Urban Slang

noun dirt or filth ingrained on the surface, especially of a building or a vehicle

verb to cover or become covered with grime

• The cleaning crew had to work tirelessly to remove the grime from the old building's windows.
• I can't believe how much grime built up on the stove - it took forever to clean!
• That party was so wild, everyone came home covered in grime.
• The corruption in the government was like a thick layer of grime, impossible to ignore.

noun the body of an old or wrecked ship

• The hulk is a fictional superhero character created by Marvel Comics.
• Did you see the hulk movie last night? It was amazing!
• That guy at the gym is a total hulk, he's so strong!
• The storm was so powerful, it felt like a hulk was raging outside.

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

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The actors rehearsed for hours to make the scene perfect for the live performance.
• We need to make the scene at the party tonight by showing up in style.
• Let's make the scene at the concert by getting front row tickets.
• Her bold fashion choices always make the scene wherever she goes.

adjective A term used to describe something of poor quality or unpleasantness.

• The quality of the product was subpar, resulting in a rather lackluster and disappointing experience.
• The movie was so shitty, I walked out halfway through.
• I can't believe you're still using that shitty old phone.
• Her attitude towards the project was really shitty, she didn't put in any effort at all.

noun a holdup or robbery at gunpoint

verb to rob or hold up someone or something at gunpoint

• The criminal attempted to stick up the convenience store with a weapon.
• I can't believe someone tried to stick up the corner store last night!
• Did you hear about the guy who tried to stick up the liquor store?
• I need to stick up for myself and speak up in this situation.

verb past tense of strap; to fasten or secure with a strap

adjective having limited financial resources; lacking money

• The hiker was strapped with all the necessary equipment for the journey.
• I'm strapped for cash right now, so I can't go out to eat.
• I heard he got strapped at the party last night.
• She felt emotionally strapped after the breakup.

noun a person who engages in physical combat in the streets, often for sport or as a form of self-defense

• The streetfighter demonstrated exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills during the training session.
• I heard that guy is a real streetfighter, you don't want to mess with him.
• That streetfighter is a total badass, he can take on anyone in a fight.
• She's a streetfighter when it comes to negotiating deals in the business world.

noun a term used colloquially to refer to the mother of one's child, especially when not married to or in a relationship with the father

• The babymother is seeking custody of their child in court.
• My babymother is throwing a birthday party for our son next weekend.
• I heard his babymother is causing drama again.
• She is like a babymother to all of her friends, always taking care of them and looking out for their well-being.

noun A man who is the father of a child, especially one who is not married to the child's mother.

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• The babyfather of the child is actively involved in co-parenting.
• She's been having issues with her babyfather lately.
• Her babyfather ain't stepping up to his responsibilities.
• He was like a ghost, a distant figure, a mere babyfather to the family.

noun a person who is not the main partner in a romantic or sexual relationship, but who is involved with one of the partners in that relationship

• The jeweler showed me a beautiful sidepiece to complement the main diamond in the ring.
• I love my new sidepiece necklace, it adds a pop of color to my outfit.
• Check out my new sidepiece, she's a total dime.
• In the game of chess, the queen is considered the most powerful sidepiece.

noun a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

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

• I would like to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled, word up.
• Hey, just wanted to let you know the party is at my place tonight, word up.
• Yo, word up, that new album is fire!
• Sometimes you just have to trust your instincts and go for it, word up.

noun a type of delivery in cricket that pitches on or near the batsman's feet

• The bowler delivered a perfect Yorker that uprooted the batsman's stumps.
• Did you see that Yorker the bowler just bowled? It was unplayable!
• That Yorker was an absolute peach! The batsman had no chance.
• Her witty remark was a Yorker that left everyone in stitches.

noun a house or other building used for illegal drug dealing or other criminal activity

• The police raided a suspected trap house in the neighborhood.
• Let's swing by the trap house later and see what's going on.
• I heard there's a lit party happening at the trap house tonight.
• Her mind was like a trap house, filled with hidden secrets and dangers.

noun a slang term for a close friend or companion

• I invited my childhood homie to the formal dinner party.
• Hey homie, let's grab some pizza and chill tonight.
• Me and my homie are hitting up the club tonight.
• My trusty old guitar is like a homie that never lets me down.