Street Talk 1 - Lesson 8

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Street Talk 1
booze [noun]

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

Ex: She stocked up on booze for the party , buying a variety of wines and spirits .

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

Ex: He woke up with a severe migraine and had to call in sick for the day .
to can [verb]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

Ex: The teacher chewed out the entire class for the disruptive behavior .

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

Ex: She warns that if he does n't clean up his act soon , there will be serious consequences .
to down [verb]

to drink completely, often in one go

Ex: The athlete downed the energy drink during the break .

to suddenly become angry

Ex: When he heard the news , he flew off the handle and shouted at everyone in the room .
to get [verb]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

Ex: What really gets me is the lack of accountability in the organization .
I hear you [sentence]

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

Ex: I hear you , exams can be stressful .

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

Ex: I made it to the meeting despite the traffic .

to complain or speak loudly in an immoderate way

Ex: She mouthed off whenever things did n't go her way .

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

Ex: With the urgent deadlines for the upcoming conference , our marketing campaign has been moved to the back burner .
ripped [adjective]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

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

Ex: In the interest of her health , she chooses to stay stone sober and avoid alcohol altogether .
what's up [interjection]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

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wimp [noun]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

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

Ex: He drank too much last night and was barfing up his guts all morning .
cut it out [sentence]

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

Ex: I 've had enough of your teasing cut it out !

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

Ex: He always keeps me in the loop about the goings on at the company .

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

Ex: I do n't have a clue what they were talking about in that meeting .

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

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zoned [adjective]

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

Ex: She looked zoned , staring at her phone without any real thought .
beaver [noun]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

Ex: The comedian 's joke about the " beaver " made everyone uncomfortable .

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

Ex: The athlete was teased for his skinny bird legs , even though he was incredibly strong .
catcall [noun]

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

Ex: The actress spoke out against catcalls she received on set .

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

Ex: When I told him I lost his wallet , he had a cow and yelled at me for hours .

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

Ex: He 's always winning contests what a lucky dog he is !
sly dog [noun]

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

Ex: That sly dog talked his way into getting the promotion .
old goat [noun]

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

Ex: The old goat ca n't stop staring at younger girls , it ’s really uncomfortable .

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

Ex: After searching the house thoroughly , they found a goose egg no hidden treasures at all .
goose [noun]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

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

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

Ex: She looked great in that monkey suit , but it was a bit too much for a casual dinner .
pigeon [noun]

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

Ex: They tried to scam me , but I was n’t about to be a pigeon .

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

Ex: The con artist posed as a fellow scam victim to gain the trust of others and later turned into a " stool pigeon " for the police .
rat [noun]

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

Ex: The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage .
squirrelly [adjective]

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

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cold turkey [phrase]

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

Ex: They give up fast food cold turkey , eliminating it completely from their diet .
whale [noun]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities