Street Slang

noun a physical or verbal attack that aims to subdue or defeat someone

verb to defeat or subdue someone through physical or verbal means

• The boxer delivered a brutal beat down to his opponent in the ring.
• I heard that the school bully gave another kid a beat down after school.
• Those guys were talking trash, so we had to give them a beat down.
• The team's loss was a real beat down for their morale.

noun a mischievous or deceitful person

• The tennis match ended in a tie with a score of deuce.
• We were neck and neck in the card game until we reached deuce.
• I can't believe we're still at deuce in this ping pong match.
• The negotiations reached a deuce as both parties refused to budge.

noun a person who is addicted to drugs, especially heroin

• The police arrested a known dope fiend for possession of illegal substances.
• I heard that guy is a real dope fiend, always looking for his next fix.
• That dope fiend is always chasing the dragon, never satisfied.
• Beware of becoming a mental dope fiend, addicted to negative thoughts.

noun a hired hoodlum or thug, especially one who is a member of a gang

adjective related to or characteristic of a goon

• The security guard quickly apprehended the goon who was causing a disturbance.
• I heard there's a goon hanging around the neighborhood, so be careful.
• That goon is always causing trouble wherever he goes.
• Don't listen to him, he's just a goon trying to stir up trouble.

noun a sweetened and flavored soft material used for chewing

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• Chewing gum is not allowed in the library.
• Do you have any gum I can have?
• I love popping bubble gum!
• His words were like gum, sticking to my mind long after he had spoken.

noun a person who aggressively seeks opportunities to make money or achieve their goals, often through questionable or dishonest means

• The successful entrepreneur was known for being a savvy hustler in the business world.
• My friend is a natural hustler when it comes to finding great deals.
• He's a real hustler, always finding a way to make money on the side.
• She's a hustler on the dance floor, always moving with confidence and style.

noun a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically drugs

adjective relating to or characteristic of a junkie

• The rehabilitation center specializes in treating drug addicts and junkies.
• I heard he used to be a junkie but has been clean for years now.
• She's a total junkie for reality TV shows.
• He's a junkie for adrenaline, always seeking out extreme sports and risky activities.

noun a person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes

adjective dressed in ragged, dirty clothes

• The ragamuffin child wandered the streets alone, dressed in tattered clothing.
• I saw a ragamuffin cat hanging out by the dumpster behind the restaurant.
• That guy is such a ragamuffin, always bumming around and never working.
• Her mind was a ragamuffin of thoughts, all jumbled and chaotic.

adjective giving only superficial or incomplete information; unclear or suspicious in nature

• The evidence presented in court was deemed sketchy and unreliable.
• I don't trust that guy, he seems kind of sketchy.
• The whole situation just feels super sketchy, you know?
• Her memory of the event was like a sketchy drawing, missing important details.

noun a pointed or tapered piece of wood or other material that is driven or forced into something

• The store clerk was a victim of a stickup last night.
• Did you hear about the stickup at the convenience store?
• That stickup was wild, I can't believe they got away with it.
• The unexpected bill was like a financial stickup for my budget.

noun a violent person, especially a criminal

adjective relating to or characteristic of a thug

• The police arrested the suspected thug for armed robbery.
• I heard that thug got into a fight at the bar last night.
• That thug is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• His aggressive behavior at work earned him the reputation of being a corporate thug.

noun a movement or change in direction

verb to increase in intensity or volume

adverb used to indicate that something is increased or raised to a higher level

• Please remember to turn up to the meeting on time.
• Hey, don't forget to turn up for the party tonight!
• I can't believe you didn't turn up to the concert last night.
• His dedication to his work always seems to turn up in the quality of his projects.

noun a small sea creature with a spiny shell, such as a sea urchin

• The marine biologist studied the behavior of the sea urchin in its natural habitat.
• I found a cute little urchin on the beach and decided to take it home.
• That guy is such an urchin, always getting into trouble.
• Her heart melted when she saw the street urchin selling flowers.

noun a heavy blow or slap

verb to strike with a heavy blow or slap

• The chef used a sharp knife to whop the vegetables into perfectly even slices.
• I accidentally whopped my brother on the head with the soccer ball.
• She whopped him upside the head for making a rude comment.
• The unexpected news whopped me like a ton of bricks.

noun a person who is clever or knowledgeable, especially in a sly or deceptive way

• The wise guy in the group always had a clever solution to every problem.
• Don't be a wise guy and try to outsmart the teacher.
• That wise guy thinks he knows everything.
• He may come off as a wise guy, but deep down he's just insecure.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• If you witness any suspicious activity, please drop a dime and report it to the authorities.
• Hey, if you see anything sketchy going on, just drop a dime and let me know.
• I heard she's planning to drop a dime on her ex-boyfriend to get back at him.
• When times get tough, sometimes you just need to drop a dime and ask for help.

noun a slang term for a dilapidated or old car, typically in poor condition

• The old hooptie car was in need of repairs.
• I can't believe you're still driving that hooptie around town.
• Check out my new hooptie ride, it's a real beater.
• Her fashion sense was a hooptie, with mismatched colors and patterns.

verb to purchase or acquire more of something, typically drugs or merchandise, especially before running out

• The company decided to re-up their contract with the supplier for another year.
• I think we should re-up our Netflix subscription before it expires.
• I'm definitely going to re-up on those sneakers, they're selling out fast.
• After a tough loss, the team needed to re-up on their motivation and focus for the next game.

noun a move or series of dance steps

verb to perform a dance move or series of dance steps with energy and enthusiasm

• The dancer showcased her talent by busting some impressive moves during the performance.
• Hey, let's hit the dance floor and bust a move together!
• I saw him busting some sick moves at the club last night.
• In order to succeed in business, sometimes you have to be willing to bust a move and take risks.