Street Talk 2 - Lesson 9

to make a lot of money, often quickly or easily

a woman who is seen as confident, sassy, or self-assured, often with a sense of superiority

used to signal peace, typically by making a peace sign or offering a gesture of goodwill

dull or lacking excitement

to increase or enhance something

to proudly wear or show off something, like clothing or accessories

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

a close friend or buddy, often used as a casual greeting

used to ask someone how they are doing or how their life is going, often with a sense of curiosity

to steal or rob, especially in a forceful or sudden manner

to talk excessively or engage in pointless conversation

to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

to speak nonsense or to talk in a boastful, exaggerated, or untrue manner

out of money or resources

to remove someone from participation, often as a form of punishment or reprimand

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

to dance, particularly in a nice way

to measure or record the speed of something

to give up one's hand and forfeit any further involvement in the current hand, usually in response to another player's bet or raise, or when a player recognizes that their hand is unlikely to win

(of a person) emotionless, cold, or detached, often indicating a lack of warmth or expression

to slap one's palm against the palm of another person as a way of greeting or congratulating them

(of a person) to be physically or mentally ready to get something done

lacking in sexual passion or responsiveness

to smile broadly or to show a wide, beaming expression

paper money, particularly bills that feature images of deceased U.S. presidents

to show disrespect or contempt towards someone, often by insulting or belittling them

to join a group or organization