Slang in American English - S
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Schmuk (Yiddish word used
in English):
Fool, idiot.
That’s guy is such a schmuk.
Scorcher:
An extremely hot day.
It's a scorcher today...and every other day thanks to climate change. : (
Screw
up:
Make a mistake.
I screwed up, ok? I’m sorry.
Second-guess:
Criticize or wonder about decisions after learning the results.
Managers can't spend time second-guessing themselves.
Selfie:
A
photo you take of yourself.
People used to take pictures of other people, but now they just take selfies! The
ultimate selfie!
Selfie
stick:
A pole that attaches to a smart phone enabling users to take selfies. You probably already
guessed that though!
Selfie sticks are pretty cheap (~$10), but I don't like them.
Snail mail:
Postal mail.
I love getting snail mail.
Snarky:
Sarcastic, irritable, cranky.
Snarky people are super annoying.
Space
out:
Zone out. To day-dream and forget where you are or what you’re doing.
In class, sometimes it’s hard to focus; I often zone out on accident.
Split:
Leave.
I’m gonna split. See you guys later.
Split-up:
Break up.
She split-up with me because she’s moving to Australia.
Stash:
Hidden collection.
I stashed some food in my backpack before class.
Stick to
(something):
Keep doing.
I’ll stick to my plan and go home after practice.
Straight:
Clear. Also heterosexual (not gay).
Give me a straight answer.
Why do you care if he’s straight or not?
Straight up:
Being honest.
Straight up, are you telling the truth?
Strike up a conversation:
Start a conversation.
It’s hard to strike up a conversation with a stranger.
Stuck up:
Overly proud of yourself.
She’s stuck up.
Stunner:
Attractive person.
She’s a real stunner.
Sucker:
Someone who is easy to trick or deceive.
He’s a sucker when he’s around an attractive woman.
Sugar daddy or sugar
mama:
A rich boyfriend or girlfriend who supports you.
Having a sugar daddy is bad decision-making.
Sup:
What's up?
Hey dude! Sup?
Sweet:
Awesome, great, amazing.
That ride was sweet! Let’s get back in line!
Sweet tooth:
Really enjoy candy, chocolate, etc.
The other night, I had a serious sweet tooth.
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