What Is Slang ???

SLANG

What exactly is slang?

Using slang means replacing a common word or sentence with a totally new one. The use of slang has been around for many years. It is often associated with younger people. Mainly due to the fact that each new generation wants it's own identity. So in many ways it would be true to say that slang defines a generation.

Lets take a look at a simple example of slang.

There are many slang words that can mean money. For example .. we can say 'Cash' , "Dosh",
Dough, fordable stuff, Moolah, Notes, Readies, Smackers,. We can also use slang to express
certain currencies for example the english pound could be described as Quid or Nicker . US
dollar can be called Buck or green back. Another word that has had many slang terms given to it. Is the word Great for example, instead of saying great, we could say 'that's ace ', that's awesome, that's bad, that's bona, cool, excellent, far-out, intense, radical, wicked.

These days, the most commonly used slang word for good or great is 'awesome!' and cool.
Did you know that the word' cool' has been around as a slang term for over 50 years !. So as
you can see there are many slang words around. Although it's worth remembering thaat some
slang terms from years ago are no longer used today. for example in the past we may have described a woman as a bird or a chick. Nowadays these two terms are considered, very offensive so if you used it today, you may get a slap in the face ! :)

Let's take a look at some more slang words.
Common examples of modern slang

ü “Aggro” means to fight violently with someone or use aggressive behaviour.

ü “Babe” A young attractive woman.

ü “Barbie” A slang from Australia, meaning barbecue.

ü “Berk” A stupit of foolish person.

ü “Cabbage” A person who is " Brain-dead" from an injury or on a life - support machine

ü “Cancer Stick” A Cigarette.

ü “Chav” A poorly educated person used nowadays in the UK to describe young anti - sosial

üpeople.

ü “Cheerio” This means ... Goodbye

ü "Chill - Out" Relax.

ü "Choppeers" Your Teeth.

ü "Dead"Meaning Extremely For example ... ' It is dead hot in here "

ü "Diamond " This is used to mean wonderful or great. Originally used in London.

ü " Diddle" To cheat someone or lie to them.

ü “Dish" A good - looking and attractive man.

ü “Egg - Head" A clever and intelligent person.

ü "Emo" A shy, emotional young person.

ü "Erk" An unimportant and worthless person.

ü "Fag" A Cigarette.

ü "Fancy" To be attracted to someone For example I really fancy you.

ü "Fisty-Cuffs" A fight using the clenched hands.

ü "Fit" Meaning, an attractive person for example She is really fit.

ü "Fuddy-Duddy" An old fussy person.

ü "Gay " Unfashionable or Useless for example This T- shirt is so gay .

ü "Get a Life" Do something useful / Sort yourself out.

ü "Google Box" The Television.

ü "Grayveyard House" To work through the night.

Example Of Slang From The USA

·      "Airhead" A stupid person.

·      "Bad" This means .... Good.

·      "Barf" To be sick or Vomit.

·      "Cruise" To drive or move fast.

·      "Dough" This means ... Money.

·      "Dynamite " Something that is impressive or exciting.

·      "Far - Out " Something that is Unbelievable.

·      "Gut - Full" This means Enough of for example I've had a Gut- full of you.

·      "Hang Five " Wait a moment.

·      "Pad" Your apartment or home.

·      "Screw- Up" Make a big mistake, In the UK we say Cock- Up.

·      "Split" Leave for example It's time to split.

·      "Time - Out" Take a break.

·      "Take It Easy" Be careful.

·      "Out There" Perform well.

·      "Wheels" Your Car for example Can I borrow your wheels ?.

·      "Zip" Nothing or zero.

So as you can see, the world of slang is an 'awesome' and 'far-out' place. Part of the fun of learning English is discovering these new expressions and widening your use of the language to fit into your everyday life.

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