Word USED Frequently BY many people
(adverb) • (nottrue) • Used at the end of a sentence to ask for confirmation, like the English use of "right".
"Het is lekker weer vandaag, nietwaar?"
"The weather is great today, nottrue?"
Word USED Frequently BY many people
(adverb) • (nottrue) • Used at the end of a sentence to ask for confirmation, like the English use of "right".
"Het is lekker weer vandaag, nietwaar?"
"The weather is great today, nottrue?"
Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Young people
Stands for "not gonna lie" and is used before a statement that might be perceived as strange, or too honest. As an acronym, it's mostly used online.
"What do you think of my painting?" "ngl, it's not your best."
English
| Nottingham
Nottinghamshire,
England
Slang USED Frequently BY Mostly children
It means the same thing as tag and as such is a children’s game wherein a chosen person, who is called ‘it', chases after the other people playing the game and tries to tap them, making them ‘it’
A group of friends are standing in a courtyard and looking quite board with themselves. One of them, suddenly smiles and taps his friend on the shoulder exclaiming "Dob!". This friend then chases after the rest trying to catch them.
Submitted December 2023 by anonymous
Expression USED Very frequently BY most people
A community event where you can buy a grilled sausage served in a slice of white bread, with condiments and fried onions also available. The word sausage sizzle can also refer to the food item being sold. Sausage sizzles are most often associated with voting in Australian elections, where they are available at many polling places and referred to as "democracy sausages."
"Are you going to volunteer for the sausage sizzle next Saturday? Most people prefer tomato sauce on their sausage sizzle, but some have barbecue source or mustard instead."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
Word USED Frequently BY most people
Abbreviation of "service station." Refers to a petrol station/gas station, especially when a convenience store or a small supermarket is attached.
"Before we leave, we need to stop at the servo to fill up the car."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
English
English speaking countries
Word USED Frequently BY most people
An informal term for a man. It can also mean a man who acts in a traditionally masculine way.
"Did you see that bloke in the yellow shorts?"
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
English
Australia; South Africa
Word USED Very frequently BY some people
Short form of the word avocado
"The avo on toast here is too expensive, but the hot breakfasts are nice."
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
English
Australia; New Zealand
Word USED Frequently BY most people
Short form of the word "afternoon."
"Do you want to go to the pool this arvo?"
Submitted December 2023 by lucia871
Word USED Frequently BY politicians
(noun) • (security of livelihood) • It refers to the an existence with sufficient and predictable income, a home, access to education and care and a buffer for unexpected expenses. It is a big theme in the 2023 Dutch elections.
"Bestaanszekerheid is voor mij dat je inkomen voldoende is om aan de noodzakelijke levensbehoefte te voldoen, zonder in grote stress te raken."
"For me, security of livelihood means that your income is sufficient to meet the necessary necessities of life, without getting into great stress."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens
Slang USED Frequently BY Everybody
(Shitweather) • It's the word for the really shitty weather you encounter in the Northern parts of Germany - rain, more rain, and strong winds that even your best umbrella can't protect you from.
"Dieses Schietwetter mag ich nicht."
"This Schietwetter like I not."
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
Word USED Very frequently BY Everybody
(noun) • (Late-y) • Little shops that sell snacks, alcohol, ice cream, chewing gum and random other things like milk or mulled wine, the list goes on. They are called Späti because they're open until late.
"Berlin ist berühmt für seine Spätis."
"Berlin is famous for its Spätis."
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
Italian
| Sicilian
Sicily,
Italy
cu’ si fa pecura, u lupu su mancia
Idiom USED Frequently BY Sicilian
(who becomes sheep, wolf eat) • It is an exhortation to be strong and decisive. If in life you appear weak or not very decisive, you risk finding someone who wants to bully or hurt you. The metaphor of the wolf eating the sheep represents someone who takes advantage of another's weakness.
"Picchì ghianci?" "Mi hanno rubato il pranzo oggi" "Ah, e nun'na ghianciri, viri ca cu’ si fa pecura, u lupu su mancia"
"Why are you crying?" "Today someone took my lunch" "Oh, don't cry, who becomes sheep, the wolf eat"
Submitted November 2023 by anonymous
Word USED Frequently BY Teens
(adjective) • It's basically high as in "Are you high bro?" like someone did too much drugs. but, the "bek" used more commonly among teens to show that the person is high or really stupid
"Hg bek men?" "Ah bek, mix hg tver jg hah?"
"Are you high?" "You idiot, why did you do that?"
Submitted October 2023 by anonymous
Name USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
(wrong coffee) • Wrong coffee is a Dutch drink consisting of half milk and half coffee.
"Ik drink graag koffie verkeerd"
"I like to drink wrong coffee"
Submitted October 2023 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Young People
"gấu" means a bear. Young people now use it to cutely refer a lover, a crush.
"Tết này bạn có gấu chưa?"
"Do you have a lover for this Tet Holidays?"
Submitted September 2023 by linhlinh
Slang USED Very frequently BY Everyone
It means throw, disperse, or bestrew. Its meaning is sometimes unpolite, and colloquial in informal languages. These days young people/teenagers use this slang word a lot to show an exclamation or express the feeling of shocking, or unbelievable.
"Trời hôm nay nóng vãi" "Cô gái kia xinh vãi"
"The weather is too hot today" "That girl is so beautiful"
Submitted September 2023 by linhlinh
Expression USED Frequently BY Some People
(calm guy) • It means being relaxed about a situation or relaxing and having a pleasant night.
"Me quedé en la casa, tipo tranquilo."
"I stayed at home, calm guy."
Submitted September 2023 by llermaly
Word USED Frequently BY Some People
(noun) • It refers to a very strong blow.
"Cuidado te caes y de tas un mamonazo"
"Be careful, you fall and you get a mamonazo"
Submitted September 2023 by llermaly
Word USED Frequently BY Some People
(adj.) • Word that indicates that a person has a good vocabulary, speaks well or wants to conquer someone.
"Maria tiene mucha labia"
"Maria has a lot of talk"
Submitted September 2023 by llermaly
Word USED Frequently BY Some People
(verb) • It is to browse, review or scrutinize.
"No jurungues la comida"
"Don't spoil the food"
Submitted September 2023 by llermaly
