SLANG WORDS

SLANG WORDS VOCABULARY AND EXAMPLES

Jargon- This is special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

Learn some Slang Words Slang is a type of language consisting of words and phrases that are: * considered to be very informal * more common in speech than in writing * typically restricted to a particular context or group of people

Types of Slang Offensive slang These words should be used with care. Although they are not particularly "hot", they can be offensive to the person they are applied to. For example, if you call somebody an "airhead", that person could be insulted although anybody listening would not be shocked.

Vulgar slang Vulgar slang words should be used with extreme care. In general we recommend that non-native speakers do not use this language. If used inappropriately, you could easily shock both the person you are talking to and anyone listening. You could cause resentment and anger.

Taboo slang In general, taboo words are the most shocking in the language and should be avoided. We recommend that non-native speakers do not use this language. As with vulgar slang, you could easily shock both the person you are talking to and anyone listening. You could cause extreme resentment and anger, with unpredictable results.

airhead Meaning a silly, stupid person For example: 1. Joel says only airheads watch the shopping channel. 2. Just because I'm a blonde woman who likes shopping and going to the gym some people call me an airhead, and I'm not! This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

crap Meaning something worthless (n.) | worthless (adj.) For example: 1. Stevie reckoned it was a crap game, but I thought it was pretty cool. 2. Did you see that new reality TV show last night? It was so bad I had to turn it off after ten minutes! I can't watch crap like that. Note: The word "crappy" has the same meaning as, and can be used in the same way as, "crap" when it's used as an adjective, as in "it was a crappy game".

dork Meaning a socially awkward person For example: 1. My son is upset because some kids at school called him a dork. 2. You call my little brother a dork again and I'll beat the crap out of you! You got that? Note: This word is usually used among young people, and has a similar meaning to "geek", "dweeb", "nerd", etc. This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

dweeb Meaning a studious but socially inept person For example: !. This new guy at school's a real dweeb, but he'll help you out if you've got some problem with math or whatever. 2. We know this pair of dweebs who think they're dating, but they only get together in cyberspace. Origin: First appeared in the U.S. in the 1980's, possibly as a combination of the words "dwarf" and "feeb" (from feeble). This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

geezer Meaning an old person For example: 1. I'm late because I got stuck behind some old geezer at the bank who took ages to sort out his stuff. 2. One day I'll be one of those old geezers who sit in the park all day playing chess and checkers.

jerk Meaning a stupid person For example: 1. Ted was being a real jerk at the party. He was hitting on all the girls, even if their boyfriends were right there with them. 2. He's usually a nice guy, but if he drinks too much alcohol he turns into a jerk.

nerd Meaning a studious person with few social skills For example 1.The nerds at our school spent lunchtime in the library or in the computer lab. 2.Bill might have been a nerd in high school, but he's certainly done well in his career.

pissed Meaning drunk For example 1. The first time I got pissed was at my cousin's wedding. I drank too much champagne. 2. I can't believe you drove home while you were pissed. How stupid can you be?

pissed (2) Meaning angry, annoyed For example 1. Andy was pissed because I'd forgotten to bring back the book I'd borrowed. 2. Be careful if you speak to the boss. He's pissed about the mistakes we made in production. Note: same as "pissed off" This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

yokel Meaning a simple, poorly-educated person from the countryside For example 1. We used to see whole families of yokels come into town sometimes. They'd be wearing really old clothes, have terrible haircuts, and they'd speak in this weird accent that was hard to understand. 2. Fran's mother used to say she'd give Fran to the yokels who lived up in the mountains if she was a bad girl.