What did you say???. Slang consists of words and expressions which will not be found in the dictionary, and can be distortions of existing words or.

What did you say???

Slang consists of words and expressions which will not be found in the dictionary, and can be distortions of existing words or entirely invented terms. It is used in informal situations. It is not appropriate in formal situations.

Examples of Slang in the 21st century

24-7: Twenty-four hours a day-seven days a week.  "Seven Eleven is open 24-7." 

All that: of a superior nature; wonderful or attractive.  "Jaquin think he's all that.”

all up in my grill: the act of being in someone's face.  "Yo, you don't need to be all up in my grill unless you have a reason”

baby daddy: a male, often a boyfriend or an ex-boyfriend. Most often means the father of, or someone who provides for, a female's child. Derived from  "He is my baby's daddy.

Examples of Slang in the 21st century

Emo: Someone acting in a suicidal or depressed way.  comes from "emotional".  "Everytime Jr. gets dumped, he starts going emo on us, huggin' us & sayin' that he love us..."" 

you feel me?. A question asked to make sure someone understands you or where you’re coming from.   

1920’s Slang vs. 2015 Slang Big Cheese – .

Someone who is flashy

Bump Off - To murder

Bee's Knees - An extraordinary person, thing, idea

Level with me - be honest

Flossin’: show off ones belongings or wealth.

187. v. murder. Derived from the police call sign. 

all that. of a superior nature; wonderful or attractive.

Keep it real- Tell me the truth

Your Turn! For at least 10 of these, come up with modern day slang words/expressions that mean the same or similar to these 1920’s ones. Then, come up with 5 additional ones

that you use or hear often in your circle of friends.Carry a Torch - To have a crush on

someone

Hard Boiled - a tough, strong guy

Jalopy - Old car

Joint - A club, usually selling alcohol

Spiffy - An elegant appearance

Flat Tire - A dull insipid, disappointing date.

Fire extinguisher - a chaperone

Bull – a policeman

cake-eater: a lady’s man

hip to the jive: cool, trendy

rag-a-muffin: a dirty or disheveled individual

On the level - legitimate, honest

Scram - Ask someone to leave immediately

Dumb Dora - a stupid female

Hoofer – Dancer

Hotsy-Totsy – Pleasing

Neck - Kissing with passion

Whoopee - To have a good time

Daddy - a young woman's boyfriend or lover, especially if he's rich

Hayburner – (a car that uses a lot of gas

Attaboy - well done!;

Dolled up - dressed up

Pipe down - stop talking

Stuck On - Having a crush on