Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 9

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Street Talk 2
action
action [noun]

an enjoyable or stimulating activity

Ex: He sought action on his vacation to escape boredom .
beat boy
beat boy [noun]

someone who specializes in the style of dance associated with hip-hop culture

Ex: Every breakdancing competition has a few standout beat boys .
bomb
bomb [adjective]

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

Ex:
to boost
to boost [verb]

to steal, especially something small or casually taken

Ex: She tried to boost a pair of shoes , but the security cameras caught her .
box
box [noun]

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

Ex: She loves driving around with the box cranked up to full volume .
to earl
to earl [verb]

to expel stomach contents

Ex: I ate something bad and had to earl in the bathroom .
eyes
eyes [noun]

eyewear designed to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare

Ex: Those eyes really make you look cool .
funky
funky [adjective]

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

Ex: The funky rhythm section laid down a solid foundation for the band 's improvisation .
to [have] (got|) it going on
to [have] (got|) it going on [phrase]

to achieve or experience significant success or progress, often with a sense of confidence and positive momentum

Ex: She has it going on in her career , receiving promotions and recognition .
groove
groove [noun]

a pronounced musical rhythm that people enjoy

to kicking
to kicking [verb]

outstanding, excellent, or highly enjoyable

Ex: His new song is kicking ; it ’s already a hit .
honey
honey [noun]

an attractive young woman

Ex: She may look like a sweet little honey , but she runs the whole operation .
hooptie
hooptie [noun]

a rundown, old, or poorly maintained car

Ex: We had to push the hooptie down the street when it would n’t start .
to hum
to hum [verb]

to emit a strong, unpleasant odor

Ex: After the long hike , his socks were really humming .
hut
hut [noun]

a small simple house or shelter that usually has only one room

Ex: The fishing village was dotted with colorful huts along the shore .
to kick stomp
to kick stomp [verb]

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

Ex: The mosh pit was full of people kick stomping to the heavy bass .
kicks
kicks [noun]

a pair of soft shoes worn casually or during exercise

Ex: She wore her new kicks to the concert .
large and in charge
large and in charge [phrase]

having power or authority and commanding respect and attention, often implying confidence, assertiveness, and control

Ex: Despite her young age , the CEO of the startup was large and in charge , leading her team to success and growth .
to lay down
to lay down [verb]

to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed

Ex: The company laid down new rules for employee conduct .
on hit
on hit [adjective]

exceptionally good or impressive

Ex: The restaurant we went to was on hit ; everything tasted amazing .
catch you on the flip flop
catch you on the flip flop [sentence]

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

Ex: I 'll be back in town next month , so catch you on the flip flop !
to rule
to rule [verb]

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

Ex: She ruled her emotions , staying calm during the stressful situation .
to scan
to scan [verb]

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

Ex: The scientist will scan the images from the microscope to analyze the cellular structure .
smoking
smoking [adjective]

extremely attractive or hot in appearance

Ex:
solid
solid [adjective]

reliable and consistently good, but not necessarily exceptional

Ex: His gameplay was solid , providing the team with a dependable anchor .
squad
squad [noun]

a group of friends or close-knit team

Ex: The squad is ready for the big game !
square
square [noun]

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

Ex: I ’m trying to quit smoking , no more squares for me .
to square up
to square up [verb]

to calm down, especially after a confrontation or tense situation

Ex: I had to square up before responding to the criticism .
to stack
to stack [verb]

to make money, especially in large amounts

Ex: She stacks a lot of money with her freelance gigs .
to step
to step [verb]

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

Ex: He loves to step at hip-hop events .
suds
suds [noun]

a dysphemism for beer (especially for lager that effervesces)

to [take] it light
to [take] it light [phrase]

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

Ex: Take it light , there ’s no rush to finish the project .
to [tear] it up
to [tear] it up [phrase]

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

Ex: He tore it up during the game last night .
to trip
to trip [verb]

to overreact, panic, or worry unnecessarily

Ex: Do n't trip ; missing that one email wo n't ruin your promotion chances .
Street Talk 2
Lesson 1 A Closer Look: Lesson 1 Lesson 2 A Closer Look: Lesson 2
Lesson 3 A Closer Look: Lesson 3 Lesson 4 A Closer Look: Lesson 4
A Closer Look 2: Lesson 4 A Closer Look 3: Lesson 4 Lesson 5 A Closer Look: Lesson 5
Lesson 6 A Closer Look: Lesson 6 Lesson 7 A Closer Look: Lesson 7
Lesson 8 A Closer Look: Lesson 8 A Closer Look 2: Lesson 8 Lesson 9
A Closer Look: Lesson 9 Lesson 10 A Closer Look: Lesson 10