Street Talk 1 - Lesson 8

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

to drink completely, often in one go

to suddenly become angry

to be irritating or annoying for someone

used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

to complain or speak loudly in an immoderate way

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

having the requisite qualities for

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

a person regarded as weak, timid, or lacking courage

to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

slang terms for inside information

to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

female genitalia, especially the vulva or pubic area

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

bother persistently with trivial complaints

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

a silly or foolish person

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly