Slang

Nah

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Nah = No  ( but less strong) “Yeah” (or spelled “yea”) is slang for yes, so “nah” is slang for no. Ex: Person #1: “Hey do you want to go see a movie?”Person #2: “Nah. I’m kind of busy. Maybe some other time.” Ex:  Person #1:  “Do you want something to eat?”Person #2:  “Nah.  I […]

Popular Expression

I’m Pooped

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I’m Pooped   = I’m really tired   *IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not the same poop in the toilet or a baby makes in its pants. Ex:  After a long day of work, “I’m pooped.” Ex: I ran a long way today.  Now “I’m pooped.”

Cuss Word

Douchebag

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Douchebag = insult normally given to men who are obnoxious, self centered, and have a big ego. ( Level 2 Curse Word ) *IMPORTANT NOTE: A “douche” literally means something women use to wash their vagina.   synonyms for douchbag = asshole, jerk   Ex: This “douchebag” thinks he is so cool, but everyone hates […]

Cuss Word

Ass

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Ass 1) Ass  = butt ( Level 2 Curse Word ) Ex: That girl has a nice “ass.” Ex: Do these pants make my “ass” look big? 2) kick someone’s ass = to dominate in a fight against someone (not literally kick them in the butt) Ex: Did you see that boxing match last night, […]

Cuss Word

Jerk

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= a rude person (Level 1 Curse Word ) Ex: “He stole my parking spot.  What a jerk!” Ex: “That jerk” just threw his trash on the ground. *IMPORTANT NOTE: This “jerk” meaning should not be confused with other meanings. Verb: “to jerk” = 1)to quickly push or pull something. Vulgar slang: “to jerk off” […]

Phrasal Verbs

Blow Up

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 Blow Up     1)Blow up = to explode Ex: The bomb will blow up soon.   present tense- The bomb is “blowing up.” past tense- The bomb “blew up.” 2)Blow (something) up = to blow air into something. Ex. I will “blow up the balloon.”   present tense- I’m “blowing up the balloon.” past […]

Cuss Word

Shit

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Shit shit = a very vulgar term ( Level 3 Curse Word ) shit (verb) = Expel feces from the body.  (poop)   Ex:  Hey man, where is your bathroom?  I have to take a “shit” Ex:  When I saw the bear, I nearly “shit” my pants.   shit (noun) = feces (poop) Ex. What […]

Phrasal Verbs

Grow Into/Out Of Something

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    Grow Into/Out Of Something   1) grow into something =  grow big enough to fit   Ex: The bicycle is too big for him now, but he will “grow into it” by next year. Ex: This sweater is too big for my son, but he will “grow into it.”   2) Grow out […]

Phrasal Verbs

Give In

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 Give In/ Into = give up fighting or arguing, even though you don’t really want to. Ex.  When I took my child to the store, he started crying “I want a toy.”  I didn’t want to buy a toy, but I “gave in” and bought a toy so he would stop crying. Ex.  He was […]