Stock Market Jargon

noun a nautical maneuver in which a vessel alternately backs and fills its sails in order to maneuver in a confined space

verb to maneuver a vessel by alternately backing and filling its sails

• The company had to constantly back and fill in order to comply with the changing regulations.
• I had to back and fill with my schedule to make time for the unexpected meeting.
• She's always back and filling when it comes to making plans.
• His speech was full of back and fill, never getting to the main point.

noun a wager or gamble

verb to risk something on the outcome of an event or a contest

• I am willing to place a bet on the outcome of the stock market.
• I bet you can't finish that pizza in under 10 minutes!
• I'm gonna bet on the Lakers winning the championship this year.
• She's willing to bet her reputation on the success of this project.

noun a set of data or instructions that are grouped together for a specific purpose in computing

verb to prevent something from happening or succeeding

• The city council decided to install a new concrete block on the street for added safety.
• I parked my car in front of the building, right next to the yellow block.
• I can't believe he blocked me on social media just because I disagreed with him.
• Her negative attitude is like a mental block preventing her from seeing the bright side of things.

noun a company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity (legally a person) and recognized as such in law

• The corporation announced a merger with a competitor.
• I heard the corporation is expanding its operations overseas.
• The corporation is making bank with their latest product launch.
• The corporation is the backbone of the industry, driving innovation and growth.

noun a division or separation

verb to separate into parts or pieces

adjective divided or separated

adverb in a split manner

• The company decided to split the profits evenly among the shareholders.
• Let's split the bill at the restaurant.
• I heard they split up last week.
• The political party is split on the issue of healthcare reform.

verb to clean or clear an area by moving a broom or brush over it

adverb in a sweeping or thorough manner

• The elegant ballroom was swept up in a flurry of activity as the guests arrived.
• I got swept up in the excitement of the concert and ended up dancing all night.
• She got swept up in the drama and couldn't stop talking about it.
• The crowd was swept up by the powerful speech and erupted into applause.

verb to speak in a condescending or belittling manner towards someone

adverb in a condescending or belittling manner

• The speaker tried to talk down the audience's concerns during the meeting.
• He always tries to talk down anyone who disagrees with him.
• Don't let him talk you down like that, stand up for yourself!
• She felt like the dark clouds were talking down to her, making her feel small and insignificant.

noun a person who gives tips or advice, especially in a particular area of expertise

• The tipster provided valuable information to the police about the suspect.
• I heard from a reliable tipster that the new restaurant in town is really good.
• The tipster spilled the tea about the celebrity scandal.
• She's like a tipster when it comes to predicting trends in the stock market.

noun a version of a product that is still in the testing phase before its official release

• The software company is currently testing the beta version of their new app.
• I signed up to be a beta tester for the new video game.
• I heard that the beta release of the movie was leaked online.
• Being in the beta phase of a project means it's still in the early stages of development.

noun a tear

preposition on

• The stock market can go on a tear when investors are confident in a company's performance.
• When my favorite team starts winning, they really go on a tear!
• When she starts shopping, she can go on a tear and spend way too much money.
• After getting a promotion, she went on a tear and accomplished all of her goals.