English United Kingdom

wicked

Slang USED On Occasion BY People Over 30

(evil) • Another word for cool, awesome, great, amazing or fun

"What did you think of the rollercoaster?" "It was wicked!"

"What did you think of the rollercoaster?" "It was great!"

Confirmed by 8 people

English United States

going postal

Expression USED On Occasion BY People Over 30

A reference to the highly-publicized string of workplace shootings by United States Postal Service (USPS) workers, beginning in 1986. This expression is used to refer to someone suddenly becoming extremely angry.

"Don't go postal or anything, but your coffee might be cold by now."

Spanish Colombia

necio

Expression USED Very frequently BY People Over 30

(adj.) • Word used to describe someone who doesn't follow the rules/behave.

"Estos niños son muy necios, nunca se comportan."

"These kids are very necios, they never behave."

Confirmed by 6 people

German German speaking countries

Halt die Ohren steif!

Expression USED Frequently BY People Over 30

(Hold your ears stiff!) • Used during a goodbye and when you're trying to cheer someone up.

"Tschüss, bis bald, halt die Ohren steif!"

"Bye, see you soon, hold your ears stiff!"

Confirmed by 3 people