Commonly-Used American Slang - Page 15 - 280+ Expressions
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pop for something
It is my turn to pop for the doughnuts.
Meaning: buy
pro
He is really a pro at his work.
Meaning: professional
prod
Can you give me a gentle prod next week so I won't forget?
Meaning: reminder
psyched up
The players are really psyched up for the game on Friday.
Meaning: mentally ready
psycho
She is a psycho. She should be in a hospital.
Meaning: mentally ill
puke
I feel like I am going to puke.
Meaning: vomit
push off
I am going to push off now.
Meaning: leave
put the moves on
You should give up trying to put the moves on her. She is married.
Meaning: seduce
put-on
It was an elaborate put-on which I almost believed.
Meaning: deception
quarterback
Who is going to quarterback the meeting?
Meaning: lead
quick buck
I need to make a quick buck.
Meaning: some easy money
rack
I have to hit the rack by ten or I'll be tired in the morning.
Meaning: bed
rack out
I am going to rack out for two hours.
Meaning: sleep
racket
There sure was a lot of racket outside last night.
Meaning: noise
rag
I can't believe we still get this same old rag.
Meaning: newspaper
