English Slang Dictionary

this term did originate in the US and like much slang in the US has now been adopted by english speakers world wide Comment by: ezekiel Rated:5/5

I'm pretty sure everyone uses this Comment by: mookie

love ya EM Comment by: SH SDKJH

thanx, given to my girlfriend Comment by: great Rated:2/5

5-0 Say it like (Five-Oh) Comment by: Mr. Moe Rated:3/5

what this is bollocks! no flippen one in america says 5-0 are yo round the ben? Comment by: paige

I say it. same as the po or cops Comment by: mike

It's an old term not used as much these days. It comes from an old TV cop-show called Hawaii Five-0. Comment by: J.J.

Theres also Po po now and pigs... Comment by: P.J

their just f$#@ing pigs lets kill them all Comment by: jack the ripper

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1) mutual oral sex at the same time. 2) the year 1969

"I got my first real six-string. Bought it at the five-and-dime. Played it till my fingers bled. It was the summer of '69 " [from the Song Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams]

And I thought the Summer of '69 was about felacio! Comment by: The Critic Rated:3/5

69 is kewl! Comment by: Yeahah

who doesn't know what this means? honestly now. Comment by: Simba

LMFAO!!!!!!!!! ITS THE BEST! Comment by: Ashley

the French have a phrase for this too ... but i forgot what it was within the first 20 seconds Comment by: Lowell

....that song is bogus, Brian Adams grew up in Canada, they didn't have a five and dime there.... Comment by: Toots

86'ed

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To be thrown out, usually from a nightclub or bar, and banned from re-entry for an extended period of time.

"Yeah since you left me lying around. Pretty beat up, Since you 86-ed me..." [from the Song Pretty Beat Up by The Rolling Stones]

American here, never heard this. I am 23 and I have lived on the West Coast and Mid-West never heard of this slang. Ever. Ever....Ever Comment by: Kido

How 'bout when a restaurant is out of something? They tell the wait staff to "86" the item. Also you get buried in a 8' long coffin 6' under... creepy, huh? Comment by: JP

I've worked in a restaurant and I was told that "86"ing an item is an old military term for needing to restock on that item. Comment by: Chris G

Still around. To "86" something is to strike it off a list, perhaps in preparation for restocking. Comment by: farcat

this is a term I have heard lots of times in washington. like "I can't go there... Last time I got so drunk they 86ed me" Comment by: wes

To my understanding, this term originates from the US MArines. 86. To throw away or get rid of something. From the number of the form originally used to remove an item from a stock record. You could 86 something by throwing it off the side of a ship. (though I wouldn't recommend it) Comment by: Kathy

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I'm an ABC. What do you think about that Honky Bitches? Comment by: Chow

Chow, settle down! You ABCs are starting to get uppity! Comment by: White Titant

Is this true or just scatalogical humour? Comment by: The Critic

This is the true definition of "Ace": When one exerts soo much force while taking a "Duce" that it is unnessesary to whipe because the fecies came out clean. A precautionary whipe is usually used to ensure an "Ace" has been achieved. Comment by: Joe Dipshit Rated:3/5

An "Ace" is also a fighter pilot with 5 or more air-to-air victories, e.g., Bob Johnson. Comment by: Falcon Rated:3/5

Yeah they do. If you get an 'A' on a test then you aced it. Comment by: Americana

It comes from the tennis term, "ace." A perfect serve that your opponent cannot touch is an ace. When you perform a perfect serve, you ace your opponent...they cannot touch it. Comment by: Jared82CA Rated:4/5

yeah, I didn't realise it was so weird. you can 'ace' the eam. or something can just be ace/cool..? i use it! haha Comment by: meee

Acting the fool

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Much like "Acting the Maggot". Someone who is acting foolishly and causing problems or annoying others. Heard more often in urban environs.

I've never heard Acting the fool, but "a"~ not as a name, but like: "He's out acting a fool." Comment by: ohnoone

"out acting a fool" sounds brittish to me. Comment by: Trisscar Rated:4/5

that shyt aint british. its black people tawk. "dat ni66uh acting a fool" (pronounced 'actin a foo') Comment by: Denahli

It's act a fool. No one says acting the fool. Comment by: Lia Rated:3/5

it is definitely: "acting a fool" Comment by: ezekiel Rated:3/5

i have heard it your acting a fool Comment by: Black

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I enjoy Acting the Maggot. Some people say I'm an a-hole... Comment by: Joe

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Believe this was meant to be dessert, Brit for.... Comment by: penny912

English slang as well, synonymous with pudding and Dessert Comment by: Mikers Rated:4/5

Eh.... its used more to describe the party after a major event.... we say dessert when we want dessert. Comment by: Nevidge

Used for the tickets sold for a formal dinner event that only allow attendance after the meal is finished.. examples being weddings, formal dress balls and dinner dances. Comment by: Arts Bál

I use it and I'm English. Comment by: Edwin Okli

"I was invited to the afters of a wedding" means I was invited to come to the wedding after the meal and the speeches etc. Some people would be highly insulted to be only invited to the afters. Comment by: Joe

aggro

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Abbreviation of "aggravation". Something annoying.

"Racist bastards who push it too far. Till a riot explodes like a petrol bombed car. ANGER - HATE - AGGRO - RAGE"

Oi Polloi - sticking the boot in since 1981 Comment by: poet Rated:5/5

aggro is just general violence Comment by: andy mackay

In the States, "aggro" is an abbreviation of "aggressive," specifically describing someone in the act of angry, violent assault. Commonly seen on the Jerry Springer Show and at drunk frat parties across the US. Comment by: sally Rated:4/5

'I'm not going to THAT pub again. That guy's there and I don't need the aggro!' Comment by: Funkyfairycakes

It looks as if the usage (meaning) in the US is different from the usage in Commonwealth countries (UK, Australia, NZ etc.). The US usage seems to lean towards actual violence (like a short form of 'aggression'), and in Commonwealth countries more towards bother, trouble and harassment (like a short form of 'aggravation'). A typical Commonwealth English usage would be, "Lisa? Haven't seen her for months. She was always on at me for some f*ckin' thing or other, and it was just too much aggro, so I left." Or maybe, "I found out she was married, though the bitch had never told me, and I didn't need that kind of aggro." Comment by: Gairlochan Rated:4/5

USA USA USA USA USA USA WOOT WOOT Comment by: Penelope Rated:5/5

I use this all the time Comment by: Mich Rated:5/5

i learned aggro to mean "aggressive" not annoying (from my british girlfriend, coincidentally, as it is used pretty commonly in the us these days as well) as in " i said no and he went all aggro on me, trying to hit me and shit" Comment by: bob f

it sounds more like... "ite" like "alright" Comment by: yo-yo

how stupid kan yu gt? itz supposed 2 sound lyke "ite" yu kan say aight, ite, aite, or my personal fav, ayte. dam. dnt yu kno any black ppl? Comment by: Debahli

i can't stand it when some jerk off says "aight"... makes em sound as retarded as they look.... it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.... Comment by: Toots Rated:2/5

i f*cking hate it when people say this =_= Comment by: kawaii-ne

ain't

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(1) "is not", "am not", "are not". Example: "I ain't the guy you're looking for". (2)to indicate disagreement

"You ain't nothin' but a hound dog. Cryin' all the time. Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and You ain't no friend of mine." [from the Song Hounddog by Elvis Presley]

Improper English, most avoid using it. Unless your a "redneck", or a "hick". (Country person) Comment by: Girl

Yeah, right. As long as you don't say this when you're being graded on your oratory, you should be fine. (Besides, anyone who says "hick" or "redneck" is degrading themselves more than they're degrading then they're intending to degrade the person they're calling that. XP) Comment by: Allieyy Rated:5/5

ain't yall kno who use this. i ain't no redneck or a "hick" black ppl say this 2. gt yo shyt straight beezy Comment by: Denahli

dood ur trying to hard to act black Comment by: MENACE Rated:3/5

ain't is in the dictionary peaple Comment by: cat Rated:3/5

"ain't" ain't a word Comment by: papillon

grooving to the tunes?lol! Comment by: sarah

hoo made this uz no one says groving to the tunes anymore Comment by: EL!Z@BTH

No ones needs tos plays deze airs gitarz just lizten too mee. Comment by: Skwisgaar

you all cant spell worth shit!!!! Comment by: Funkshit

What does an air guitar sound like? Comment by: Dex

Is it a slang? Really? Comment by: SENS8

airhead

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a stupid person. A person with only air in their head.

"I see I finally got inside your mind. Bounced off the sides a couple hundred times. That's when I realized the big empty space Inside I'd find. " [from the Song Airhead by OS101]

Most of the posters to this dictionary seem to be "airheads" Comment by: The Critic Rated:2/5

Often said about blonde-haired women. Comment by: Rachael

a friend of mine likes "airheads." they're so stupid! i hate those b****es! Comment by: RAWR!

An "air-head" is someone whose head would be filled with air if no one knew any better... or... There is air where brains should otherwise be... "When people smoke marijuana, their heads get filled with air..." -[hypothetical pot- head definition of air-head] See also: slow; dumb; blonde {ie. dumb blonde}; ignorant; idiotic; thoughtless; and the list goes on... Comment by: Joe Rated:3/5

aisn't

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isn't = past tense ain't = current tense aisn't = past becoming present or present becoming past - is used in a sense of uncertain tense. "He aisn't gonna go there is he?" FULL SLANG; improper english

LOL what country is this from? I'm American and I have NEVER heard this before in my life! Comment by: jmg

Yeah...I have never heard this used. Had a hard time pronouncing it too. Comment by: Kar

from the deep south, I say this periodically. Comment by: max

Alabama Death Penalty

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eating out a large woman while she is sitting on your face

"Alabama Death Row: Eating out a large woman with corn-row pussy."

lame, noone says this, i think someone just made this up Comment by: rob Rated:1/5

does it matter? it's funny and f*cked up! Comment by: me

Why Alabama? Comment by: jenn Rated:1/5

Cause alabama is huuuge!and lots of huge bitches;) Comment by: Emiiee

WTH!? lol Iv nvr heard this and i have fished in alabama alot. Comment by: Boomstick

From Alabama. Never heard it. And Alabama's not huuuge! either. Though parts of it do have lots of huge bitches. Comment by: wtf Rated:1/5

Is this just Alabama or all the South? Comment by: Dex Rated:5/5

All Your Base Are Belong To Us

Posted by: shinigamiRating:1.8

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See Pwned, or Pwnzord. Having controll of all an opponets' bases or flags. Also used as All Your Base! Or AYB.

WTF. I have never heard ANYONE use this. It's not slang. Its from a poor translation in an old videogame that was made into a crappy song that people are crazy about. Its nothing like "pwnz" nor does it seem to have any relation to "pwnage" (which is used by many). Comment by: Anon Rated:1/5

ROFL. Thats right on the money Comment by: P4-rage Rated:5/5

all ur base are belong to us Comment by: _SKiTZO Rated:5/5

Best saying EVER. 100% correct. Comment by: 1337 Rated:5/5

T_T Your kiddin me right?.. I aint heard that lame exscuse for slang. Comment by: Killa

Thats completely right... Its from Zero-Wing (a Japanese arcade game)... It was just very bady translated.... see Wikipedia Comment by: John Rated:5/5

Allophone

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A resident of Québec who speaks a first language other than English or French. Used only by linguists in other English-speaking countries, this word has come to be used by journalists and broadcasters, and then by the general public, in some parts of Canada.

alright

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alright means OK, copasetic

"I used to say I couldn't do it, but I did it. After telling everybody that I wasn't with it. Though it brings tears to my eyes, I can feel it, And I know inside I'm gonna be ALRIGHT." [from the Song I'm Gonna Be Alright by Jennifer Lopez]

Copacetic is itse'f slang, albeit from the 1950's Comment by: asano_man

omg ive never heard any1 say this in australia, and i live here.. we call it beer like every1 else Comment by: josh

I've been here since I was born and i've never heard it called Amber Nectar Comment by: Borgey

Sorry to break it to you guys but it actually did used to be called this and still is if you travel around oz. Comment by: Sparki

I'm Australian and I've certainly heard it, though it's not common. Comment by: Gairlochan

I thought it was amber fluid Comment by: Mamaa

Ive lived in australia all my life and never heard this one. Ive heard booze and grog but not amber nectar that is not current slang Comment by: tom

uh????????? I have never heard of this..... Comment by: Alex

Absolutely correct, like Salvation army referred to as Salvo's. Aussies like 'o's, Robbie becomes Robbo, Jim-Jimbo Comment by: Lee Rated:5/5

dude, ive never used this in my freakin life. you suck. Comment by: ILLINOISSSS

Actually, they used this in the popular TV show The Wire. Comment by: tinyrobo Rated:3/5

Ambo is common slang where I'm from here in Australia. Comment by: Kk

I have been called this by a New Zealander chick. Comment by: medic162

Anaconda

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Dick, penis

"My anaconda don't My anaconda don't My anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hun Oh my gosh, look at her butt Oh my gosh, look at her butt Oh my gosh, look at her butt Look at her butt (look at her butt)" [from the Song Anaconda by Nicki Minaj]

anglophone

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A English speaking Canadian. Or a Canadian who doesn't speak French - only English.

"Anglophone/Francophone YouTube Video by The Canuck Twins (Press Details)"

I've never heard of this before and i've lived in canada my whole life Comment by: Sarah Rated:1/5

it's commonly used in quebec to differentiate between english speakers and french speakers who are known as francophones. Comment by: matthew Rated:4/5

how old are you sarah? 5? Comment by: Denise Rated:2/5

I live in Montreal and I hear the word almost daily. Also, on a related note, "allophone" is a person whose first language is neither French nor English. Comment by: Slavito Rated:3/5

its the oposite of a fancophone Comment by: lilmisscanuck

Is it possible this is derived from "Anglophobe" and "Anglophile"? Those meant English lovers and English haters back in the 1800s. Comment by: Conor Rated:3/5