Commonly-Used American Slang - Page 18 - 280+ Expressions
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spud
Do you want rice or spuds for dinner?
Meaning: potatoes
square
My father looks square in his jacket.
Meaning: old-fashioned
steamed up
Don't get so steamed up over the issue.
Meaning: angry
stink
This whole operation stinks.
Meaning: is repulsive
straight
I want you to give me a straight answer.
Meaning: honest
stressed
I am really stressed by all the recent world events.
Meaning: upset
sucker
Don't be a sucker.
Meaning: be deceived
take a hike
I am tired of all your complaining. Take a hike.
Meaning: leave
taken
He was taken for all his money at the casino.
Meaning: cheated out of
taking care of business
I have been taking care of business.
Meaning: doing what I have to do
threads
Those look like expensive threads he is wearing.
Meaning: clothes
tool around
I don't want to tool around all night. It is time to go home.
Meaning: drive around
totaled
My car was totaled in the accident with the garbage truck.
Meaning: completely wrecked
