The Spanish language has spread to many corners of the world, and thus it has developed an extensive vocabulary of slang terms for different nationalities. Whether you are in Spain or Mexico, there are slang terms for Americans in any Spanish-speaking nation—and more than one! … Read more
In the 1980s, friendship had its own unique flavor, and so did the slang that came with it. Whether you were hanging out at the arcade, cruising in your buddy’s car, or just chilling at home, you probably had a few go-to terms to call … Read more
The 1980s were a blast from the past where everything cool had its own special word. This was the decade that turned up the volume on fun slang, giving us phrases like “rad,” “gnarly,” and “totally tubular.” It was a time when style, music, and … Read more
Studying can be a grind, especially when you’re up against deadlines or trying to cram a semester’s worth of knowledge into your brain overnight. In Britain, just like anywhere else, students have their own lingo to describe the highs and lows of hitting the books. … Read more
Australians love their dogs, and they’ve got plenty of slang to prove it! Whether you’re talking about a working dog, a scruffy stray, or just your beloved pet, there’s a unique Aussie term for it. Some are affectionate, others a little cheeky, but they all … 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
During the 1920s, alcohol was illegal in the United States due to Prohibition, but that didn’t stop people from drinking. With speakeasies, bootleggers, and hidden flasks, new slang terms for alcohol emerged to help people talk about booze without drawing too much attention. Some of … Read more
Greetings and farewells are an area of language ripe for slang. We use them every day, and it’s something that’s particularly important to add a bit of uniqueness and emotion to. Depending on the context, saying goodbye can be really sad! In Australia this is … Read more
Drunkenness, in any dialect, tends to be something that attracts a good deal of slang. Canadian slang is no different, as they have countless terms for referring to this particular state. Today, we’re going to look at some of the most common and some of … Read more
Beer is one of the oldest beverages humanity still produces. It is drunk in virtually every corner of the world, and so it’s not surprising that almost every language, indeed every regional dialect, has more than a few slang terms for the alcoholic drink. Canada … Read more