Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 8

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Street Talk 2
to ace [verb]

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

Ex: He consistently aces his presentations by thoroughly preparing and delivering with confidence .
baby [noun]

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

Ex: This old guitar is my baby , I 've had it for years .
to bail [verb]

to leave or exit a situation, typically quickly or unexpectedly

Ex: She was ready to bail from the meeting as soon as it started running late .
ballistic [adjective]

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

Ex: Forensic experts analyzed the ballistic evidence to reconstruct the shooting incident .
Betty [noun]

a pretty or attractive girl

Ex: He got a date with a real Betty for the weekend .
bitching [adjective]

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

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butt-ugly [adjective]

having a very unpleasant appearance

Ex: The house next door is butt-ugly and needs a makeover .
cake [adjective]

very easy to do or accomplish

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to criticize or make negative comments about something or someone

Ex: He would n’t stop capping on the way I did my work , even though it was fine .

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

Ex: She tried to catch a buzz but did n't want to get too high .
flak [noun]

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

Ex: The company is receiving flak over their new policy .

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

Ex: She bums off people for rides when she ’s too lazy to drive .
bummed [adjective]

disappointed, upset, or downhearted about something

Ex: He felt bummed after hearing the bad news .
burned out [adjective]

having no energy or motivation due to excessive work or stress

Ex: The team was burned out after the intense project deadline .

to vomit, usually after drinking too much alcohol

Ex: He could n't handle the shots and ended up driving the porcelain bus .
dude [noun]

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

to dust [verb]

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

Ex: She ended up dusting for not following the rules at work .
dweeb [noun]

a person, often a student, who is socially awkward, overly studious, or lacks common social skills, and is often ridiculed for these traits

Ex: The movie featured the typical dweeb who could n’t fit in with the popular crowd .
faced [adjective]

extremely intoxicated, usually from alcohol or drugs

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flake [noun]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

Ex: He 's a bit of a flake , never sticking to plans and often changing his mind at the last minute .
fly [adjective]

used to describe something that is cool or fashionable

Ex: The new car he bought is totally fly .

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

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to choke [verb]

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

Ex: He choked and lost the match .
to chug [verb]

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

Ex: She challenged her friends to see who could chug a can of soda the fastest .
clueless [adjective]

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

Ex: His clueless expression revealed that he was unaware of the important meeting scheduled for that afternoon .
to crash [verb]

to go to bed or fall asleep quickly

Ex: The kids crashed early after their fun-filled day at the amusement park .

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

Ex: They used to cruise in parks before dating apps existed .

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

Ex: He got caught cutting class and had to face the consequences .

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

Ex: During the family gathering , the children started to cut up , playing games and telling jokes to bring laughter to the occasion .
ditz [noun]

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

Ex: He 's not a ditz he just acts like one sometimes .
dope [adjective]

extremely impressive or exciting

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dork [noun]

a socially awkward, silly, or unfashionable person, often with quirky or old-fashioned interests

Ex: Those dorks spent the afternoon playing board games .
to down [verb]

to drink completely, often in one go

Ex: The athlete downed the energy drink during the break .
dragging [adjective]

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

goober [noun]

a foolish or silly person, often used in a teasing or affectionate way

Ex: I feel like a total goober for forgetting my phone at home .
hairy [adjective]

dangerous or scary, usually in an exciting way

hammered [adjective]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

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

Ex: He went to the window and hung a BA just for the hell of it .

an abrupt and strong desire to eat something

Ex: It 's hard to resist the munchies when you 've just smoked some cannabis ; those potato chips are calling my name .
heave [noun]

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

to flirt with someone, often with romantic or sexual intentions

Ex: Some people feel uncomfortable when strangers hit on them in public places .
honking [adjective]

used to describe something that is extremely large or impressive

Ex: The honking sound of the truck was impossible to ignore .
in {one's} face [interjection]

***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

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

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

Ex: The presentation was fresh , and everyone was impressed .
fried [adjective]

intoxicated by drugs or alcohol

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fully [adverb]

in a way that provides or includes everything necessary

Ex: The rescue team arrived fully armed and trained for any possible scenario .
funky [adjective]

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

Ex: The boutique is known for its funky designs and quirky accessories .
get a life [sentence]

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

Ex: Instead of constantly watching TV , you should get a life and explore some hobbies or activities .

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 moded [verb]

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

Ex: I ca n't believe I got moded by my own friends into wearing that ridiculous costume .

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

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go for it [sentence]

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

Ex: After years of dreaming about it , he finally mustered the courage to quit his job and go for it , starting his own business .

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

Ex: He went off on his co-worker for taking credit for his ideas during the meeting .
to nuke [verb]

to heat or cook food rapidly using a microwave oven

Ex: Feeling peckish , the college student chose to nuke a bowl of instant noodles in the dormitory kitchen .
on hit [adjective]

exceptionally good or impressive

Ex: The restaurant we went to was on hit ; everything tasted amazing .
on the rag [phrase]

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

out of here [phrase]

on the verge of leaving or departing from a place

Ex: After a long day at work , she was ready to get out of here .

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

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

Ex: Do n't hang out with that pond scum ; he ’s bad news .
psych [interjection]

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

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

Ex: We pulled an all-nighter at the office to get the project done on time .
to jam [verb]

to move quickly or with urgency

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

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kinky [adjective]

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

major [adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment .
mondo [adverb]

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

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no biggie [interjection]

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

Ex: No biggie if you ca n't make it tonight , we 'll hang out later .
sixer [noun]

six-pack of beer

Ex: I need to pick up a sixer before the game starts .
skag [noun]

an unattractive or undesirable woman

Ex: Stop acting like such a skag ; no one wants to hang out with you .
sloppy [adjective]

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

Ex: The party ended with everyone getting sloppy and loud .

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

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to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings

Ex: As the soothing aroma filled the room , she began to space out and relax during the spa treatment .
puppy [noun]

something that is considered cute, small, or endearing

Ex: He could n't believe his new car was such a puppy compared to his old one .

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

Ex: She wo n’t stop ragging on the new project at work .
rip [noun]

the act or practice of stealing

Ex: They caught him trying to pull a rip from the store .
royal [adjective]

very great in degree

Ex: She threw a royal tantrum when she did n’t get what she wanted .

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

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to cheat, deceive, or treat someone unfairly, often with harmful consequences

Ex: I ca n't believe she screwed over her friends just to get ahead .

a contemptible or unpleasant person, often used in a playful or mocking manner

Ex: I ca n't believe you invited that scuzzbucket to the party .
serious [adjective]

impressive or large in size, amount, or quality

Ex: He has serious talent when it comes to playing the piano .
single [noun]

a person who is not married or in a committed relationship

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

Ex: He was throwing attitude all day after the meeting .

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

Ex: After eating some expired seafood , Mark felt extremely nauseous and eventually had to rush to the bathroom to toss his cookies .

to relax without doing much activity

Ex: Instead of going out , they opted to veg out at home and order takeout .
wacked [adjective]

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

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wasted [adjective]

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

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

Ex: He totally wigged out when he missed his flight .
wimpy [adjective]

weak and ineffectual

wired [adjective]

tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline

wuss [noun]

a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

wussy [noun]

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

Ex: Do n’t be a wussy , it ’s just a little rain .
to yack [verb]

to vomit or throw up, often used informally or humorously

Ex: He drank so much last night , he ended up yacking this morning .

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

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to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She always takes it easy when she 's feeling stressed .
trashed [adjective]

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

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take a picture [sentence]

said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one

Ex: How about you take a picture instead ?