Idiom USED Very frequently BY everyone
when something is very satisfying and it's exactly what you needed in that moment. It mostly refers to food especially if you have a craving.
“That ice cream really hit the spot! I've been wanting some all week!”
Slang USED Frequently BY teens
(v.) • To be beat means you're extremely tired that you need to sleep right now.
"Sorry, man, I'm so beat, I'm not going out tonight, I'm going right to bed!"
Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY some people
(v.) • Used to express a mistake or an error you made. People use this phrase when they don't want to mess something up or to have something go wrong.
"Take your time, you don't want to screw up!"
Expression USED On Occasion BY some people
An expression originally used when something is introduced to the plot in a novel, movie, etc., to make it more complicated or interesting, but is now also used outside that context to indicate a set of circumstances has become more complex, mysterious, interesting, or difficult to understand.
"Remember I told you I keep finding rubber ducks at my doorstep?" "Yeah?" "Turns out the same thing is happening to my sister!" "Wow, the plot thickens"
Expression USED On Occasion BY some people
A day late and a dollar short is another way to say too little too late. When a person is a day late and a dollar short, he has not only missed an opportunity due to tardiness, but also because he has not put forth enough effort. Originally, the phrase a day late and a dollar short most probably referred to not having enough money to avail oneself of something. The oldest known use of the phrase a day late and a dollar short in print was in 1939. The idiom was most certainly in common use before this, and probably has its roots in the general poverty common among most American citizens during the Great Depression. The idiom is very popular in the American South.
"The help after the hurricane came a day late and a dollar short"
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young People and Gamers
(interj.) • "Ripperoni" derives from the phrase RIP, or Rest In Peace, frequently used to express slight frustration, exasperation, or regret in common parlance. "Ripperoni" takes these sentiments and waters them down even more.
"You awake? Amara and I want to call you!" "No I was not awake lol." "Ripperoni."
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| American English
United States
Emoji USED Frequently BY Drug dealers
Used discretely to signify that you can buy drugs from this person. A plug is an informal term used to describe a drug deal in American youth culture.
"Hey I’m John, if you’re a 🔌 hit me up!"
Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Some People
(n.) • Used in place of “signature.” A reference to a man who signed the Declaration of Independence. Known for signing the document the largest.
“Hey, I need your John Hancock before you go.”
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Expression USED Frequently BY Some People
A barely noticeable or trivial difference, just like po-tay-to and po-tah-to.
“What did you have for lunch?” “Baked eggplant.” “Don’t you mean aubergine?” “Potato potato, what’s the difference?”
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Expression USED Frequently BY Millenials
Expressing disbelief or incomprehension. Alternative to ‘wow’ or ‘no way’.
"I showed up an hour late to work, wearing the same outfit as yesterday, and I still got a promotion." "I can’t even with you."
Expression USED Very frequently BY Millenials
1) Expressing disbelief or excitement 2) An exaggerated response to something mundane/boring. Often used to validate whatever the other person is saying.
“I went back to my hometown for the holidays and ran into my high school crush. Can you believe he’s married now?” “Really? That’s wild”
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English
| Southern English
South,
United States
Expression USED On Occasion BY Young People
In the middle of nowhere.
“Man, this place is really in BFE.”
English
The South,
United States
butter my butt and call me a biscuit!
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY Older Generations
"I can't believe it!" or "oh my goodness!"
"They're getting a new manager to lead bingo at the senior center!" "Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit!"
Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some People
When someone asks you to confirm something, but you don’t want to specifically confirm or deny it. Usually used when someone asks you why you are mad, and the reason mentioned is one of the reasons, though maybe not the only one.
“Why are you mad? Is this because I took your donut?” “It’s not not because you took my donut.”
Expression USED Frequently BY People Over 50
A common farewell, similar to "safe travels".
"It's time to call it a night, we're off." "Alright, y'all come back now!"
Expression USED Very frequently BY Mothers
A sarcastic phrase used to call others dumb or clumsy.
"Obama was the first president of the US." "Oh, bless your heart..."
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English
Virginia,
United States
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young people
(adj.) • The word “wizard” is a synonym for “cool”; it is used when one finds something interesting, or when one likes something.
"Did you see my new tattoo? That’s wizard! I love it!"
Expression USED Very frequently BY young people
To 'hang out with a friend' means to spend time with a friend.
"Hey, wanna hang out this evening?" "I want to, but I have work. How about tomorrow?" "Okay, sounds good!"
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Slang USED On Occasion BY Everyone
To be caught up on something.
"Can you bring me up to speed on the current economic situation?"
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Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Millenials
(welcome back) • An acronym of 'Welcome Back'. It was mostly typed in messaging/chat applications, but may also be spoken aloud in-person when someone returns.
"Be right back." ... "I'm back."