Slang Words
Phrasal Verbs
Terms and Definitions
100

You might say this slang term when you are doing relaxing or easygoing. 

What is laid back?

100

A term for when you are moving quickly, usually down a road or path. 

What is hurrying along

100
To be very sincere in your convictions

What is earnest

200

This is a term for someone who is very talented at something. 

What is a whiz?

200

A term for when something has not succeeded; literally, to collapse or cave in. 

What is to fall through

200

To be cheerful or optimistic; literally, to be able to float. 

What is buoyant

300

This term, derived from carriage rides in the American Old West, refers to the passenger seat of a car. 

What is shotgun

300

A verb describing an employee who loses their job, usually because of budget cuts rather than poor performance. 

What is a lay off

300

To be demanding about something, not allowing refusal. 

What is to be insistent

400

You might say this when you are very busy. 

What is "I have a lot on my plate"

400

To do tasks that you are behind on, or that should have already been completed. 

What is to catch up

400
This term describes something that is widespread or common

What is prevalent

500
A term for when you are having a lot of fun; "a great time" is a synonym. 

What is having a blast

500

To leave in an angry or frustrated manner. 

What is to storm out

500

A term that refers to a time later on, in the future. 

What is down the road