Expression USED On Occasion BY Everyone
Used sarcastically when someone points out the obvious. Can be used in jest between friends or scathingly sarcastic as an insult.
“The sign says “pull” the door open.” “Thanks, Captain Obvious!”
Expression USED On Occasion BY Everyone
Used sarcastically when someone points out the obvious. Can be used in jest between friends or scathingly sarcastic as an insult.
“The sign says “pull” the door open.” “Thanks, Captain Obvious!”
English
Midwest,
United States
Interjection USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
(interj.) • Interjection used to indicate surprise and/or mild disappointment. Frequently followed by the word “well.”
“Ope, well, guess we can’t see the movie anymore” *gets bumped into by someone* “ope, watch yourself!“ “Ope, well, then I guess I don’t know, then”
Interjection USED In the past BY Older generations
(interj.) • An interjection showing disbelief, annoyance, or dismay. Often used as an alternative to "my god" or other somewhat more vulgar interjections. Originated from a song by Huddie Leadbetter called "Goodnight, Irene" (1933), which was about his frustration with a past relationship. Usage is becoming obsolete.
"Did you hear that John came home drunk again last night?" "Oh, good night Irene. He never learns."
Submitted October 2020 by jaykay
Reference USED On Occasion BY Young People
(n.) • A female name used to refer to the corona virus.
“Did you hear they canceled classes cause of the Rona?”
Word USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
(n.) • A sparkling drink.
"What pop would you like, ma'am?" "A root beer, please."
Reference USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
When someone has been persuaded to join a cause due to peer pressure. Meaning a persuasive personality has gotten you to believe in their cause. Usually has a negative connotation. This is a reference to the Jonestown mass suicide of 1978 when a cult leader mixed cyanide in Kool-Aid and had his followers drink it.
“Did you see Sue today?” “Yeah, she really drank the Kool-aid didn’t she?”
Sound USED On Occasion BY Millenials
Translation of the acronym "LOL" (laugh out loud) when reading text written by members of the Horde faction as an Alliance player in the online multiplayer game World of Warcraft (WoW). The use of this term spread throughout the rest of the internet during the height of WoW's popularity, used in place of 'lol'.
"This is a funny joke." "kek"
Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Military
An acronym that is widely used to stand for the sarcastic expression 'Situation Normal: All Fucked Up'. It is a well-known example of military acronym slang. It means that the situation is bad, but that this is a normal state of affairs. The acronym is believed to have originated in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
"What's the current situation in there?" "It's a real SNAFU. Everything is literally on fire." "So, same as usual."
Slang USED On Occasion BY Almost Everyone
(n.) • (1) No-heel-strap sandal. It is an onomatopoeia of the sound made by the sandals when walking in them. Also known as a 'thong' in Austrailian English. (2) To be indecisive when making a decision; To come to a different conclusion (repeatedly); This is often seen as a negative trait in politics.
(1) "I'm going to the beach." "Don't forget to pack your flip-flops." (2) "First you were pro-gun control. Now you're against it. How can we trust you in office if you keep wanting to flip-flop on the issues?"
English
Southern States,
United States
Expression USED On Occasion BY Older Generations
A phrase that means 'it is raining while not overcast, so the sun is still visible, and it is bright outside despite the rain'.
"Take a look out the window and tell me what the weather's like." "The devil's beating his wife." "Hopefully it'll clear up soon; I forgot my umbrella."
Idiom USED On Occasion BY Young People
To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. To ride shotgun is the goal of the game "calling shotgun", where people try to claim this front seat first. Possibly derived from film depictions of stagecoaches, where the person riding next to the driver would carry a shotgun.
"Riley rode shotgun the last time we drove to the park; now, it's my turn!"
Slang USED Very frequently BY Teens
(adj.) • Short for “legitimate”. Used like “cool.” Meaning new, exciting, in fashion, etc.
"Your coat is legit”
Slang USED Frequently BY Teens
(adj.) • Used the same way as “cool.”
“Did you see my new AirPods?” “Dude! Those are so dope!”
English
New York,
United States
Slang USED Very frequently BY ex inmates
It's slang for "in the free world", "out of prison".
"Now that I've been in the street for 7 years, I've accomplished many things."
English
Greendale,
United States
Reference USED On Occasion BY people at Greendale Community College
If you have to ask, you're streets behind.
Pierce: "Abed, your social skills aren't exactly streets ahead."
Word USED Very frequently BY Some People
(n.) • Word used for people who refuse to wear a mask during the corona crisis.
"Anti-maskers are not welcome in this establishment."
English
Minnesota,
United States
Expression USED In the past BY Almost Everyone
It's a way of saying that something is great.
"See you at my place at 3pm?" "Cool beans!"
Slang USED On Occasion BY Bartenders
(v.) • Used in the service industry, particularly in bars, to describe an item that has run out, a person to be kicked out or to be refused service, or to lose your job. It can be used more loosely to refer to removing something.
“We just sold our last oyster dish, so 86 oysters for the rest of the night.” "The new guy's been 86'd. He wasn't right for the job."
Word USED On Occasion BY Antifacists
(n.) • Combination of the words “cop” and “propaganda”. Used for media that promotes the police and/or shows them in a positive light.
“Say what you want, but Paw Patrol is pure copaganda.”
Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY everyone
When something is taking a very long time and you want to exaggerate that its been a very long time.
“Why is it taking forever for our food to come out?”