Interactive Glossary of slang and colloquial expressions.

of colloquial expressions and slang

GLOSSARY

Slang in bold, expressions in bold cursive.

Off the record - not made as an official statement.Out - not in fashion, not trendy.

Pop into - go into.Pinck - steal.Plonk down - put down.Be pissed off (with), Be peeved - be angry.Pumped - excited (British).

X-rated - obscene.

To trash - to damage or destroy.

Quid - pound (British).

Dis - show disrespect toward someone.

Ick - feeling of disgust.

Yikes - surprise or shock.Yolo - acronym for "You Only Live Once".

Knackered - very tired (British).Knock - a bad or disparaging remark.

Nail - to do something perfectly.Nippy - cold.Nuts - crazy, insane.

Hammered - drunked (British).

Fam - friend (British).To be Fair enough - Acceptable.To be Famished - Hungry.

Wasted - someone who is very intoxicated.

Vibe - the atmosphere or feeling of a place or situation.

Endz - area (British).

Gaff - house (British).Gaydar - ability to tell if someone is gayGo Dutch - share the bill (American).Going to peruse - going to read.Get waylaid - going to be late.Get into a muddle/Muddled up - Get confused.

Shattered - very tired (British).Shotgun - front passanger seat of the car.Split the bill - share the bill (British).Stoked - Pleased (American).Sweet - expression of happiness due to a favorable situation.

Manor - Area (British)Man's yard - house (British).Mull it over - think about.

Ripped - someone strong with well-defined muscles.

Underdog - the weaker of two competitors.Under the weather - feel ill.Up in arms - be very angry and protest about it.

Zonked - tired; exhausted.Zigged before you zagged - to misstep.

Bail - to leave somewhere or abandon plans (usually leaving someone behind).Beat - very tired (American).Be back in a mo - be back soon.Bro - friend.Bromance - non-sexual love between two men.Buck - dollar.Buzzing - excited (British).

Cram - attempt to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time.Crash - to suddenly fall asleep.Creep - person who is unpleasant, strange, and weird.Crib - house (American).Cop (American) / Copper (British) - police officer.Chuffed (to bits) - pleased (British).

Lame - bad, weak, of poor quality.Lit - something or someone that is really exciting.

Awesome - something or someone that you like a lot.

Jonesings - strong craving or desire.