list of common american slang terms and phrases
List of Common American Slang Terms and Phrases
Well, 'selfie' has indeed made it to the hallowed pages of the Oxford Dictionary, which is a definite indication of the changing times. Buzzle brings you a definitive list of American slang terms and phrases, all for your amusement and pleasure.
Behold some really 'rad' vintage American slang ...
1. Swell (excellent)
2. Scram (get out)
3. Neat (cool)
4. Cool (awesome)
5. Funky (stylish)
Purists may squirm as much as they want to, but there's no denying the fact that the informal tongue has indeed taken over our lives in ways that were imperceptible, until now. Everywhere you look, you're bound to find people instagramming one selfie after another, YOLO-ing like there's no tomorrow.
While every region's idiosyncrasies do have a bearing upon the local slang spoken there, we've got to admit that no one can channel the informal tongue as well as the Americans do. Which is precisely why we've brought you the very best of American slang―read and learn.
List of American Slang Words and PhrasesA - D
All-nighter
Studying/working all night.Adorbs
Short for 'adorable'Awesome
Very good, exciting, enjoyableBlow
To fail at somethingBooty
Rear/buttBenjamins
USD 100 billsBeing broke
To have no moneyBeing busted
Getting caughtCheap shot
Hitting someone suddenlyChick*
Girl/womanCold fish
DullCrash
Attend a party uninvitedCut a rug
To danceDead
Empty/quietDeep pockets
Good source of moneyDiss someone
Offend someoneDo a snow job on
DeceiveDough
MoneyDork
Strange personDope
MarijuanaDrag
Very boringDynamite
PowerfulE - H
Easy mark
Likely victimEating away at
BotheringEying someone
Staring at someoneFar out
ExcellentFlaky
UnreliableFlip out
Lose controlFreaking out
Becoming very anxiousFly
Very attractive/looks niceGlitch
Hindrance, defectGreens
MoneyGoofy
Silly, stupidA Grand
A thousand (dollars)Grass
MarijuanaGroovy
PleasantGross
FilthyGrub
FoodGrungy
DirtyGuts
CourageHardware
WeaponsHick*
Rural personHigh
IntoxicatedHang ups
InhibitionsI - L
In the bag
SettledIn the doghouse
In troubleIn
TrendyJerk*
IdiotJock
AthleteJohn
BathroomJoint
A bar/Marijuana cigaretteJunkie
Drug addictKlutz
Clumsy personKnocked up
PregnantKnockout
Gorgeous personLegit
LegitimateLoser
Useless personLoosen up
RelaxM - Q
Maxed out
ExhaustedMegabucks
Lots of moneyMooch off
Steal somethingNerd
Socially ineptNo way!
Definitely not!/Really?(To be) off the grid
DisappearOops!
Exclaimed after making a mistakePhotobomb
A photo ruined by someone in the backgroundPig out
OvereatPsyched
EnthusiasticPlayer
A man with several girlfriendsPop quiz
A surprise examinationPsycho
Mentally unstable personPunk (someone)
Trick someonePop/Soda
Carbonated beverageQuarterback
LeadR - T
Ream someone out
Scold severelyRiot
FunnyRip off
Overcharge or stealRide
Car/TaxiRinky-dink
InferiorRug rats
ChildrenRocks
Ice cubesScarf down
Eat voraciouslySchmuck
Stupid personSelfie
A picture of yourselfSlammer
PrisonShot down
Disagreed withSquare
Old-fashionedSucker
Be fooledTacky
In poor tasteTrash (something)
Destroy/spoilU - Z
Uptight
TenseUp for grabs
On sale/availableVeg out
Relax/do nothingWhacko
Weird person(Set of) Wheels
CarWuss
Physically weak personYuck
DisgustingYOLO
You only live onceZonked
ExhaustedZip
NothingA Few American Expressions
"I'm feeling blue."
"I'm feeling sad."
"He's driving me up the wall!"
"He is irritating me."
"She's been getting under my skin lately."
"She's been bothering me lately."
"You wanna hang out sometime?"
"You want to meet up socially?"
"I'll be there in no time."
"I'll be there soon."
"Math? It's a piece of cake."
"I find math very easy."
"It just hit the spot."
"It was very good."
"You'd better watch your back!"
"Be careful!" (used as a threat)
"What's up?"
"How are you?"
"You bet!"
"Of course!"
"Tell me about it!"
"I agree with what you're saying."
"Way to go!"
"That's very good!"
"Go take a hike!"
"Just leave me alone."
"I'm really into (something) at the moment."
"I'm really interested (in something) at the moment."
"Gimme a break"
"I don't believe it!"
"Cut it out!"
"Stop doing that!"
"We'll have a blast!"
"We'll have lots of fun!"
"Suck it up."
"Bear with it."