little importance or value

adjective of a size that is less than normal or usual

• The financial loss from that investment is considered small potatoes compared to the overall portfolio.
• Don't worry about it, it's just small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.
• Losing a few bucks is small potatoes, no big deal.
• To him, the issue of climate change is just small potatoes compared to the immediate concerns he faces.

noun A person who shoots from a concealed position, especially a military marksman or a professional assassin.

• The sniper took position on the rooftop and patiently waited for the target to appear.
• The sniper was perched up high, keeping an eye out for their mark.
• The sniper was locked and loaded, ready to take the shot.
• She was a sniper when it came to finding the best deals while shopping.

noun a person or thing that is strikingly attractive or impressive

adjective used to describe something or someone that is extremely attractive or impressive

• The actress wore a stunning gown that made her the real stunner of the evening.
• Wow, did you see that stunner of a goal in the soccer match last night?
• She's an absolute stunner, everyone at the party was talking about her.
• The sunset over the ocean was a real stunner, painting the sky in vibrant colors.

verb to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

adjective behaving in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

• The CEO entered the boardroom with a swaggering confidence that impressed the investors.
• He strutted into the party with a swaggering attitude, thinking he owned the place.
• The rapper showed up at the club, all swaggering and flashy, like he was the hottest thing around.
• Her words were filled with a swaggering bravado, but deep down she was just trying to hide her insecurities.

noun the foot of a quadruped, having the hoof modified to produce a quick, easy gait, as a horse or other animal.

• The chef prepared a delicious dish using trotter as the main ingredient.
• I heard that the specialty of the restaurant is their trotter stew.
• Let's grab some trotter tacos from that food truck.
• His trotter-like speed on the track earned him the nickname 'Speedy'.

verb to set or turn (something) on its end or upside down

• The decision to upend the traditional business model was met with mixed reactions from shareholders.
• I can't believe they upended the whole plan at the last minute!
• The new boss really upended things around here, but in a good way.
• The unexpected turn of events upended her world, leaving her feeling lost and confused.

noun a path traditionally taken by Native American warriors when going to battle

• The general was on the warpath, determined to lead his troops to victory.
• Watch out, Sarah is on the warpath after finding out about the stolen cookies.
• Don't mess with him, he's on the warpath and ready to throw down.
• After losing the election, the politician went on the warpath against his opponents.

noun a ship that moves slowly and heavily

• The baseball team's slugger hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
• Did you see that slugger crush that ball out of the park?
• That slugger has some serious power at the plate.
• She's a real slugger when it comes to closing deals in the business world.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

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

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

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

• It is important for all employees to show up and show out at the company's annual conference.
• Hey, make sure you show up and show out at the party tonight!
• I heard Sarah really knows how to show up and show out on the dance floor.
• His performance at the competition really showed up and showed out compared to his previous efforts.

noun a term used in some Asian languages to refer to a unit of length, typically equal to about 3.77 centimeters

• The length of the bridge is 300 meters.
• I can't believe the length of the movie, it felt like it would never end.
• Check out the leng on that car, it's so sleek.
• The length of her patience was wearing thin as the meeting dragged on.

noun a missed shot in basketball that fails to hit the rim or backboard and only touches air

• The basketball player attempted a shot but it resulted in an airball.
• I can't believe he airballed that shot, it was way off!
• She totally airballed that free throw, what a fail.
• His argument was so weak, it was like throwing an airball in a debate.

noun a sudden and complete failure or collapse, especially in financial markets

verb to fail suddenly and completely, especially in financial markets

• The company experienced a crashout in the stock market, leading to significant losses for investors.
• I heard about the crashout at the party last night, it was crazy!
• The crashout on the highway caused a huge traffic jam.
• Her hopes for a promotion came crashing out when she found out she didn't get the job.

verb an action word expressing the act of urging or encouraging someone to go ahead or proceed

interjection an exclamation used to show encouragement or approval

• Please proceed with the task at hand.
• Go 'ed and give it a try!
• Just go 'ed and see what happens.
• Sometimes you just have to go 'ed and take a leap of faith.

noun a slang term used to refer to a close male friend or brother

• I appreciate your assistance, broski.
• Hey broski, wanna grab some lunch?
• What's up, broski?
• We've been through a lot together, broski.

noun a container typically made of metal or plastic and used for holding or carrying liquids or other materials

• The workers used a bucket to collect water samples for testing.
• Can you pass me that bucket so I can wash the car?
• Let's hit up the beach and bring a bucket for collecting seashells.
• She felt like she was carrying a bucket of emotions that she couldn't contain.

noun a term used in college football to describe a situation where a highly ranked team unexpectedly loses to an underdog

• The term 'Clemsoning' is used in college football to describe a highly ranked team unexpectedly losing to an unranked opponent.
• I can't believe they pulled a Clemsoning and lost to that underdog team.
• They really Clemsoned it up in that game, didn't they?
• Her presentation was going well until she Clemsoned it by forgetting her main points.

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

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

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

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, this)

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

• The contractor plans to tear it up and replace the entire flooring in the building.
• Let's tear it up on the dance floor tonight!
• I heard the new band is going to tear it up at the concert.
• She's going to tear it up in the upcoming debate with her strong arguments.