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