Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 12

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Street Talk 3

repeatedly and frequently

Ex: The waves crashed again and again against the shore , a relentless rhythm .
boo-boo [noun]

a small wound or bruise, often used when talking to children

Ex: She kissed her daughter ’s boo-boo to make it better .

with faces or bodies touching or very close, especially while dancing

Ex: They sat cheek-to-cheek on the crowded train .
door-to-door [adjective]

(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination

(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied

Ex: After winning the championship , the athlete was grinning from ear to ear during the awards ceremony .
frou-frou [adjective]

overly elaborate or decorative, often in fashion or décor

Ex: He rolled his eyes at the frou-frou gift wrap with all the unnecessary ribbons .
gaga [adjective]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically

Ex:
goochie-goo [interjection]

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

Ex:
ha ha [interjection]

used to represent laughter or amusement in a casual or sarcastic manner

Ex: Ha ha , that 's a good joke !

to walk while holding hands, often as a sign of affection or unity

Ex: Protesters walked hand-in-hand as a sign of solidarity .

(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: Quality and excellence go hand in hand in this company , ensuring top-notch products .
hand-to-hand [adjective]

direct and very close

Ex: The police engaged in hand-to-hand scuffles with the rioters .
head-to-head [adjective]

involving direct confrontation between two sides

heart-to-heart [adjective]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

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hip hip hooray [interjection]

used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations

Ex: Hip hip hooray !
lulu [noun]

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

muumuu [noun]

a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates

Ex: Grandma loves lounging around the house in her favorite muumuu .

a first aid procedure where a person breathes air into another’s mouth to revive them

Ex: The lifeguard quickly administered mouth-to-mouth until the paramedics arrived .
naughty naughty [interjection]

used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way

Ex: Naughty naughty , do n’t play with your food .

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The companies are neck and neck in market share , each striving to gain an edge .
no-no [noun]

***a thing that is not possible or acceptable

to urinate, often used in a way that is informal

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pom-pom [noun]

a fluffy, decorative ball of material, typically waved by cheerleaders during performances

Ex: The little girl waved a homemade pom-pom while cheering for her brother .

(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate

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used to indicate that nothing has changed and things remain the same

Ex: He complained that his job was just the same old same old every day .
so-so [adjective]

being average or mediocre, neither impressive nor disappointing

Ex: His grade on the assignment was so-so compared to his usual work .
such-and-such [adjective]

used to refer to something unspecified, unknown, or not needing to be named explicitly

Ex: They claimed such-and-such a company would offer a better deal .
ta-ta [interjection]

a casual way to say goodbye

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to urinate, often used when speaking to or around children to make the topic sound less serious or more playful

Ex: Their toddler was learning to go tee-tee on his own .
tom-tom [noun]

any of various drums with small heads

tum-tum [noun]

a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach

Ex: " Rub your tum-tum , it ’ll help with the ache , " she suggested .
two-by-two [adverb]

with one person next to another

Ex: The coach instructed the players to line up two-by-two for drills .
side by side [adjective]

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

Ex: The soldiers marched side by side in perfect formation .
yum [interjection]

used to express pleasure or satisfaction related to taste, often in response to something delicious or appetizing

Ex: Yum , these cookies just melt in your mouth .