English words used in Street Talk 2 - Lesson 8

hook

noun

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a catchy, memorable part of a song that is repeated to capture the listener's attention

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The hook of that song is so catchy, I can't stop singing it!

The hook is what makes the song stick in your head long after it’s over.

jam session

noun

/dʒˈæm sˈɛʃən/

an informal gathering of musicians who come together to play music spontaneously

What is a "jam session"?

A jam session is an informal gathering where musicians come together to play music spontaneously. During a jam session, participants improvise and collaborate on music, often without pre-rehearsed arrangements. It allows musicians to experiment with different styles, techniques, and melodies in a relaxed setting, and can involve a range of genres and instruments. Jam sessions are a popular way for musicians to practice, create new material, and enjoy a shared musical experience.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

lame

Adjective

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m

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weak, unconvincing, or inadequate

the latest

noun

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Informal

the most recent news, update, or piece of information about a particular event or situation

lick

noun

l

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ck

k

a short, recognizable series of notes or a musical phrase

majorly

Adverb

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to a significant degree

dode

noun

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Humorous

Informal

someone who is foolish or naive

gig

noun

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a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

What is a "gig"?

A gig is a live performance or show by a musician, comedian, or other entertainer. It can range from a small, informal event to a larger, more organized performance. Gigs are typically held at venues such as clubs, theaters, concert halls, or outdoor spaces and they provide an opportunity for performers to present their work directly to an audience and gain exposure.

to hang

Verb

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n

g

to relax or spend time with others casually

hello

interjection

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oʊ

used to sarcastically point out an obvious truth or reality, often to emphasize the need for realism

hit

noun

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something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

to hit

Verb

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t

to get to or reach a particular place

Grammatical Information:

transitive

way

Adverb

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y

ɪ

used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something

Grammatical Information:

adverb of degree

to scam

Verb

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to scrutinize or examine people, often with the intention of figuring out their motives or trying to detect deceit

to spew

Verb

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to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

keep down

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to blow chow

phrase

/blˈoʊ tʃˈaʊ/

Disapproving

Humorous

Idiom

to forcibly expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth,

stocked

Adjective

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excited or enthusiastic about something

stud

noun

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a sexually attractive man who has many sexual partners

tweaked

Adjective

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d

t

Informal

used to describe something that is in disarray, disorder, or slightly off-balance

blasted

Adjective

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d

extremely drunk or intoxicated

blitzed

Adjective

b

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Informal

very drunk or heavily intoxicated

to blow off

Verb

/blˈoʊ ˈɔf/

to intentionally ignore doing something promised or planned

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

blow

phrase's particle

off

to bolt

Verb

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to flee or escape abruptly

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

bombed

Adjective

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Humorous

Informal

extremely drunk or heavily intoxicated

to boogie

Verb

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to leave quickly or depart, often in a lively or energetic manner

to book

Verb

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to leave or depart quickly, often to avoid something or when a situation becomes undesirable

brain dead

Adjective

/bɹˈeɪn dˈɛd/

Informal

Offensive

used to describe someone who is acting or speaking in a way that seems extremely slow-witted, unintelligent, or lacking mental clarity

brewsky

noun

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Informal

a casual or slang term for beer

buff

Adjective

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ff

f

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

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