A Closer Look: Lesson 9

bomb

Adjective

/bɑm/ or /baam/

b

b

o

ɑ

m

m

b

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used to describe something that is the best, exceptional, or impressive

to boost

Verb

/bust/ or /boost/

b

b

oo

u

s

s

t

t

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to steal, especially something small or casually taken

box

noun

/bɑ:ks/ or /baaks/

b

b

o

ɑ:

x

ks

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a car stereo system, especially one that is powerful or has large speakers

to earl

Verb

/ɜrl/ or /ērl/

ea

ɜ

r

r

l

l

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to expel stomach contents

eyes

noun

/aɪz/ or /aiz/

e

y

aɪ

e

s

z

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Informal

eyewear designed to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare

to fine as wine

Verb

/fˈaɪn æz wˈaɪn/

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Approving

Informal

extremely attractive, stylish, or excellent

funky

Adjective

/fən.ki/ or /fēn.ki/

f

f

u

ə

n

n

k

k

y

i

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(of music) having a rhythmic, energetic quality with a strong, distinctive beat that encourages movement

to get one's boogies on

phrase

/ɡɛt wˈʌnz bˈuːɡɪz ˈɑːn/

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Humorous

Idiom

Informal

to hurry up or move quickly

to kicking

Verb

/kɪ.kɪng/ or /ki.king/

k

k

i

ɪ

ck

k

i

ɪ

n

n

g

g

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Approving

Idiom

Informal

outstanding, excellent, or highly enjoyable

honey

noun

/hʌ.ni/ or /ha.ni/

h

h

o

ʌ

n

n

e

y

i

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Informal

an attractive young woman

hooptie

noun

/hup.taɪ/ or /hoop.tai/

h

h

oo

u:

p

p

t

t

ie

i

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Culturally sensitive

Humorous

Informal

a rundown, old, or poorly maintained car

to hum

Verb

/həm/ or /hēm/

h

h

u

ə

m

m

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Humorous

to emit a strong, unpleasant odor

to kick stomp

Verb

/kˈɪk stˈɑːmp/

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to dance or move energetically, often in an aggressive or rhythmic manner

on hit

Adjective

/ˌɑːn hˈɪt/

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Approving

Informal

exceptionally good or impressive

catch you on the flip flop

sentence

/kˈætʃ juː ɑːnðə flˈɪp flˈɑːp/

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used to tell someone that one looks forward to meeting someone again

to rule

Verb

/rul/ or /rool/

r

r

u

u

l

l

e

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to control or restrain something or someone, maintaining order or preventing excess

smoking

Adjective

/smoʊ.kɪng/ or /smooo.king/

s

s

m

m

o

oʊ

k

k

i

ɪ

n

n

g

g

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Approving

Humorous

Idiom

extremely attractive or hot in appearance

solid

Adjective

/sɑ.lɪd/ or /saa.lid/

s

s

o

ɑ

l

l

i

ɪ

d

d

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reliable and consistently good, but not necessarily exceptional

squad

noun

/skwɑd/ or /skvaad/

s

s

q

k

u

w

a

ɑ

d

d

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Approving

Humorous

Idiom

a group of friends or close-knit team

square

noun

/skwɛr/ or /skver/

s

s

q

k

u

w

a

ɛ

r

r

e

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Old use

a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking

to square up

Verb

/skwˈɛɹ ˈʌp/

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Idiom

Informal

to calm down, especially after a confrontation or tense situation

to stack

Verb

/stæk/ or /stāk/

s

s

t

t

a

æ

ck

k

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Informal

to make money, especially in large amounts

to step

Verb

/stɛp/ or /step/

s

s

t

t

e

ɛ

p

p

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Informal

to dance, typically referring to a specific movement or type of rhythm in a dance routine

to take it light

phrase

/tˈeɪk ɪt lˈaɪt/

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Idiom

Informal

to act in a relaxed manner, avoiding stress or excessive effort, and not taking things too seriously

to tear it up

phrase

/tˈɪɹ ɪt ˈʌp/

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Humorous

Informal

to have a great time, often in an energetic or enthusiastic manner, particularly during an event, activity, or celebration

to trip

Verb

/trɪp/ or /trip/

t

t

r

r

i

ɪ

p

p

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Humorous

Idiom

to act irrationally, often due to being confused, overly emotional, or in an altered state