Informal Contractions
kind of = kinda, sort of = sorta, out of = outta. How about these ones?
a lot of ...
much of ...
cup of ...
alotta, mucha, cuppa
ASAP
ATM
LMK
TTYL
as soon as possible
at the moment
let me know
talk to you later
In normal terms, BEAT would be used as "to win" or "to hit", but in slang it means...
exhausted, worn out
You look BEAT. What have you been doing?
“Oh wow, Jessica was two points away from getting a 100 on the test.”
“All because she forgot to write her name. She’s so SALTY about it.”
It’s not just for describing food flavor. Salty is also used to describe an upset or bitter person. This slang became popularized by the internet, so you’ll probably encounter it often in social media posts.
“Thanks for inviting me to your party last night, I HAD A BLAST.”
“Thanks for coming and I’m glad you enjoyed it.”
The English word blast normally refers to a big explosion and it’s a phrase that we could often see or hear in the news that concerns bombs.
But if you use this among your friends, it means that something is great or you had an amazing and fun time.
dunno ...
innit ...?
ain't ...
don't know
isn't it?
isn't
L8R
B4
later
before
- I can't wait to see our new class teacher.
- Me too, I'm amped.
You're full of adrenaline and excited.
Amped = pumped
“The concert last night was such a BUMMER.”
“Yeah. Every song sounded awful!”
If something was disappointing or unfulfilling, then it was a total bummer.
“What’s wrong with Amy? She looked sad all day.”
“Didn’t you hear? Alex DUMPED her last night!”
If you dump somebody, you’re probably going to break their heart. If you dump your boyfriend or girlfriend, it means you stop having a romantic relationship with them for some reason.
And if you’re dumped, it means that somebody doesn’t want to date you anymore.
Give as many as you can synonyms to the words "yes" & "no"
nope, naa, uh-uh (не-не), nay
yup, yeah, uh-huh, right on
BRB
BBL
BBS
be right back
be back later
ba back soon
“There were two kids who were BUSTED cheating in their exams!”
If you bust someone, you’ve caught them doing something they shouldn’t be doing/saying/hiding.
Catch red handed
“That exam was a KILLER!”
“Yeah well, it’s over. Let’s go and get a drink!”
“Wow, that was a KILLER burger!“
As a slang word in a negative context, killer is used to talk about things that are hard to handle.
Used negatively it means something exhausting and tough. More positively, it can be used to describe something great, amazing and impressive.
“How much did you buy your wheels for bro?”
“$2000!”
“Dude, you were so RIPPED OFF. This car’s worth only half of that!”
It is too expensive for what it is.
And if a person rips you off, they’re cheating you out of money and charging you a lot more than you should be paying. For example, tourists often get ripped off by locals because the locals want to make money and the tourists have no idea.
Guess the word - "yella"
yellow
TMI
too much information
“Let’s go to Ted’s house party tonight! Everyone’s going to be there!”
“I wish I could, but I have to study for my finals!”
“Ah, man, you’re such a GEEK!”
It’s referring to a person in a negative way because they like to study too much or spend too much time on the computer instead of socializing.
But if you call your friend a geek, it could be in a fun more playful way.
“Have you heard? Thomas is going to college with a full scholarship!”
“Of course, he would! He’s WICKED smart.”
Wicked normally means “bad” or “evil.” But as a slang used often in New England states, wicked means “very” or “excellent.”
It works a lot like the slang mad in that it usually pairs up with an adjective. This slang is also used commonly in the UK, where it has a similar positive meaning.
“Hey! You spilled your drink on me!”
“Oh, MY BAD. Here, take my napkin.”
This slang is a casual way to say “I’m sorry.” However, keep in mind that it can also seem insincere or teasing in certain contexts.
It can work fine for minor or even laughable mistakes that aren’t worth much trouble, but it may not be the best thing to say for more serious errors.
whenja
where'dja
when did you
where did you
WKND
NP
XOXO
weekend
no problem
hugs and kisses
“He said he was gonna fix my phone, but he stole it!”
“Wow, what a SCUMBAG!”
This is a crude and very negative term for someone who is not likable. This could be because they’re dishonest, dirty, horrible, unpleasant, a loser or all of the above.
“Did you go to the party this weekend?”
“Yeah, it was totally RAD. The food and music were great.”
Popular in California, rad is slang that means cool or awesome. It’s short for the word “radical.”
“Ugh, I’m so nervous about my dentist appointment.”
“I FEEL YOU. The dentist scares me more than any other doctor.”
No hands or touching is involved with this slang. When you say “I feel you” to someone, it means you understand them and what they’re going through.
It’s usually used when the person you’re talking to is having a hard time or is upset about something.