Knocked Up = when a woman has an unplanned pregnancy Who says this?: Young people and middle aged people Ex: Sally had unprotected sex with Mike. Now she’s “knocked up.” Ex: I know you like him, but don’t get “knocked up.” You’re too young to have a baby.
Use Something Up = to finish the supply Ex: I “used up” all the blue paint so I need to buy more if I want to finish. Ex: My brother “used up” all the toilet paper. What am I going to do? Ex: The toothpaste is almost “used up.” I need to buy more […]
Chillin’ *IMPORTANT NOTE: This is different than the temperature “chilly” or the food “Chili” or the country “Chile.” Chillin’ = to relax, spend time with friends “Chill out” = relax , act calm “just chill” = relax, act calm Who says this?: Mostly young people Ex: I don’t think I’m doing anything tonight. I’m just […]
Get Back At Someone = retaliate, take revenge Ex: My brother “got back at me” for stealing his shirt, by stealing my shoes. Ex: To “get back at his ex-girlfriend” for sleeping with another guy, he decided to sleep with her best friend. .
Get Away With Something = do without being noticed or punished *It is usually used when someone does a crime without being caught, but it is also used in anything you do, that you don’t want others to see. Ex. John always “gets away with cheating on the math tests.” Ex: He shouldn’t “get away […]
I’m Starving = I’m very hungry IMPORTANT NOTE: Starving actually means to be dying from not eating food, so you can starve to death. However, this “starving” is just an exaggeration. It just means we are very hungry, and we want to eat now. Ex: I haven’t eaten anything all day, “I’m starving.” […]
What’s Up = hello, how’s it going (informal) *Sometimes “what’s up” is shortened to just “sup.” Who says it?: Mostly young people It sounds like a question, but really it is the same meaning as “hello” or “how’s it going.” You don’t have to answer with anything specific. A simple “hi”, “hey”, or your own […]
Cheesy = trying too hard to act cool or look attractive Ex: Everybody’s clothing in the 1980s was so “cheesy.” Ex: That guy always uses “cheesy” pick up lines to try to entertain women. Ex: That movie looks so “cheesy.” Ex: That commercial is so “cheesy.” No one really acts like that.
Fuck ( Level 3 Curse Word *The most offensive) Fuck can be used in many various ways. = vulgar word for sex Ex: I would “fuck” him/her = I would have sex with him/her “Fuck” can be used in a way to show anger at something or someone. “Fuck you!” = an expression of […]
Bad = cool, amazing, or dangerous *IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not the same bad that is opposite of good. So, this might be a little confusing. *Think of the bad boy in school that all the girls like, or the Michael Jackson song “Bad.” Ex: This jacket is “bad!” I have to buy it. […]