Tag: Culture and Gestures

April 2, 2015February 26, 2020Culture and Gestures

The Birds and the Bees

The Birds and the Bees = the conversation parents have with children to explain sexual reproduction Ex: My dad looked really embarrassed […]

January 28, 2015February 26, 2020Culture and Gestures

Cross Fingers

Cross Fingers Two opposite meanings: = 1) If you hold the crossed fingers for others to see, then you’re wishing for good […]

January 14, 2015February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Cold Shoulder

Cold Shoulder = a form of body language to show that you’re ignoring someone Ex:  After our argument. she just gave me […]

November 11, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

To Moon Someone

To Moon Someone = to bend over, pull down your pants and show someone your naked butt Ex:  We did a prank […]

October 16, 2014May 26, 2020Culture and Gestures

Redneck

Redneck = a derogatory term for poor white person who lives in rural southern United States *They believe in personal freedom, and […]

August 12, 2014October 4, 2019Culture and Gestures

Trolling

Trolling   = making an unsolicited or controversial comment (usually on the internet) with the purpose of provoking an emotional reaction from […]

July 29, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Bucket List

Bucket List = a list of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime  Ex:  I […]

July 9, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Photobomb

Photobomb = an unexpected person or thing that gets in the way of a photograph being taken Ex: The beautiful wedding photo […]

July 3, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Hang Loose (Hand Gesture)

Hang Loose ( Hand Gesture) *Also sometimes called “Shaka” sign, it was popularized in Hawaiian surf culture. =  Cool, thanks, all right

July 3, 2014February 19, 2020Culture and Gestures

Devil’s Horns

Devil’s Horns (hand gesture) = Rock and Roll/ Heavy Metal music symbol