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 … 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
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
It’s hard to find a culture on the planet that doesn’t make use of alcohol to some extent or in one way or another. Alcohol has its problems, naturally, but like anything, when enjoyed in moderation it can be a fantastic social lubricant. This is … 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
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
American slang for yes includes common alterations of the word such as “yeah,” “yep,” or “yup”. Other, more emphatic slang terms for yes include “yessir!” or “yes ma’am!”, as well as phrases like “you bet” or “for sure!” Some more modern terms include things like … Read more
The most common American slang terms for diarrhea include “the runs” and “the shits”. It is also sometimes referred to as “Hershey squirts” in reference to the chocolate brand. Other slang terms for diarrhea in American English include the squirts, and in the Southern United … Read more
Money may or may not make the world go round, but one way or another it’s impossible to deny the constant, gnawing influence it has on our lives. In America in particular, money often rules the way, and being one of the richest nations in … Read more
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