- Babbage. Meaning: fake.
- Example:
- “I know for sure that Alicia’s LV bag is babbage.”
- Example:
- Close call. Meaning: a very dangerous situation.
- Example:
- “Drew had a close call with her teacher when she opened her notes during the test yesterday.”
- Example:
- Dead presidents. Meaning: money.
- Example:
- “Ray, lend me some dead presidents. My Mom won’t give me.”
- Example:
- Fuzz. Meaning: police.
- Example:
- “Damien was picked by the fuzz last year after he stole some CDs.”
- Example:
- Gasser. Meaning: something hillarious.
- Example:
- “You shouldn’t miss Jackie Chan’s new film. It’s a real gasser!”
- Example:
- Hecka. Meaning: very.
- Example:
- “I really like your dress. It’s a hecka adorable.”
- Example:
- Mutt. Meaning: dog.
- Example:
- “Heath, what’s your mutt’s name? It’s so cute.”
- Example:
- Nada. Meaning: nothing.
- Example:
- “I asked my father to give me some money and he gave me nada.”
- Example:
- Radioactive. Meaning: very popular.
- Example:
- “It’s not possible for you to be her friend. She’s radioactive. You’re a geek.”
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Compiled and written by @iisumarni at @EnglishTips4U on Thursday, March 7, 2013
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