Street Talk 2 - Lesson 10

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Street Talk 2

to increase the intensity, energy, or power of something

Ex: The motivational speaker aimed to amp up the audience 's confidence and determination .
Betty [noun]

a pretty or attractive girl

Ex: He got a date with a real Betty for the weekend .
brah [interjection]

used to express excitement, frustration, or emphasis, often in a casual or friendly manner, commonly used in informal speech

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bro [noun]

a close male friend or buddy

Ex: I went to the game with my bro last weekend .

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

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cowabunga [interjection]

used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or joy, often associated with surfers

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to concentrate and direct all one's effort, attention, and focus toward achieving a particular goal

Ex: With the deadline approaching , the team needed to dial in and work collaboratively to meet their goals .
dude [noun]

a word that we use to call a man

Ex: Hey dude , are you ready to go to the game ?

to make a mistake or mess up

Ex: She ate the cookie during the meeting and forgot to mention the main points .
excellent [adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: The festival was excellent , with great music and food .
gnarly [adjective]

having an off-putting or objectionable nature

Ex: That restaurant is known for its gnarly hygiene issues , so I avoid it .

(surfing) the hollow part of a wave that forms a tube or barrel when breaking

Ex: He rode the perfect green room at sunrise yesterday .
grinder [noun]

(surfing) a long, powerful wave that breaks consistently, often providing a smooth, challenging ride for surfers

Ex: We caught a big grinder earlier this morning .
grunts [noun]

a simple, hearty, and often rustic meal, typically a stew or a dish made with basic ingredients like meat and vegetables

Ex: She made grunts with the leftover vegetables and meat .
insane [adjective]

extremely impressive or extraordinary

Ex: Your idea for the project is insane !

(surfing) a maneuver where the surfer rides along the top edge of a wave, often with the board slightly above the wave's surface

Ex: That was an insane lip floater !
macking [adjective]

(of water waves) exceptionally large, powerful, and perfect for surfing

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the degree of coldness in the air, often used when describing a chilly or biting wind

Ex: I love the nip factor of fall mornings ; it 's so refreshing .
wilma [noun]

a woman considered foolish or lacking intelligence

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zooed out [adjective]

overwhelmed, exhausted, or mentally drained

Ex: I ca n't think straight ; I 'm totally zooed out from work today .