TVs are a staple of most of our lives, so it’s not surprising that a lot of slang lingo arises to describe them. Whether it’s scolding parents trying to get their kids to stop watching too much TV, or just the general way in which … 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
The most common way to refer to your friends in Australian slang is simply “mate”. This is the most common and universal. You might also hear “cobber”, “mick” or more generic and widely used terms such as buddy and pal. “Mate” will do just fine … Read more
Spanish is spoken in some 28 different countries around the world, and so it’s hardly surprising that there tends to be quite a range of different slang terms for just about any common words. This is just as true of “girl” as it is of … 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 terms for dancing or dancers in the 1920s included “hoofer” and “heeler” for a good and a bad dancer respectively. A dance itself was often called a “hops”. If a dancer would not leave the dancefloor they were called a “floorflusher”. Other more specific … Read more
The most common slang term for police in the 1920s was “fuzz”. This was the most quintessentially 1920s term and was used broadly in the west, though mostly in the U.S. They might also be called a “bull” or a “scorcher” in some contexts. “Flattie” … Read more
The army is a place of profound camaraderie and comradeship, and so it’s not surprising that the army tends to give rise to a great deal of slang. A lot of this slang eventually seeps out into wider society and a lot of it does … 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
It’s the end of the night, and you’re looking for a way out. Most of the guests have left, but there are still some stragglers who don’t want the night to end. How do you tell them you’re going to bed without just declaring that … Read more