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to ace
to ace
[sloveso]

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

vyniknout, zvládnout na jedničku

vyniknout, zvládnout na jedničku

Ex: Despite the difficult questions, she managed to ace the final exam with a perfect score. 
baby
baby
[Podstatné jméno]

an object or thing that is considered precious, small, or important, often used affectionately or possessively

poklad, mazlíček

poklad, mazlíček

Ex: That car is his baby, he takes care of it like it's a child. 
to bail
to bail
[sloveso]

to leave or exit a situation, typically quickly or unexpectedly

vypadnout, zmizet

vypadnout, zmizet

Ex: I had to bail on the party because I wasn't feeling well. 
ballistic
ballistic
[Přídavné jméno]

related to the flight or motion of objects that are propelled or shot, especially bullets, missiles, or projectiles

balistický, vztahující se k letu nebo pohybu vystřelených předmětů

balistický, vztahující se k letu nebo pohybu vystřelených předmětů

Ex: The ballistic trajectory of the missile was carefully calculated before launch. 
Betty
Betty
[Podstatné jméno]

a pretty or attractive girl

hezká dívka, přitažlivá dívka

hezká dívka, přitažlivá dívka

Ex: He's always talking about how he's going out with a Betty tonight. 
bitching
bitching
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or amazing

skvělý, působivý

skvělý, působivý

Ex: That concert was absolutely bitching, the crowd was wild! 
butt-ugly
butt-ugly
[Přídavné jméno]

having a very unpleasant appearance

ošklivý, hrozně vypadající

ošklivý, hrozně vypadající

Ex: That car is butt-ugly, I can’t believe anyone would buy it. 
cake
cake
[Přídavné jméno]

very easy to do or accomplish

hračka, snadné jako facka

hračka, snadné jako facka

Ex: The test was a cake walk; I finished in under 30 minutes. 
to cap on
to cap on
[sloveso]

to criticize or make negative comments about something or someone

kritizovat, hanět

kritizovat, hanět

Ex: She’s always capping on her coworkers, it's becoming unbearable. 
to [catch] a buzz

to experience a mild high or altered state of mind from consuming drugs

Ex: He took a hit just to catch a buzz for the evening. 
flak
flak
[Podstatné jméno]

strong criticism or reprimand, often for something perceived as wrong or controversial

kritika, pokárání

kritika, pokárání

Ex: He took a lot of flak for missing the important meeting. 
to [catch|get|cop] some Z's

to manage to get some sleep

dát si šlofíka, trochu se prospat

dát si šlofíka, trochu se prospat

Ex: After the long flight, I need to catch some Z's to combat jet lag. 
to bum around
to bum around
[sloveso]

be lazy or idle

flákat se, lenošit

flákat se, lenošit

to bum off
to bum off
[sloveso]

to borrow something without intending to repay or to get something from someone without giving anything in return

žebrat, půjčovat si bez úmyslu vrátit

žebrat, půjčovat si bez úmyslu vrátit

Ex: He always tries to bum off his friends for food. 
bummed
bummed
[Přídavné jméno]

disappointed, upset, or downhearted about something

zklamaný, sklíčený

zklamaný, sklíčený

Ex: I was really bummed when the concert got canceled. 
burned out
burned out
[Přídavné jméno]

having no energy or motivation due to excessive work or stress

vyhořelý, vyčerpaný

vyhořelý, vyčerpaný

Ex: After months of overtime, he was burned out. 
to [drive] the porcelain bus

to vomit, usually after drinking too much alcohol

Ex: After drinking all night, he had to drive the porcelain bus this morning. 
dude
dude
[Podstatné jméno]

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

chlap, dandy

chlap, dandy

to dust
to dust
[sloveso]

to be in trouble, especially due to one's own actions or mistakes

dostat se do potíží, dostat se do problémů vlastní vinou

dostat se do potíží, dostat se do problémů vlastní vinou

Ex: He really dusted after missing the deadline for the project. 
dweeb
dweeb
[Podstatné jméno]

an awkward or nerdy person focused on studies at the expense of social grace

šprt, geek

šprt, geek

Ex: The high-school dweeb spent prom night coding instead of dancing. 
faced
faced
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely intoxicated, usually from alcohol or drugs

sjetý, opilý

sjetý, opilý

Ex: He got totally faced at the party last night. 
flake
flake
[Podstatné jméno]

an eccentric or unreliable person

podivín, nespolehlivý člověk

podivín, nespolehlivý člověk

Ex: Don't count on him – he's a total flake who cancels at the last minute. 
fly
fly
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe something that is cool or fashionable

cool, módní

cool, módní

Ex: That jacket is fly; where did you get it? 
to freak out
to freak out
[sloveso]

to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

vyděsit se, zešílet

vyděsit se, zešílet

Ex: She freaked out when she saw the spider crawling on the wall. 
to choke
to choke
[sloveso]

to perform poorly or fail unexpectedly when winning or favored to win

selhat, selhat v rozhodujícím okamžiku

selhat, selhat v rozhodujícím okamžiku

Ex: They were about to win but choked at the last moment. 
to chug
to chug
[sloveso]

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

pít velkými doušky, hltat

pít velkými doušky, hltat

Ex: Thirsty after the game, he decided to chug a cold bottle of water. 
clueless
clueless
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular situation or subject

nevědomý, zmatený

nevědomý, zmatený

Ex: Despite the detailed explanation, she remained clueless about how to operate the new software. 
to crash
to crash
[sloveso]

to go to bed or fall asleep quickly

zhroutit se, usnout

zhroutit se, usnout

Ex: After a long day at work, I just crashed on the couch and fell asleep instantly. 
to cruise
to cruise
[sloveso]

to seek a casual sexual encounter in a public place, typically between gay men

flirtovat, hledat setkání

flirtovat, hledat setkání

Ex: He likes to cruise at the local club on weekends. 
to [cut] class
to cut class
[fráze]

to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse

Ex: He decided to cut class and go to the beach instead. 
to cut up
to cut up
[sloveso]

to playfully and energetically behave in a noisy and silly manner, particularly to make someone laugh

dělat šprýmy, žertovat

dělat šprýmy, žertovat

Ex: At the office party, John always knows how to cut up and create a lively atmosphere with his jokes and playful behavior. 
ditz
ditz
[Podstatné jméno]

a silly, scatterbrained, or unintelligent person, often used in a lighthearted or teasing manner

ztřeštěnec, hlava v oblacích

ztřeštěnec, hlava v oblacích

Ex: She's such a ditz; she forgot her keys again. 
dope
dope
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely impressive or exciting

skvělý, úžasný

skvělý, úžasný

Ex: That new album is dope; I can't stop listening to it! 
dork
dork
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is considered socially awkward, unpopular, or lacking in coolness, often due to excessive enthusiasm for unfashionable interests or poor social skills

podivín, nerd

podivín, nerd

Ex: He's a total dork, but his comic collection is impressive. 
to down
to down
[sloveso]

to drink completely, often in one go

vypít naráz, zhltnout

vypít naráz, zhltnout

Ex: He downed the bottle of water after his run. 
dragging
dragging
[Přídavné jméno]

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

bolestivý, namáhavý

bolestivý, namáhavý

goober
goober
[Podstatné jméno]

a foolish, silly, or socially awkward person

hlupák, nemotora

hlupák, nemotora

Ex: The goober spilled popcorn all over the theater row. 
hairy
hairy
[Přídavné jméno]

dangerous or scary, usually in an exciting way

děsivý, strašidelný

děsivý, strašidelný

hammered
hammered
[Přídavné jméno]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

opilý, nametený

opilý, nametený

Ex: He was hammered by the time the party was halfway through. 
to [hang] a BA
to hang a BA
[fráze]

to express contempt or disrespect to a person by showing one's naked backside to them

vystrčit na někoho holý zadek, ukázat někomu zadek z pohrdání

vystrčit na někoho holý zadek, ukázat někomu zadek z pohrdání

Ex: The drunk fan tried to hang a BA at the rival supporters and was removed by security. 
the munchies
the munchies
[Podstatné jméno]

an abrupt and strong desire to eat something

mlsná, náhlá chuť na něco

mlsná, náhlá chuť na něco

Ex: After smoking a joint, I always get the munchies and raid the kitchen for snacks. 
heave
heave
[Podstatné jméno]

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

mimovolný křeč neúčinného zvracení, nevolnost

mimovolný křeč neúčinného zvracení, nevolnost

to hit on
to hit on
[sloveso]

to flirt with someone, often with romantic or sexual intentions

flirtovat, balit

flirtovat, balit

Ex: He was hitting on her at the party, trying to impress her with compliments. 
honking
honking
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe something that is extremely large or impressive

obrovský, působivý

obrovský, působivý

Ex: That was a honking big pizza we had last night. 
in {one's} face
in one's face
[Citoslovce]

***an aggressive exclamation of triumph said after the speaker has defeated one or proven one wrong. Although rude, the phrase is often used jocularly, without actual hostility

do obličeje, do jejího obličeje

do obličeje, do jejího obličeje

Ex: I told Janet I would get that promotion before she did. In her face! 
fresh
fresh
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe something that is terrific, impressive, or new in a cool or exciting way

skvělý, působivý

skvělý, působivý

Ex: That new song is fresh; I can't stop listening to it. 
fried
fried
[Přídavné jméno]

intoxicated by drugs or alcohol

sjetý, opilý

sjetý, opilý

Ex: He came to the party already fried. 
fully
fully
[Příslovce]

in a way that provides or includes everything necessary

úplně, zcela

úplně, zcela

Ex: The expedition was fully provisioned with food, medical supplies, and emergency gear. 
funky
funky
[Přídavné jméno]

fashionable in a way that is modern, unconventional, and exciting

módní, nekonvenční

módní, nekonvenční

Ex: She wore a funky jacket with bright, contrasting colors. 
get a life
get a life
[věta]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

začni konečně žít, najdi si něco smysluplnějšího

začni konečně žít, najdi si něco smysluplnějšího

Ex: Stop spying on your ex's posts and get a life. 
to get down
to get down
[sloveso]

to fully relax and enjoy oneself, often with a sense of carefree and unrestrained enjoyment

uvolnit se, bavit se

uvolnit se, bavit se

Ex: The crowd at the concert really knew how to get down and dance the night away. 
to moded
to moded
[sloveso]

to be put in an embarrassing situation, especially due to being manipulated or tricked

dostat se do trapné situace,  zejména kvůli manipulaci nebo podvodu

dostat se do trapné situace, zejména kvůli manipulaci nebo podvodu

Ex: He really got moded when he accidentally sent that embarrassing email to the whole company. 
to [give] {sb} a melvin

to grab and pull a person's underwear or pants to make it get stuck between their buttocks, often as a prank

vytáhnout někomu spodky, udělat někomu trenýrkový žertík

vytáhnout někomu spodky, udělat někomu trenýrkový žertík

Ex: The boys gave him a melvin during the sleepover. 
go for it
go for it
[věta]

used to encourage someone to try their best in doing or achieving what they want

Ex: She was hesitant at first, but with her friends cheering her on, she took a deep breath and decided to go for it. 
to go off
to go off
[sloveso]

to express one's anger or irritation toward the person who caused it

vybuchnout, vypustit páru

vybuchnout, vypustit páru

Ex: When I mentioned his mistake, he went off on me, shouting and pointing fingers. 
to nuke
to nuke
[sloveso]

to heat or cook food rapidly using a microwave oven

ohřát v mikrovlnné troubě, vařit v mikrovlnné troubě

ohřát v mikrovlnné troubě, vařit v mikrovlnné troubě

Ex: In a rush, he decided to nuke a frozen dinner in the microwave for a quick meal. 
on hit
on hit
[Přídavné jméno]

exceptionally good or impressive

výjimečný, působivý

výjimečný, působivý

Ex: That new game is on hit; the graphics are incredible! 
on the rag
on the rag
[fráze]

said of a woman who is behaving very angrily and cannot be reasoned with, due to being in her menstruation period

podrážděná kvůli menstruaci, naštvaná kvůli menstruaci

podrážděná kvůli menstruaci, naštvaná kvůli menstruaci

Ex: She was on the rag and snapped at everyone in the office. 
out of here
out of here
[fráze]

on the verge of leaving or departing from a place

Ex: I’m so done with this place. I’m out of here in five minutes. 
to party on
to party on
[sloveso]

to continue to have fun, often associated with a carefree or celebratory attitude

pokračovat v párty, pokračovat v zábavě

pokračovat v párty, pokračovat v zábavě

Ex: The music's still playing, let's party on! 
pond scum
pond scum
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who is considered to be of very low social status or morally reprehensible

rybní špína, spodina

rybní špína, spodina

Ex: After the scandal, he was called pond scum by the public for betraying their trust. 
psych
psych
[Citoslovce]

used to indicate that one has deceived or tricked someone, often in a playful or mocking manner

Psych!, Nachytal jsem tě!

Psych!, Nachytal jsem tě!

Ex: You really thought I was going to give you my last piece of pizza? Psych! 
to [pull] an all-nighter

to stay awake all night, usually to study, work, or complete a task

Ex: I had to pull an all-nighter to finish my research paper before the deadline. 
to jam
to jam
[sloveso]

to move quickly or with urgency

pospíchat, utíkat

pospíchat, utíkat

Ex: We need to jam if we want to catch the last train. 
to jerk around

to treat someone in a cruel or unfair way, often by deceiving them or manipulating them

vodit za nos, manipulovat

vodit za nos, manipulovat

Ex: He felt like his boss was just jerking him around with empty promises of a promotion. 
kinky
kinky
[Přídavné jméno]

(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes

perverzní, deviantní

perverzní, deviantní

major
major
[Přídavné jméno]

serious and of great importance

důležitý, vážný

důležitý, vážný

Ex: The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing. 
to [make] a pit stop

*** to visit a restroom

mondo
mondo
[Příslovce]

used to emphasize something that is extremely large, intense, or significant

opravdu, super

opravdu, super

Ex: That roller coaster was mondo scary! 
no biggie
no biggie
[Citoslovce]

used to say that something is not important or is not a problem

žádný problém, to nic není

žádný problém, to nic není

Ex: I forgot your book at home, but no biggie, I'll bring it next time. 
sixer
sixer
[Podstatné jméno]

six-pack of beer

balení šesti, six-pack

balení šesti, six-pack

Ex: Let's grab a sixer and head to the beach. 
skag
skag
[Podstatné jméno]

an unattractive or undesirable woman

škaredá, nežádoucí žena

škaredá, nežádoucí žena

Ex: She called him a skag after he made fun of her appearance. 
sloppy
sloppy
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely intoxicated, often appearing clumsy, unsteady, or lacking coordination

naprosto opilý, úplně opilý

naprosto opilý, úplně opilý

Ex: He got so sloppy last night, he couldn't even stand up. 
space cadet
space cadet
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is perceived as being absent-minded or out of touch with reality

duchem nepřítomný, mimo realitu

duchem nepřítomný, mimo realitu

Ex: He's such a space cadet, he forgot his own birthday. 
to space out
to space out
[sloveso]

to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings

vypnout, být v oblacích

vypnout, být v oblacích

Ex: While watching the mesmerizing sunset, he started to space out and lose track of time. 
puppy
puppy
[Podstatné jméno]

something that is considered cute, small, or endearing

štěně, pejsek

štěně, pejsek

Ex: That's such a puppy of a gift, I love it! 
to rag on
to rag on
[sloveso]

to criticize or complain about someone or something in a persistent or annoying manner

neustále kritizovat, vytrvale si stěžovat

neustále kritizovat, vytrvale si stěžovat

Ex: Stop ragging on me for making a mistake! 
rip
rip
[Podstatné jméno]

the act or practice of stealing

krádež, loupež

krádež, loupež

Ex: The shop had to close early after a rip occurred last night. 
royal
royal
[Přídavné jméno]

very great in degree

královský, nádherný

královský, nádherný

Ex: They gave a royal welcome to the guests of honor. 
to scope out
to scope out
[sloveso]

to observe and examine something or someone carefully in order to gain information or assess a situation

prozkoumat, prohlédnout

prozkoumat, prohlédnout

Ex: Before making a purchase, I like to scope out the product online. 
to screw over
to screw over
[sloveso]

to cheat, betray, or unfairly ruin someone's chances or situation

podvést, zradit

podvést, zradit

Ex: He really screwed me over by taking credit for my idea. 
scuzzbucket
scuzzbucket
[Podstatné jméno]

a person considered disgusting, vile, or repellent

sprostý člověk, padouch

sprostý člověk, padouch

Ex: That scuzzbucket tracked mud all over the place. 
serious
serious
[Přídavné jméno]

impressive or large in size, amount, or quality

působivý, významný

působivý, významný

Ex: Those are serious shoes, built to last and withstand any conditions. 
single
single
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is not married or in a committed relationship

single, osamělá osoba

single, osamělá osoba

Ex: The event was specifically organized for singles looking to meet new people. 
to [throw] attitude

to display an air of defiance, arrogance, or annoyance, often in response to a situation

Ex: She started to throw attitude when her idea wasn't accepted. 
to [toss] {one's} cookies

to empty what is in one's stomach through one's mouth

zvracet, blít

zvracet, blít

Ex: The boat ride was so rough that I tossed my cookies twice. 
to veg out
to veg out
[sloveso]

to relax without doing much activity

relaxovat, lenošit

relaxovat, lenošit

Ex: We decided to veg out in front of the TV after a hectic day at work. 
wacked
wacked
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe someone who is mentally or physically disoriented, exhausted, or in a state of confusion, often due to the influence of drugs, alcohol, or extreme tiredness

zmatený, vyčerpaný

zmatený, vyčerpaný

Ex: He was completely wacked after staying up all night studying. 
wasted
wasted
[Přídavné jméno]

heavily intoxicated by alcohol, often to the point of being impaired or unconscious

opilý, nametený

opilý, nametený

Ex: He was so wasted at the party that he could barely stand. 
to wig out
to wig out
[sloveso]

to become very upset, anxious, or act irrationally due to stress or overwhelming emotions

zešílet, ztratit kontrolu

zešílet, ztratit kontrolu

Ex: She started to wig out when she saw the mess in her room. 
wimpy
wimpy
[Přídavné jméno]

weak and ineffectual

slabý, neúčinný

slabý, neúčinný

wired
wired
[Přídavné jméno]

feeling nervous, excited, or unable to relax

nervózní, napjatý

nervózní, napjatý

Ex: I feel wired and can't sleep. 
wuss
wuss
[Podstatné jméno]

a person regarded as weak, timid, or lacking courage, especially seen as unmanly

zbabělec, zbabělý člověk

zbabělec, zbabělý člověk

Ex: He won't ride the rollercoaster – what a wuss. 
wussy
wussy
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is perceived as weak, cowardly, or overly sensitive

zbabělec, slaboch

zbabělec, slaboch

Ex: Stop being such a wussy and just ask her out! 
to yack
to yack
[sloveso]

to vomit or throw up, often used informally or humorously

zvracet, blít

zvracet, blít

Ex: I ate too much pizza and now I feel like I’m going to yack. 
to suck up to
to suck up to
[sloveso]

to attempt to gain favor or approval from someone in a position of authority by engaging in actions or saying things to please them

lízat boty, podlézat

lízat boty, podlézat

Ex: He often sucked up to the boss by praising his decisions during meetings. 
to [take] it easy

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: You've been working really hard lately; it's time to take it easy for a while. 
to [talk] to Ralph on the big white (telephone|phone)

to vomit a lot and in length

zvracet do záchodu, zvracení

zvracet do záchodu, zvracení

Ex: After too many shots, he spent the night talking to Ralph on the big white telephone. 
trashed
trashed
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely tired or exhausted, often due to physical exertion or overwork

vyčerpaný, utahaný

vyčerpaný, utahaný

Ex: After the long hike, I was completely trashed and went straight to bed. 
take a picture

said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one

co tak zíráš?, člověka jsi neviděl?

co tak zíráš?, člověka jsi neviděl?

Ex: Take a picture, it will last longer. Stop staring at me. 
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