SettingsAmerican slang
Ain't
The contraction of negated auxiliary verbs in English is most often achieved by suffixing "-n't", an abbreviated form of "not", to the root of a verb with or without changes to the root.
The contraction of negated auxiliary verbs in English is most often achieved by suffixing "-n't", an abbreviated form of "not", to the root of a verb with or without changes to the root.
Aunt Jemima
Aunt Jemima is a trademark for pancake flour, syrup, and other breakfast foods currently owned by the Quaker Oats Company of Chicago.
Aunt Jemima is a trademark for pancake flour, syrup, and other breakfast foods currently owned by the Quaker Oats Company of Chicago.
Baby mama
A baby mama is generally defined as a mother who is not married to her child's father, although the term often is used with other meanings as well.
A baby mama is generally defined as a mother who is not married to her child's father, although the term often is used with other meanings as well.
Baltimore dialect
The Baltimore dialect, also known as Baltimorese, is a dialect of American English in the Mid-Atlantic United States that originated among the White blue-collar residents of South and Southe...
The Baltimore dialect, also known as Baltimorese, is a dialect of American English in the Mid-Atlantic United States that originated among the White blue-collar residents of South and Southe...
Boondoggle (project)
A boondoggle is a project that arguably wastes time and money, yet is often continued due to extraneous policy motivations.
A boondoggle is a project that arguably wastes time and money, yet is often continued due to extraneous policy motivations.
Boston accent
The Boston dialect is the dialect characteristic of English spoken in the city of Boston and much of eastern Massachusetts.
The Boston dialect is the dialect characteristic of English spoken in the city of Boston and much of eastern Massachusetts.
California slang
California slang is slang used in California English, or which originates in California.
California slang is slang used in California English, or which originates in California.
Central Pennsylvania accent
Central Pennsylvania speech is closely related to Western Pennsylvania speech, which is generally referred to as Pittsburgh English, although the speech extends beyond just the city of Pittsburg...
Central Pennsylvania speech is closely related to Western Pennsylvania speech, which is generally referred to as Pittsburgh English, although the speech extends beyond just the city of Pittsburg...
Contractions of negated auxiliary verbs in English
The contraction of negated auxiliary verbs in English is most often achieved by suffixing "-n't", an abbreviated form of "not", to the root of a verb with or without changes to the root.
The contraction of negated auxiliary verbs in English is most often achieved by suffixing "-n't", an abbreviated form of "not", to the root of a verb with or without changes to the root.
Dumb Dora
A dumb Dora is considered to be 1920s American slang for a completely idiotic woman.
A dumb Dora is considered to be 1920s American slang for a completely idiotic woman.
G-Man (slang)
G-Man is a slang term for Special agents of the United States Government.
G-Man is a slang term for Special agents of the United States Government.
Git-R-Done
The phrase "git-r-done" or "get 'er done" (or "git er done") is a southern United States colloquialism meaning to finish an action, to get the job done.
The phrase "git-r-done" or "get 'er done" (or "git er done") is a southern United States colloquialism meaning to finish an action, to get the job done.
Going postal
Going postal, in American English slang, means becoming extremely and uncontrollably angry, often to the point of violence, and usually in a workplace environment.
Going postal, in American English slang, means becoming extremely and uncontrollably angry, often to the point of violence, and usually in a workplace environment.
Good ol' boy
Good ol' boy is an American slang term that can have both positive and negative meanings, depending on context and usage.
Good ol' boy is an American slang term that can have both positive and negative meanings, depending on context and usage.
Groovy
Groovy is a slang colloquialism popular during the 1960s and 1970s, springing out of African American culture.
Groovy is a slang colloquialism popular during the 1960s and 1970s, springing out of African American culture.
Hall pass
A hall pass is a pass or token used in American and Canadian public schools to show that a student has been authorized to be out of his/her classroom while lessons are in progress.
A hall pass is a pass or token used in American and Canadian public schools to show that a student has been authorized to be out of his/her classroom while lessons are in progress.
Hatchet man
A hatchet man was originally a pioneer or axeman serving in a US military unit.
A hatchet man was originally a pioneer or axeman serving in a US military unit.
Hatchet man (politics)
A hatchet man was originally a pioneer or axeman serving in a US military unit.
A hatchet man was originally a pioneer or axeman serving in a US military unit.
Miss Ann
USS Aquamarine (PYc-7) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy during World War II. Later known as Miss Ann, the ship was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Plac...
USS Aquamarine (PYc-7) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy during World War II. Later known as Miss Ann, the ship was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Plac...
Mister Charlie
Mister Charlie is a perjorative expression used within the African-American community to refer to an imperious white man, or occasionally, a black man who is arrogant and perceived as "acting white".
Mister Charlie is a perjorative expression used within the African-American community to refer to an imperious white man, or occasionally, a black man who is arrogant and perceived as "acting white".
New England English
New England English refers to the dialects of English spoken in the New England area.
New England English refers to the dialects of English spoken in the New England area.
New York dialect
The New York dialect is a dialect of the English language that is spoken by many people in New York City and much of its surrounding metropolitan area.
The New York dialect is a dialect of the English language that is spoken by many people in New York City and much of its surrounding metropolitan area.
Outside (Alaska)
In Alaska, Outside or the Outside refers to any non-Alaska location.
In Alaska, Outside or the Outside refers to any non-Alaska location.
Pennsyltucky
"Pennsyltucky" is a slang portmanteau used to characterize— usually humorously, but sometimes deprecatingly— the rural and exurban part of the state of Pennsylvania outside the Pitt...
"Pennsyltucky" is a slang portmanteau used to characterize— usually humorously, but sometimes deprecatingly— the rural and exurban part of the state of Pennsylvania outside the Pitt...
Pennsylvania Dutch English
Pennsylvania Dutch English is a dialect of English that has been influenced by Pennsylvania German.
Pennsylvania Dutch English is a dialect of English that has been influenced by Pennsylvania German.
Philadelphia dialect
The Philadelphia dialect is the dialect of English spoken in Philadelphia; and extending into Philadelphia's suburbs in the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey.
The Philadelphia dialect is the dialect of English spoken in Philadelphia; and extending into Philadelphia's suburbs in the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey.
Pittsburgh English
Pittsburgh English, popularly known by outsiders as Pittsburghese, is the traditional dialect of American English spoken by many residents of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding Western Pe...
Pittsburgh English, popularly known by outsiders as Pittsburghese, is the traditional dialect of American English spoken by many residents of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding Western Pe...
Plumpy
PLUMPY (slang) Adjective. Used to describe a person or object indirectly enacting a plump feature or activity.
PLUMPY (slang) Adjective. Used to describe a person or object indirectly enacting a plump feature or activity.
Podunk
In American English, Podunk, podunk, or Podunk Hollow denotes or describes a place of small size or "suburb", and is often used in the upper case as a placeholder name in a context o...
In American English, Podunk, podunk, or Podunk Hollow denotes or describes a place of small size or "suburb", and is often used in the upper case as a placeholder name in a context o...
Redneck
Redneck is a historically derogatory slang term used in reference to poor, uneducated white farmers, especially from the southern United States.
Redneck is a historically derogatory slang term used in reference to poor, uneducated white farmers, especially from the southern United States.
Regional vocabularies of American English
Regional vocabularies of American English vary.
Regional vocabularies of American English vary.
Shawty (slang)
In hip-hop slang, the word shorty or shawty, has multiple meanings.
In hip-hop slang, the word shorty or shawty, has multiple meanings.
Sheilaism
Sheilaism is a shorthand term for a highly individualistic system of religious belief, which co-opts strands of multiple religions.
Sheilaism is a shorthand term for a highly individualistic system of religious belief, which co-opts strands of multiple religions.
Shitbox
The term "shitbox" is American slang for a car that is prone to breaking and completely un-dependable.
The term "shitbox" is American slang for a car that is prone to breaking and completely un-dependable.
Slayer Slang: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lexicon
Slayer Slang: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lexicon is an academic publication relating to the fictional Buffyverse established by TV series, Buffy and Angel.
Slayer Slang: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lexicon is an academic publication relating to the fictional Buffyverse established by TV series, Buffy and Angel.
Square (slang)
Square used as slang may mean many things when referring to a person or in common language.
Square used as slang may mean many things when referring to a person or in common language.
Wet noodle
A wet noodle is a strip or string of pasta that has become soft and flaccid after being soaked in water.
A wet noodle is a strip or string of pasta that has become soft and flaccid after being soaked in water.
Whatever (slang)
Whatever is a slang term meaning "whatever you say" and "I don't care what you say".
Whatever is a slang term meaning "whatever you say" and "I don't care what you say".
Wigger
Wigger is a pejorative slang term for a white person who emulates mannerisms, language, and fashions associated with African-American culture, particularly hip hop in the United States or the Gr...
Wigger is a pejorative slang term for a white person who emulates mannerisms, language, and fashions associated with African-American culture, particularly hip hop in the United States or the Gr...
Yardbird
A Yardbird is post-Second World War African American slang for "prisoner", from the notion of prison yards.
A Yardbird is post-Second World War African American slang for "prisoner", from the notion of prison yards.