Street Talk 1 - Lesson 6

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Street Talk 1
blast [noun]

an event or experience that is highly enjoyable or exciting

Ex: Everyone had a blast riding the roller coasters .
comfy [adjective]

providing physical ease and relaxation

Ex: He bought a pair of comfy sneakers for long walks .

to have all the necessary qualities that makes one suitable for a particular job, role, etc.

Ex: The athlete 's determination , discipline , and physical abilities showed that he was cut out for professional sports .
to flip [verb]

to react strongly and lose control emotionally

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

Ex: At the beach , they got down with the music , laughing and celebrating without a care .

to become involved in or associated with a particular situation, activity, or group

Ex: After moving to a new city , she got into a local hiking club .
to get [verb]

to succeed in capturing someone, especially to punish or hurt them

Ex: The kidnapper was on the loose for days before the authorities finally got him .

to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure

Ex: The project went to hell in a handbag because of the team 's lack of coordination .
to hit [verb]

to get to or reach a particular place

Ex: If you drive fast , you 'll hit the city before rush hour .
hot [adjective]

sexually attractive or desirable

Ex: The romance novel described the male protagonist as incredibly hot , driving the female characters wild with desire .
in the raw [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: After a long day at the beach , Emily and her friends enjoyed a refreshing swim in the ocean , feeling the freedom of being in the raw .

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

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reeking [adjective]

emitting an extremely strong and unpleasant odor

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used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

Ex: I 'll repay the loan by the end of the month , so help me God .

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: She promised to give up her favorite dessert , but that will happen when hell freezes over .
wow [interjection]

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

Ex: Wow , look at that sunset ; it 's breathtaking .
wuss [noun]

a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

thanks [interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks , I 'm so lucky to have you .
buff [adjective]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

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get off it [interjection]

used to tell someone to stop saying something that is considered nonsense or to stop exaggerating

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kick [noun]

a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience

Ex: He had a huge kick when he finally completed the marathon .
killer [adjective]

used to describe something impressive or highly enjoyable

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potbelly [noun]

a large, rounded stomach

Ex: The potbelly formed after years of eating too much fast food .
lardo [noun]

a person who is overweight or has a large body, often used in a derogatory manner

Ex: He used to joke about being a lardo , but now he ’s more into healthy living .
potbelly [noun]

a large, rounded stomach

Ex: The potbelly formed after years of eating too much fast food .

eager, excited, or full of energy, especially in anticipation of doing something

Ex: The team is raring to go now that the big game is just around the corner .
revved [adjective]

used to describe someone who is ready and excited, often in relation to being enthusiastic or prepared for action

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what is with you? [interjection]

used to express confusion or frustration about someone's behavior or actions

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wiped-out [adjective]

extremely tired or exhausted, often from physical activity or stress

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beit [noun]

a swallow or gulp of an alcoholic beverage, typically used in some dialects or informal speech

Ex: After a long day , I needed a beit of something strong to relax .
to boot [verb]

to eject or force someone or something to leave, often from a place or system, such as a computer or vehicle

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to dismiss or fire someone, or to force someone to leave or depart from a place or situation

Ex: If you do n’t improve your performance soon , they ’ll give you the boot .

to wager something with high confidence that something will happen or that something is true

Ex: I ’ll bet my boots that the new movie will break all box office records .

to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves

Ex: The skilled martial artist 's training enabled her to swiftly counter her opponent 's attacks , making it nearly impossible for him to lay a glove on her .
heel [noun]

a contemptible person, often someone who behaves in a dishonest, mean-spirited, or self-serving manner

Ex: If you keep behaving like a heel , you ’ll lose all your real friends .