Word USED Frequently BY Newfoundlanders
Verb, used to describe the act of shopping with the express intent of not buying anything.
"Come on b’y, let’s go twack ‘til dinner time."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Word USED Frequently BY Newfoundlanders
Verb, used to describe the act of shopping with the express intent of not buying anything.
"Come on b’y, let’s go twack ‘til dinner time."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED On Rare Occasion BY Some people
A noun to be used in place of "thing"
"I forget what it's called, but pass me that chummy"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Everybody
Means awesome or good, or a less aggressive form of f*** yeah!
“I just won $1000 on a scratcher.” “Sweet as!”
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED Frequently BY Canadians
(n.) • Common way to drink coffee in Canada. 2 cream and 2 sugar.
“Hi, can I order a double-double please?”
Slang USED Very frequently BY Everybody
A hurrying word, like "let's go" or "come on", but sometimes used as a general exclamation of annoyance. Rooted in the Arabic exclamation "Ya Allah".
"יאללה נו, צריך לזוז!" "נו יאללה, שחרר אותי"
"Yallah, [we] gotta go!" "Yallah, let me go."
Submitted January 2024 by optimisticlucio
Slang USED On Rare Occasion BY Skaters, locals
It is usually used when you get caught doing something and/or hear about gossip. Skaters use it when someone gets caught by the cops. Locals use it as a reaction to gossip.
*after hearing about a skater friend getting caught by the cops* "Umbers, you got caught by the cops." *after hearing some gossip* "Umbers!"
Submitted February 2024 by emmettmo
Slang USED Frequently BY Everybody
Used on informal situations, to refer directly or indirectly to someone else. Mostly street slang. Also sometimes used as an exclamation indicating singularity of the referred person.
"Laura es una buena chabona" "¿Que haces chabón?" "Chabón, ¿que estas haciendo?" "¡Que chabón!"
"Laura is a good fellow" "Hey, how are you?" "Hey, what are you doing?" "What a guy!"
Submitted January 2024 by sanchokan
English
| Pittsburghese
Pittsburgh,
United States
Word USED Frequently BY People who grew up in Pittsburgh
Much like, "y'all" or "youse guys," it is a pronoun used when referring to a group of people.
"Yinz watch 'at game last night?"
Submitted January 2024 by isophist
English
Chicago,
United States
Word USED Frequently BY Everybody, but mostly seasoned parkers
The practice of placing objects in the space where one parks one's car on the street to prevent or deter another car from parking in the spot while one's car is elsewhere. In parts of the city where most of the available parking is on the street, this became a common practice during winter, as people who spent time and energy shoveling the snow around their parked cars didn't want someone else to then take advantage of it. Most point to severe blizzards in the late 1960s/early 1970s as the origin of this practice, though the term "dibs" referring to it is considered to have started with a Chicago Tribune Columnist in 1999. Chicago City Code officially identifies the practice as illegal, though enforcement is often inconsistent. Residents' opinions on the practice are often polarized and disagreements have at times led to acts of vandalism and/or violence between offended parties. Similar practices have been observed in Pittsburgh ("Parking Chair"), Baltimore (same), Boston ("Space Saving"), and Philadelphia ("Savesies").
"Don't park there, Tony. See that old toilet? Someone's got dibs on that spot, and it'd be unwise to provoke someone who can lift an object that heavy all by themself."
Submitted January 2024 by sachertortoise
Expression USED In the past BY Young males
Euphemism for menstrual period.
"She's in a bad mood, it must be shark week!"
Submitted February 2024 by darwin
Expression USED Very frequently BY Everybody
A common Turkish expression used to wish someone ease in their work or task. It's a form of well-wishing, showing empathy and support for someone's effort. It can be used in various contexts, from casual to professional settings, and is often said to someone who is working or about to undertake a task. The phrase embodies the communal and supportive spirit of Turkish culture, where acknowledging and encouraging each other's endeavors is customary.
After paying for their groceries at a busy supermarket, the customer says to the cashier, "Kolay gelsin!" as he leaves.
Submitted February 2024 by imran
Expression USED Very frequently BY Everybody
Used to express appreciation towards service staff, including but not limited to: cook, waiter, repairman, painter, barber, etc.
"Şefim, çorba çok güzeldi. Eline sağlık."
"Chef, the soup was very good. Health to your hand."
Submitted February 2024 by aliozbek
English
| Hiberno-English
Ireland,
Ireland
Expression USED Frequently BY Everybody
That's gas means 'that's funny'
"Did you hear about the funny thing that happened?" "Yeah, I did, that's gas"
Submitted February 2024 by acediscovery
Slang USED Very frequently BY Mostly men
Means penis but mostly used as meaning idiot, fool, or not a nice person. Langers means drunk. Langerated also drunk. A langerload means a huge quantity or number.
"Don't mind that Murphy fellow. He's an awful, fierce, desperate langer." "Peter had a langerload of pints and was totally langers."
Submitted February 2024 by gearoidmuar
Slang USED Very frequently BY Everybody, mother to child, romantic partners
Nanai could be understood as the act of caressing someone who you love, either to make them feel better, or just because you love them and want to show your love.
"Te hago nanai para que te sientas mejor "
"I’ll do you nanai you so you’ll feel better"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
English
East Coast,
United States
Standard Phrase USED On Rare Occasion BY Americans
Describes something in relation to another object that is diagonally across from something
"Their house is on the biatny from The Smith’s place."
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED On Occasion BY French people on the older side
(to fart higher than one’s ass) • It means reaching for something higher than you're capable of or should reach for acting like you are better than you are.
"Trump pete plus haut que son cul a tout moment!"
"Trump always farts higher than his ass!"
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young people
Charisma
"He's got girls hanging all over him because he's got serious rizz."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
