SLANG English

Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's dialect or language. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo (euphemism). It is often used to identify with one's peers and, although it may be common among young people, it is used by people of all ages and social groups.

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He's an ace reporter.
Meaning very good

My sister's boyfriend is a real airhead.
Meaning stupid person

Your ideas about politics are all wet.
Meaning completely wrong

I almost fell asleep during the test after an all-nighter.
Meaning after studying all night.

This town is really an armpit.
Meaning undesirable place

What an awesome sunset.
Meaning great

Wow, that was really a bad movie.
Meaning intense

After working all day I am really beat.
Meaning exhausted

The movie was a bomb.
Meaning bad

This is a really cool place to work.
Meaning good

How did you get the road sign? I copped it.
Meaning stole

He is a couch potato.
Meaning lazy person

Doing homework on the weekend is a drag.

His older sister is a fox.
Meaning very attractive

It takes a lot of guts to give the boss your true opinion.
Meaning courage

I am glad you got yourself out of that jam.
Meaning trouble

I think that he is a nut.
Meaning crazy person

You are completely nuts if you think I will go with you.

When did you hit the sack last night?
Meaning go to bed

I want you to give me a straight answer.
Meaning honest

Don't be a sucker.
Meaning be deceived

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