Common American slang terms for no include simple variations of the word, such as “nope” or “nuh-uh”. Beyond these, there are many more emphatic slang phrases used for no, such as “no sir”, “no way, “no way José,” or “not on your life”. Even more … Read more
Jails are, for better or worse, a big part of American civilization. The American prison population is one of the highest of any country in the world. They have been entrenched into American society for centuries, and so for many people jails have played a … Read more
The most common American slang terms for a car are “ride” or “wheels”. These are more or less universal throughout America and used just about everywhere. You might also hear terms like “auto” or in a tongue-in-cheek way, “horseless carriage”. “Beater” is a common term … Read more
Whether we like it or not, money plays a big role in our everyday lives. In the U.S., it’s no secret that money is a huge part of the picture, especially with the contrast between wealth and poverty. But one thing everyone has in common, … Read more
Saying “yes” is one of the simplest parts of everyday speech, yet it comes with a variety of slang alternatives that add personality and style to our conversations. From the laid-back “yeah” to the confident “you bet,” these expressions can give a little more flair … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself in a conversation about drinks and heard someone mention “giggle juice” or “rotgut,” you might’ve wondered what on earth they’re talking about. Well, these are just a few examples of the colorful slang Americans use to refer to alcohol. Whether … Read more
The most common American slang term for drunk is “wasted”. This is used just about everywhere to mean very drunk. Other slang terms include “clobbered”, “plowed”, and sometimes “adrip” in common, everyday speech. “Souped-up” is US Navy slang for drunk, and you may sometimes hear … Read more
The most common American slang terms for cigarette are “smoke” or “butt”. A cigaratte is also sometimes called a “stoge” in American slang. In rarer cases, a cigarette may also be referred to as a “cowboy killer”. Other general terms for cigarette may include a … Read more
America, you might say, runs on coffee. It’s everywhere, and everyone wants it. Whether it’s just your pick-me-up in the mornings or you burn the midnight oil to get through your studies or work, coffee has a place in most people’s lives in America. With that, … Read more
American slang terms for toilet include things like “the can”, “the john”, and more polite euphemisms like “restroom” or “washroom”. In some cases it may be referred to as the “water closet”. Other terms which are used but are less common in the States than … Read more