Tongue in Cheek
Tongue in Cheek (or sometimes called “tongue and cheek”) = to be joking, kidding Ex: He’s always speaking “tongue in […]
Tag: Slang
Birthday Suit
Birthday Suit = naked, wearing no clothes Ex: Sorry I can’t open the door right now. I’m wearing my “birthday suit.” Ex: […]
Knockout (person)
Knockout (describing a person) = an extremely attractive person Ex: Look at that girl. Wow, what a “knockout!” She is so […]
Pet Peeve
Pet Peeve = something specific that really annoys you Ex: My “pet peeve” is people talking with their mouth full of […]
Thick Skin
Thick Skin (to have thick skin or to be thick skinned) = to not be sensitive to criticism, to not […]
Pipe Down
Pipe Down = be quiet Ex: “Pipe down!” I’m trying to study and you’re making too much noise. Ex: “Pipe down,” and […]
‘Em
‘Em = short for “them” Ex: Those are the thieves who stole our money. Get “’em!” Ex: Love “’em” or hate “’em,” eating vegetables are […]
To Hit On Someone
To Hit On Someone = to flirt with, show someone you’re interested in them Ex: Dude, that girl is “hitting on you.” […]
Straight Up
Straight Up = truthfully, honestly Ex: The other team was just “straight up” better. That’s why they won. Ex: Be “straight up” […]
Swig
Swig = taking a big drink Ex: He was in a hurry, so he “swigged” his soda and left. Ex: Many immature […]