Commonly-Used American Slang - Page 4 - 280+ Expressions
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catch some Z's
I need to catch some Z's before I go on my trip.
Meaning: get some sleep
cheesy
That is really a cheesy looking outfit.
Meaning: cheap
chicken
Don't be a chicken.
Meaning: coward
chintzy
That really was a chintzy present you got him.
Meaning: cheap
chow down
I need to find a place to chow down.
Meaning: eat a lot
clip
Watch out or they will clip you at that bar.
Meaning: cheat
clunker
I can't go on a date in that clunker.
Meaning: old car
cold fish
My date for the dance was a cold fish.
Meaning: dull
collar
I knew they would collar the robber sooner or later.
Meaning: arrest
come up for air
He has to come up for air or he will die from exhaustion.
Meaning: take a break
con
Don't try to con me.
Meaning: deceive
cool
This is a really cool place to work.
Meaning: good
cool down
Things should cool down in a day or two.
Meaning: calm down
cop
How did you get the road sign? I copped it.
Meaning: stole
cop
The cop showed me his badge.
Meaning: policeman
