English London, United Kingdom
Idiom USED On Occasion BY Londoners
It means a long-winded story that is nonsense. The literal translation of the expression is from cock or rooster to donkey/ass.
"Some men’s whole delight is to talk of a Cock and Bull over a pot." (the earliest example in print: The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton,1621)
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!"
Expression USED Frequently BY Most People
(adj.) • Being allergic means not wanting to do a thing or disliking an activity.
"I'm supposed to paint the fence, and I'm allergic."
English | Australian Australia
Slang USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
Meaning, "good" or "well done". An expression of approval. Derives from 'beauty' but pronounced with a 'D'
"What do you think of the car?" "Bewdy!"
Submitted August 2020 by nickwb
Expression USED Very frequently BY Most People
An expression used for very heavy rain, or rain that has come on very suddenly.
“Would you look at the rain? It’s chucking it down now!”
English | Yorkshire Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Slang USED Very frequently BY Everyone
Just a local way in Yorkshire and the North East of England to talk about heavy rainfall.
"It's siling it down out there."
Submitted August 2020 by saraw
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!”
Word USED On Occasion BY Most People
(n.) • An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as not worth the time.
"I'd love to redecorate but it's just a bit of a faff."
English North West England, United Kingdom
Slang USED Very frequently BY Young People
(adj.) • The word 'sound' has two uses and meanings in English slang. The first is as an adjective, to describe a person as cool and/or easy to get on with. The second is as an affirmation, like 'alright' or 'yes, of course'.
"Have you met Josh?" "Yeah, he's well sound." "Is it okay if we get there at about 8pm?" "Yeah, sound, no worries."
It's looking a bit black over Bill's mother's
Idiom USED Frequently BY Older Generations
When dark clouds appear on the horizon, signalling that it's about to rain. The "Bill" in question is usually said to be William Shakespeare, but sometimes Kaiser Wilhelm.
"It's looking a bit black over Bill's mother's... I bet it'll rain."
Submitted August 2020 by blaisem
English Midlands, United Kingdom
Expression USED Frequently BY older Midlanders
Slang for going the long way around, based on "the Wrekin", a large hill in east Shropshire, England.
"Sorry I'm late. I got on the wrong bus and it took me round the Wrekin!"
Submitted August 2020 by blaisem
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!"
English English speaking countries
Acronym USED On Occasion BY Gen Z'ers
(n.) • An acronym for 'love of my life'. Often used on Instagram as a caption for a picture of your partner.
"Look at him. #loml"
English English speaking countries
to throw someone in at the deep end
Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Most People
(v.) • To put someone into a new situation without enough preparation or introduction. Refers to the deep end of a swimming pool.
"They really threw me in at the deep end but I'm getting used to it now."