source: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender Teach You English, Scottish and Irish Slang, Vanity Fair, Youtube; Free Dictionary by Farlex; Urban Dictionary; Cambridge Dictionary

10 American slang words 2021

Naturally, slang often appears in social media comments, but can even make their way into surveys, customer reviews and other feedback data. While the OdinAnswers Platform is smart enough to guess correctly (using machine learning) what part of speech any of these non-dictionary terms are likely to be part of, identifying the specific meaning of these brand and often changing terms can be more challenging.  For this reason, I began keeping track of various slang terms and their relative popularity, noting the appearance of any new ones, and figuring out what they mean. This may sound easy based on the context of the sentence they are used, but slang terms often change in meaning over time and are used differently geographically as well.

Since I started blogging about my list annually, it’s become one of our most popular blog posts of the year. So here is this year’s Top -10, as well as the historic top 10, however, I’ll start with the four brand new terms to the list this year.

1. “Rona” or “Vid”, “as in “The Rona” or “The Vid” which you’ve probably guessed refers to COVID-19. But “COVID-19” sounds way too formal for use in everyday speak with friends, plus a little humor is good medicine.
2. “Sus” is also one of those words that while used and understood relatively widely, does seem to be a bit less popular in the North East for some reason. The word itself means ‘Suspect’ or ‘Suspicious’ as in “That’s Sus” i.e. “That’s Suspicious” or “you’re so sus” as ”you’re so Suspicious”.
3. “Simp”. A “Simp” is someone who is subservient to someone else. Most often a male who wants to impress a woman, or women in general, and therefore does anything for them, putting anything else second. While it originally referred only to males, we’ve also seen it being used across genders lately.
4. “Poggers”, “Pog” or “Pog Champ” is the 4th new word on this years’ list. This one originated from online gaming. The popularity of “Poggers” was helped by COVID Quarantines, with more online gaming and communication via video channels including the Twitch Video platform. The term which comes from a game, initially became an emotive on the Twitch video platform, and refers to a specific emoticon available on Twitch which depicts a surprised-looking Pepe the Frog. The word “poggers” is used to express excitement during a game when something exciting occurs.
5. Yeet – Originally a straightforward Hip Hop dance move, Yeet has expanded incredibly and can now be used as an exclamation, a verb, or even a noun. “Yeet, it’s 2020!” “I’m going to Yeet this ball over the fence!”. Basically, it can be used to describe anything done with vigor.
6. Lit … A few years ago, as Lit began to change in meaning, it skyrocketed up in usage. Initially lit most often referred to being intoxicated (“He’s lit.” “Let’s get lit.”). Still, as the term changed in meaning to indicate that something is exciting, fresh or worthwhile, as when used in a phrase like “Come on down to the party, it’s lit!”.
7. Cap or Capping – A brand new term on our list this year, a “Cap” is no longer the funny insult/roast it was when you went to school. Nor is the primary meaning shooting someone as in “capping someone” or “putting a cap” in someone. A “Cap” as it is used today is a lie or saying something false. Conversely, “No Cap!” means something like “seriously” or “No BS.” Or “no lie!” It can also be used as a verb, i.e., “Stop Capping!”.
8. Bet… Just as Cap has a new purpose, so does Bet. Often slang terms can reverse in terms of the original meaning of the word. Bet has moved from a simple term indicating agreement, e.g., “want to go to the movies?” “Sure, Bet!” to the complete opposite, a term connoting doubt, sarcasm, and disagreement. In other words, a term that initially basically meant “yes” now means “no.” For instance, “Yo, can you help me clean my room?” “Bet (leaves walks out of the door).” The new meaning is basically a sarcastic “No.” That said, Bet can still be used in just its original meaning of “Yes, ok” as well. It’s just cooler than ok.
9. Dope – Dope is still dope. i.e., high in quality or mind-blowing. “Fire,” is a close synonym.
10. Fire… Fire is like Dope, it’s something awesome, excellent, crazy amazing – the Bomb! “Yo, those shoes are Fire!”

source: 10 American slang words 2021, OdinAnswers

Egészítsd ki a magyarázatokat a megfelelő szleng kifejezéssel!

Vid – Sus – Simp – Poggers – Yeet – Lit – Cap – Bet – Dope – Fire

1. a person who is subservient to someone else …
2. anything done with vigor …
3. when you lie …
4. excitement when something exciting occurs during a game …
5. high in quality …
6. when someone is suspicious, he is …
7. a sarcastic No or a cool OK …
8. COVID-19 …
9. when something is exciting, fresh or worthwhile, it is …
10. when something is awesome …

keys/megoldások: 1. Simp;2. Yeet; 3. Cap; 4. Poggers; 5. Dope/Fire; 6. Sus; 7. Bet; 8. Vid; 9. Lit; 10. Fire/Dope

A tesztben jelöld meg azt a választ, amit NEM jelent az adott szleng kifejezés. 

A profik kapásból indíthatják a tesztet, de ha még ismerkedsz a szleng kifejezésekkel, nézd meg a videós leckét, és utána indítsd el a tesztet. Jó szórakozást és tanulást!

If someone has done something highly irritating or surprising in an exasperating fashion, you might say that they’ve “taken the biscuit.”

“Taking the biscuit” is the equivalent of taking the non-existent medal for foolishness or incredulity.

“I could just about deal with the dog barking at 5:30a.m., but the lawnmower at 3 a.m. really takes the biscuit.” – Azt még csak elviselném, hogy hajnali fél 6-kor ugat a kutya, de a fűnyíró hajnali 3-kor viszi el igazán a pálmát.

Take the Mickey = szívatni valakit, szórakozni valakivel

To “take the Mickey” means to take liberties at the expense of others — and can be used in both a light-hearted and an irritated fashion.

“Take the Mickey” is an abbreviation of “taking the Mickey Bliss,” which is Cockney rhyming slang for “take the piss.”

“Hey! Don’t take the Mickey.” – Hé, ne szívass már!

Tickety-boo = rendben van, helyénvaló

Something that is “tickety-boo” is satisfactory and in good order.

This classic British idiom may seem stereotypically twee, however, some sources believe that “tickety-boo” in fact derives from the Hindu phrase “ṭhīk hai, bābū,” meaning “it’s alright, sir.”

“Everything’s tickety-boo.” – Minden tökéletesen rendben van.

Waffle = mellébeszélni

When someone makes a great speech while skirting around a subject or saying little of any value, you might say that they’re talking “waffle,” or that they’re “waffling.”

In the 17th century, to “waff” went to yelp, and quickly evolved to mean to talk foolishly or indecisively.

“I wish he’d stop waffling on.” – Bárcsak abbahagyná a mellébeszélést!

“What a load of waffle!” – Micsoda nagy rakás mellébeszélés!

Wally = inkompetens, béna

Someone silly or incompetent might be described as a wally.

Although its origins are largely debated, the term’s meaning has evolved over the last 50 years alone.

In the 1960s, someone that was unfashionable might be nicknamed a “wally,” according to dictionary.com.

“Don’t put down a leaking mug on top of the newspaper, you wally!” – Ne tedd rá a szivárgó bögrét az újságra, te béna!

Wangle = kibulizni, kiügyeskedni, umbuldázni

If you’ve “wangled” something, you’ve accomplished or attained something through cunning means.

“I wangled some first-class seats by being nice to the cabin crew!” – Kibuliztam pár elsőosztályú helyet a légiutaskísérőknél.

Whinge =nyafogni, nyavalyogni, nyávogni, siránkozni

To “whinge” means to moan, groan, and complain in an irritating or whiney fashion.

“Quit whinging.” – Fejezd be a nyavalygást!

Wind your neck in = a maga dolgával törődni, nem ütni bele az orrát valamibe

If you want to tell someone to not concern themselves with issues that don’t directly affect them, you might tell them to “wind their neck in.”

This classic phrase is another way of telling someone that their opinion is not appreciated in the given scenario.

“Wind your neck in and stop being so nosy!” – Törődj a magad dolgával, nem kell mindenbe belefolynod!

Wind-up merchant = provokatőr, aki élvezi, hogy vitát szíthat, és hogy mindenkiből hülyét csinál

Someone that makes comments just to spark controversy or argument might be labelled a “wind-up merchant.”

The “wind-up merchant” will often claim to be making their comments as a light-hearted jest when the recipients start becoming irritated.

If you’re “winding someone up,” you’re making them tense or irritated in the same way you wind up a Jack-in-the-box before it pops.

“Stop being such a wind-up merchant and be serious for one second!” – Ne provokálj folyton, komolyodj már el egy kicsit!

Zonked = fáradt, kimerült, holtfáradt

Exhausted; tired.

“I was going to go out tonight but when I finished work I was absolutely zonked.” – Úgy volt, hogy elmegyek ma este szórakozni valahová, de munka után már holtfáradt voltam.

Rubbish; trash; garbage.

“That is pants.” – Az szemét!

Par = sérelem, sértés

A “par” breaches social and common courtesy, e.g, a disrespectful comment could be seen as a “par.” This includes getting dissed, getting slapped, being swiftly rejected by a girl you’ve been making advances on, when someone or something causes unnecessary hardship, or even being ignored my your mum.

“Par” can also be used as a verb, e.g, “You just got parred.” – Most jól megsértettek!

This slang term could be a British abbreviation of the French “faux pas,” meaning an embarrassing or tactless remark in a social situation.

“I don’t mean this as a par, but did you remember to wash this morning?” – Nem sértésként mondom, de mosakodtál ma reggel?

Pear-shaped = félresikerült, elromlott, félrement

A situation which has quickly evolved into an accident waiting to happen might be described as “gone pear-shaped.”

The phrase is reportedly old slang from the Royal Air Force and was used to describe awry expeditions and flights.

“Well, this has all gone a bit pear-shaped.” – Hát ez az egész kissé félrement.

Pea-souper = sűrű köd, szmog

A “pea-souper” is a thick fog, often with a yellow or black tinge, caused by air pollution.

The idiom was first used to describe the thick, choking smog that settled over London, caused by lots of people burning fossil fuels in a close vicinity, as early as 1200. The smog was compared to pea soup due to its colour and density.

“Be careful when you’re driving — it’s a pea-souper out there.” – Vigyázz a vezetésnél! Nagyon sűrű köd van odakinn.

Pinch punch first of the month = mondóka, amit egymás megviccelésekor, csínyek elkövetésekor használnak

“Pinch punch, first of the month. No returns of any kind” is a school playground rhyme often exchanged between friends on the first day of a new calendar month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the recipient.

If the joker forgets to say “no returns of any kind,” the recipient can say “a slap and a kick for being so quick,” accompanied by a slap and a kick.

According to the Metro, the playground ritual originates from the medieval times, when a “pinch” of salt was believing to make witches weak, and the “punch” resembled banishing the witches entirely. As a result, “pinch punch, first of the month” was a way of warding off witches and bad luck for the near future.

Nowadays, it’s mostly a way for kids to pull pranks on their friends.

“Pinch punch, first of the month!”

“Ha! A slap and a kick for being so quick!”

Pissed = mérges (US), ittas, részeg (UK)

“Pissed” usually means “angry” in the US. However, in the UK, someone that’s “pissed” is most probably drunk.

“Oh leave him alone, he’s pissed!” – Ó, hagyd békén, hiszen részeg!

Pop your clogs = feldobni a talpát, meghalni

To “pop your clogs” means to die.

This cheery phrase is widely believed to originate from Northern factory workers around the time of the industrial revolution. When they were working on the factory floor, employees had to wear hard clogs to protect their feet.

“Pop” has evolved from “cock,” and when someone “cocked” their clogs, the toes of their clogs pointed up in the air as they lay down dead.

“Did you hear what happened to John’s old man? He popped his clogs, didn’t he…” – Hallottad, hogy mi történt John öregével? Feldobta a talpát, ugye?

Poppycock = szamárság, marhaság, hülyeség, butaság

Something that is nonsense, rubbish, or simply untrue might be described as “poppycock.”

This quintessentially British idiom derives from the Dutch “pap” and “kak,” which translate as “soft” and “dung.”

“What a load of poppycock!” – Ez egy halom hülyeség!

Quids in = hasznára van, jól jön ki valamiből

Someone who’s “quids in” has invested in an opportunity which is probably going to benefit them massively.

“Quid” is British slang for “pounds,” eg, “five quid” means £5.

“If it all works out as planned, he’ll be quids in.” – Ha minden a tervek szerint megy, nagyon jól fog kijönni a dologból.

Round = egy kör ital

You might buy a “round” of drinks for your friends at the pub, in the understanding that they will each buy you a drink as part of their “rounds” later on.

“Whose round is it? Is it Steve’s?” – Ez kinek a köre? Steve-é?

“No way, these pints were my round.” – Ugyan már! Ez az én köröm volt.

Shambles = rendetlenség, zűrzavar, összevisszaság

A disorganised mess or chaotic environment might be described as a “shambles.”

“What’s happened here? This is a shambles!” – Mi történt itt? Hatalmas összevisszaság van.

Shirty = ingerült, rosszkedvű

Someone short-tempered or irritated might be described as “shirty.”

The meaning of this slang has been debated at length. The word “shirt” is derived from the Norse for “short,” hence short-tempered. However, other people believe that “shirty” has connotations of being dishevelled.

“Don’t get shirty with me, mister.” – Ne legyen velem ingerült, uram!

Skew-whiff = félrecsúszott, ferde

Something that is “skew-whiff” is askew.

“Is it just me or is that painting a bit skew-whiff?” – Csak én látom úgy, hogy az a festmény ferdén áll?

Skive = munkakerülő, lógós, naplopó

“Skiving” is the act of avoiding work or school, often by pretending to be ill.

“Skive” is derived from the French “esquiver,” meaning “to slink away.”

“He skived off school so we could all go to Thorpe Park on a weekday.” = Lógott az iskolából, így hétközben tudtunk mindnyájan elmenni a Thorpe parkba.

Slumped = nagyon fáradt, hullafáradt

Lacking in energy; usually after a long period of exertion.

“Do we have to go to the dinner party tonight? I’m slumped.” – Muszáj ma este elmennünk a vacsorára? Hullafáradt vagyok.

Smarmy = ármánykodó, intrikus, kavaró

Someone that comes across as scheming or untrustworthy might be described as “smarmy.”

Although the adjective’s origins remain largely unknown, early documented uses seem to use the word as synonymous with “smear,” further suggesting that someone who is “smarmy” is also “slick” or “slippery.”

“Don’t trust him — he’s a smarmy geezer.” – Ne bízz benne, csak egy ármánykodó öreg szivar!

Sod’s law = Murphy törvénye

A British axiom that boils down to the idea that: “If anything can go wrong, then it definitely will go wrong.”

“Sod’s law” is often used to explain bad luck or freakish acts of misfortune. This is more commonly known in the US as “Murphy’s law.”

“Of course my toast had to land on the floor butter-side-down. It’s Sod’s law.” – Hát persze, hogy a pirítósom a vajas felével esett a földre! Ez a Murphy törvénye.

Spanner in the works = zavar a gépezetben, zűrzavar

An event that disrupts the natural, pre-planned order of events could be described as a “spanner in the works.”

The phrase describes the mayhem caused when something is recklessly thrown into the intricate gears and workings of a machine.

“By getting pregnant, Mary threw a spanner in the works.” – Azzal, hogy terhes lett, Mary-nél zavar támadt a gépezetben.

Spend a penny = WC-re menni

To “spend a penny” is a polite euphemism for going to the toilet.

The phrase goes back to Victorian public toilets, which required users to insert a single penny in order to operate the lock.

Although it sounds crude, the phrase is actually considered a polite way of announcing that you are going to visit the bathroom. Historically, only women would announce they were going to “spend a penny,” as only women’s public toilets required a penny to lock. Men’s urinals were free of charge.

“I’m going to spend a penny.” –  Elmegyek WC-re.

Splash out = sok pénzt elszórni valamire, sokat költeni valamire

To “splash out” means spending significant amounts of money on a particular item or event.

If you’re “splashing out,” it’s implied that you’re spending money on a treat to mark a special occasion or celebration.

“Wow — you’ve really splashed out on this party!” – Wow – jó sokat költöttél erre a partira!

Swot = magológép

Similar to “nerd” or “geek” but less derogatory — someone that takes academic study very seriously might be described as a “swot.”

“Swot” can also be used as a verb.

“I haven’t seen Tom since he started revising for his exams. He’s turned into such a swot!” – Nem láttam Tomot, mióta elkezdett tanulni a vizsgáira. Akkora egy magológép lett belőle!

“Yeah, he’s been swotting like mad for his Spanish exam.” – Őrült módjára magol a spanyol vizsgájára.

Make a run for it; run away; scarper.

“That’s when all of the lights came on, and so we legged it.” – Akkor minden fény felgyulladt, mi pedig menekülőre fogtuk a dolgot.

2. Long = nagy erőfeszítést igényel, és nem éri meg megcsinálni

Something that takes a lot of effort and probably isn’t going to be worth all of the effort, either, could be described as “long.” This could be due to the lengths that the person will have to go to in order to complete the task.

Something that is “long” is probably also annoying or aggravating.

“Cleaning the kitchen is long.” – Kitakarítani a konyhát nagy erőfeszítés, és nem is éri meg.

3. Lurgy = betegség, nyavalya

If someone’s “caught the lurgy,” they’re suffering from cold or flu-like symptoms.

“The dreaded lurgy” originates from 1950s British TV show “The Goon Show,” in which one character has to deal with a national epidemic of an unidentified illness.

“Lurgy” is probably based on a mispronunciation of the word “allergy.”

“She’s come down with the dreaded lurgy.” – Legyűrte a rettegett nyavalya.

4. Making random words past-tense to mean drunk = a részeg szó szinonimájaként alkotott random múlt idejű szavak

“Did you see Kyle? He was absolutely trollied.” – Láttad Kyle-t? Teljesen le volt amortizálódva.

Brits are known for favouring a drink or two, so much so that almost any noun can be used as a substitute for “drunk.”

In his stand-up show, British comedian Michael MacIntyre said: “You can actually use any word in the English language and substitute it to mean drunk. It works.”

Examples include “trollied,” “smashed,” and “gazeboed.”

“I was absolutely car-parked last night.” – Teljesen be voltam állítva tegnap este.

5. Miffed = megmérgedni, begerjedni valakire

Slightly irritated or annoyed.

“Miffed” possibly derives from the German “muffen,” meaning “to sulk.”

“I was a bit miffed, I can’t lie.” – Kicsit begerjedtem, nem tagadhatom.

6. Minging = undorító

Something unpleasant, unappetising, or highly unattractive might be described as “minging.”

The term comes from the Scottish slang word “ming,” meaning faeces.

“What’s in that sandwich? Is that ham and tuna? That’s minging.” – Mi van abban a szendvicsben? Sonka és tonhal? Undorító!

7. Mint = tökéletes állapotú

“Mint” might be used when referring to something of the highest calibre.

Derived from “mint condition,” which refers to something pre-owned that retains its pristine condition, although something that’s just “mint” doesn’t have to be pre-owned.

“Those shoes are mint!” – Az a cipő tökéletes állapotban van, mintha új lenne.

8. Mortal = tökrészeg, hullarészeg

Derived from the Newcastle sociolect, “mortal” was made widely known across the country in 2011 by reality TV show “Geordie Shore.”

“Mortal” describes someone highly intoxicated or drunk in a sloppy manner.

“Did you see Scott last night? He was mortal.” – Láttad tegnap este Scott-ot? Hullarészeg volt.

9. Nick = elcsórni, börtön

“The Nick” can refer to prison, while “to nick” also means to steal.

The origins of the phrase are largely debated online, however, it’s believed that “to nick” as in to steal influenced the slang term for prison, as being imprisoned is similar to being “stolen” away.

“Did you just nick that?” – Most csórtad?

“Don’t get caught, or you’ll end up in the Nick!” – Vigyázz, nehogy elkapjanak, különben börtönben fogsz kikötni!

10. On it like a car bonnet = teljesen uralni a helyzetet

This colloquialism might be said by someone that has the situation under control.

“How’s the report going, Steve?” – Hogy áll a jelentés, Steve?

“Don’t you worry, Alan, I’m on it like a car bonnet.” – Ne izgulj, Allan, abszolút ura vagyok a helyzetnek.

11. On the pull = fel akar csípni/szedni valakit

Someone that’s “on the pull” has gone out, usually on a night out, with the intention of attracting a sexual partner.

“Pull” can also be used as a verb. If you’ve “pulled,” you’ve kissed someone.

“You look nice. Are you going on the pull?” – Jól nézel ki. Fel akarsz szedni valakit?

12. Over-egg the pudding = túlhajtani, túlzásba vinni

“Over-egging the pudding” means embellishing or over-doing something to the extent that it’s detrimental to the finished product.

Although this sounds like an analogy about the chemistry of baking, or putting too many eggs in a cake batter, “egg” actually comes from the Anglo Saxon “eggian,” meaning to “excite.” This is still used in English in the phrase “egging someone on” to do something.

In “over-egging the pudding” analogy, someone is over-exciting, or over-mixing, the batter too much before it bakes — resulting in a tough or dense cake.

“We get it — you’ve injured yourself. Don’t over-egg the pudding.” – Megkapjuk, de te megsérültél. Ne vidd túlzásba a dolgot!

To “faff” is to waste time doing very little.

“Faff” comes from the 17th century word “faffle,” which means to flap about in the wind.

“We were just faffing about.” – Csak úgy múlattuk az időt.

2. Fag = cigi

A cigarette.

A “fag end” is also the ratty bits towards the ends of a reel of fabric, which are the worst and the cheapest bits of the reel. Historically, “fags” were the cheaper cigarettes made of lower grade tobacco, however, the slang has spread to encompass all cigarettes.

“Could I pinch a fag, please?” – Meg tudsz dobni egy cigivel?

3. Fit = szexi, klassz, vonzó, jóképű

Used to describe someone physically attractive, usually referring to their physique.

“He’s fit.” = Szexi a srác.

4. Flog = elsózni, elkótyavetélni, gyorsan megszabadulni valamitől, gyorsan túladni valamin

To “flog” means to sell something — usually quickly and cheaply.

“Flogging” also refers to whipping a racehorse in order to make it move faster, so there is some speculation into whether you flog goods in order to make them shift faster, too. However, there is no proof for this theory.

“I’m trying to flog my old sofa. Do you know anyone that might be interested?” – Próbálok túladni az öreg kanapémon. Tudsz valakit, akit esetleg érdekelné?

5. Full Monty = egész, teljes, minden

After “The Full Monty” film was released in 1997, there was some international confusion over the phrase in which it was taken as a euphemism for stripping. However, “the full Monty” actually refers to pursuing something to the absolute limits.

“The full Monty” historically refers to an old tailor called Sir Montague Burton. Going “the fully Monty” meant purchasing a full three-piece suit, a shirt, and all of the trimmings.

“Our Christmas dinner had everything from sprouts to Yorkshire puddings. If you’re going to have a roast, have the full Monty!” – A karácsonyi vacsoránkban volt minden, kelbimbótól kezdeve a Yorkshire puddingig. Ha még sültet is eszel, akkor teljesen kimaxolod a dolgot.

6. Full of beans = energikus, eleven

Someone that’s energetic, lively, or enthusiastic might be described as “full of beans.”

This phrase could be a reference to coffee beans, although these claims have been disputed.

“Goodness, you’re full of beans this morning!” – Te jó ég! Mennyi energiád van ma reggel!

7. Gaff = otthon

“Gaff” is an informal word for “home.”

Although the origins of this phrase are largely unknown, a gaff in the 18th-century was a music hall or theatre, and so it’s believed to derive from this.

“What are you up to this weekend? We’ve got a party at our gaff, if you fancy it.” – Mit fogsz csinálni a hétvégén? Rendezünk otthon egy built, gyere el, ha gondolod.

8. Gallivanting = kószálni, csavarogni

To “gallivant” means to roam, or to set off on an expedition, with the sole intention of having some light-hearted fun.

Historically, “gallant” described someone brave or valiant, so “gallivanting” is a carefree and confident act.

”Off they go again, gallivanting.” – Nekiindultak megint csavarogni egy jót.

9. Geezer = jól öltözött, bájgúnár

A “geezer” is a man that could be described as “suave” or “dapper,” and is often suited and booted. Men from east London are also commonly referred to as “geezers.”

Geezer is thought to stem from the 15th century “guiser,” which meant well-dressed.

“That guy’s got such swagger — he’s a proper geezer.” – Az a fickó micsoda egy jampec! Igazi bájgúnár!

10. Give me a tinkle on the blower = Hívj fel!

“Give me a call” or “ring me.” The phrase is sometimes shortened to “give me a tinkle.”

“Tinkle” refers to a phone’s ring, while “blower” is slang or telephone and refers to the device that predated phones on naval ships. Sailors would blow down a pipe to their recipient, where a whistle at the end of the pipe would sound to spark attention.

“Give me a tinkle on the blower.” – Csörögj rám telefonon!

11. Gobsmacked = ledöbbent, megdöbbent

Astounded; bewildered; shocked.

“Gob” is slang for mouth, so if you’re gobsmacked, you’re shocked to the point of clasping your jaw in disbelief.

“I was gobsmacked!” = Teljesen ledöbbentem!

12. Gutted = teljesen kiakadt, elkeseredett

Not to be confused with literally being disembowelled, someone that says they’re “gutted” is devastated or extremely upset.

“I was absolutely gutted.” – Abszolút ki voltam akadva.

13. Half past – fél (órákra vonatkozóan)

While Americans are more likely to say “seven thirty” or “five fifty,” Brits will more often than not refer to times in “minutes past” the hour. E.g, “half past seven,” and “ten to six.”

It’s unclear why Brits appear to favour analogue time-telling while Americans go for the digital format.

”It’s twenty past eleven.” – Tizenegy óra húsz perc van.

14. Hank Marvin = kopog a szeme az éhségtől, majd éhen hal

“Hank Marvin” is Cockney rhyming slang for “starving.”

“I’m Hank Marvin” means “I’m hungry” or “I’m ravenous.”

Hank Marvin is a British musician from the 1960s and 1970s, and is a pretty obscure reference nowadays. Marvin played guitar in Cliff Richard’s backing band in the 1960s.

“When are we going to eat? I’m Hank Marvin.” – Mikor fogunk enni? Majd éhen halok.

15. Innit = Ugye?

“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people.

This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said.

“It’s really cold today.” –  Igazán hideg van ma.

“Innit.” – Ugye?

A task performed in an awkward or uncomfortable fashion, usually clumsily, would be described as “cack-handed.” “Cack” is old-fashioned slang for faeces.

“He handles a screwdriver very cack-handedly.” – Nagyon kétbalkezesen bánik a csavarhúzóval.

2. Cheeky = pimasz, szemtelen, huncut

An act which could be deemed as impolite or shameless, but for some reason comes across as funny or endearing to others, would be described as “cheeky.”

“Joe’s children are absolute rascals — they tied my shoelaces together last week!” “Those cheeky monkeys.” – Joe gyerekei nagy betyárok – múlt héten összekötözték a cipőfűzőimet. Micsoda kis huncutok!

3. Chinese whispers – szájról-szájra terjedő pletyka, mendemonda

“Chinese whispers” are rumours that have been circulated and watered down until they only vaguely resemble the truth.

The phrase originates from the game “Chinese Whispers” commonly played at children’s parties. A phrase is whispered around a circle and the last person to hear the phrase has to guess what the initial phrase was.

“Simon heard from John that you were fired.” “What? No. I just had Friday off work.” “Oh. It must have been Chinese Whispers.” – Simon hallotta John-tól hogy kirúgtak. Micsoda? Csak szabadságon voltam pénteken. Ó, akkor ez csak pletyka volt.

4. Chin-wag = csevegés, traccsolás

A “good old chinwag” is a good chat, catch up, or gossip with someone.

The action of chatting away — with the jaw bobbing up and down — resembles a chin “wagging” like a dog’s tail.

“Those two are having a proper chin-wag — I haven’t been able to get a word in edgeways for half an hour!” – Azok ketten jót traccsolnak, csak úgy folyik belőlük a szó. – Félórája képtelen vagyok beleszólni a beszélgetésbe.

5. Chock-a-block – szorosan összepréselve, mint a szardíniák

Something full to the brim, or crammed, could be described as “chock-a-block.”

This is sometimes shortened to “chocka.”

“We should’ve taken the other route. This road is chocka!” – A másik úton kellett volna mennünk. Ez az út teljesen be van dugulva.

6. Chuffed = felfuvalkodott, büszke

Overjoyed; full of pride.

“I heard you got the promotion. Congratulations! You must be chuffed.” – Hallottam, hogy előléptettek. Gratulálok! Biztosan nagyon büszke vagy magadra!

7. Clanger = baklövés, nyilvánvaló melléfogás

An obvious and indiscreet mistake or blunder.

Unrelatedly, “Clangers” was also a children’s TV show from the 1970s about pink mouse-like creatures that lived on the moon.

“You dropped a clanger there.” – Nagy baklövést követtél el ott.

8. Codswallop = badarság

Something untrue — often made up for dramatic effect.

Although no one is completely sure of the word’s origins, it could derive from the words “cod” and “wallop,” which historically meant “imitation” and “beer” respectively — implying that “codswallop” is the kind of rubbish you make up when drunk.

“Oh, what a load of codswallop!” – Ó, mekkora badarság!

9. Cost a bomb = egy vagyonba kerül

Expensive.

“Your watch is gorgeous.” “I should hope so, it cost a bomb.” – Nagyon klassz az órád! Remélem is, egy vagyonba került!

10. Cream crackered = holtfáradt

“I can’t wait until the weekend; I’m absolutely cream crackered.”

Cockney rhyming slang for “knackered,” if you’re “cream crackered” then you’re incredibly tired.

A “knacker” was the person that slaughtered worn-out horses in the 19th and 20th centuries for their meat, hoofs, and hide. So, if you’re “ready for the knacker’s yard,” you’re exhausted beyond relief.

“This week’s done me in already, and it’s only Tuesday. I’m cream crackered.” – Ez a hét már teljesen lehasznált, pedig még csak kedd van. Holtfáradt vagyok!

11. Curtain twitcher = kukkoló, függöny mögül leselkedő

A nosey neighbour, often caught peering out on their street’s activities from a curtained window, might be referred to as a “curtain twitcher.”

“He’s obsessed with anything that happens on this street. He’s a bloody curtain twitcher.” – Mániákusan érdekli minden, ami ebben az utcában történik. Hülye kukkoló!

12. Dench = klassz

An adjective used to advocate something that is impressive or agreeable, dench is the equivalent of “solid” or “cool” when used in response to someone else.

Its reported creator, British rapper Lethal Bizzle, elusively told the Guardian that the word “means anything you want.”

“I’m going to make us spaghetti carbonara for dinner.” “Dench.” – Spagetti carbonara lesz vacsorára. Klassz!

13. Dim – sötét, buta

Someone that lacks common knowledge might be described as “dim,” whilst someone that’s intelligent might be described as “bright.”

“She’s a bit dim.” – Kicsit sötét a nő.

14. Doddle = pofonegyszerű dolog

An easy task is a “doddle.”

The word could be a variation of “toddle” — like a young child’s first steps.

“This will be a doddle.” – Hát ez pofonegyszerű lesz!

15. Dog’s dinner = teljes kudarc, elrontott dolog

“This looks like a right dog’s dinner.”

A “dog’s dinner” is a mess or fiasco — sometimes also referred to as a “dog’s breakfast.”

“You’ve made a dog’s dinner of that.” – Ezt teljesen tönkrevágtad!

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Someone that lacks common sense might be described as “a few sandwiches short of a picnic.”

The phrase was first documented in the BBC’s “Lenny Henry Christmas Special” in 1987.

“She’s great fun, but she’s a few sandwiches short of a picnic.” – Nagyon vicces lány, de nem egészen komplett.

2. Anorak = olyan ember, akit olyan dolog érdekel, amit más unalmasnak és érdektelennek talál, penge valamiben, kocka

Although it’s more often used as a synonym for raincoat, an anorak is something slightly different in playground slang.

Someone that’s a little bit geeky, with strong interests or expertise in a niche area, might be referred to as an “anorak.” This probably originates from the “uncool” appearance of anorak coats and the people wearing them.

“Thomas is such an anorak when it comes to train trivia.” – Thomas penge, ha a vonatokkal kapcsolatos tényekről van szó.

3. Bagsy = lestoppolni, valamire kifejezni az igényét

Calling “bagsy” is the equivalent of calling “shotgun” or “dibs” when something, like the front seat of the car, is offered up to a group.

Schoolkids might call “bagsy” on items from their friends’ pack lunches, like an apple or a cereal bar that the friend isn’t going to eat.

“Does anyone want thi—” – Akarja valaki ezt a …

“Bagsy!” – Stip – stop! Én!

4. Bee’s knees = szuper, király, zsír

This phrase became mainstream in the USA in the 1920s despite its British origins, but its popularity in the States has dwindled since the turn of the century.

The “bee’s knees” referred to small or insignificant details when it was first documented in the 18th century. Since then, the phrase has evolved and refers to something at the “height of cool.”

“The Beatles are the bee’s knees.” – A Beatles nagyon király.

5. Bender – kirúg a hámból, több napon át iszik és bulizik

Someone on a spree of excessive drinking and mischief is “on a bender.”

Benders often last over 24 hours, and so you might say that someone is on “a weekend bender,” or a “three-day bender.”

“I bumped into him towards the end of his four-day bender. He was a wreck.” – Összefutottam vele a négynapos bulizása végén. Szörnyen nézett ki.

6. Blinder – bravúr

To “pull a blinder” involves achieving something difficult faultlessly and skilfully.

The phrase is most commonly used when the individual has been lucky and the person saying it is in disbelief that the first person has managed to pull it off.

“And did you see that equalising goal in the last minute of injury time? He pulled a blinder there.” – Láttad azt az egyenlítő gólt a hosszabbítás végén? Igazi bravúrt vitt végbe.

7. Bloody or Bleeding – átkozottul, nagyon, irtóra

This intensifier can be added to practically any sentence in order to demonstrate incredulity or anger.

Some people consider “bloody” offensive (the origins of the word are widely disputed, so we can’t be sure why) and it was considered a profanity until the mid-20th century.

The origins of the word are widely disputed. Some believe it’s derived from the Dutch word “blute,” meaning “bare.” Others believe the word is a contraction of the 17th century phrase “by our lady,” and is blasphemous. This second theory has been disproved, however, by the slang’s documentation predating the popularity of the phrase “by our lady.”

Nowadays, “bloody” is used widely — it’s even used in children’s films such as “Harry Potter” — and is arguably one of the most quintessentially British words on the list.

“That was bloody good.” – Tök jó volt.

8. Bob’s your uncle – Na ugye! Na látod!

The very British equivalent to “Hey presto!” or “Et voila!”

This phrase is used to describe a process which seems more difficult than it actually is.

“Press down the clutch, put it into gear, then slowly ease off the clutch again. Bob’s your uncle — you’re driving!” – Nyomd meg a kuplungot, tedd sebességbe, lassan engedd fel a kuplungot. Na látod, már vezetsz is!

9. Bog-standard – közönséges, semmi különös

Something that is “bog-standard” is completely ordinary with no frills, embellishments, or add-ons.

Its origins are somewhat unclear, but a “bog” is another word for a toilet in British slang, adding to the connotations that something “bog-standard” is unglamorous and unspecial.

“How was the hostel?” “Oh, nothing exciting to report. Just your bog-standard dorm, really.” – Milyen volt a szálló? Ó, hát semmi különös. Tényleg csak egy semmi különös kollégium volt.

10. Boot – autócsomagtartó

The “boot” is the compartment at the back of the car known as the “trunk” in American English.

“Shove the shopping in the boot.” – Dobd be amit vásároltál a csomagtartóba!

11. Botch job – kontármunka, elnagyolt munka

A repair job that’s been completed in a hurry and will probably fall apart reasonably soon is considered a “botch job.”

“Sam did a botch job on these shelves — they’re wonky!” – Sam kontármunkát végzett a polcokkal. Nem stabilak.

12. Brolly – ernyő

Abbreviation of “umbrella.”

“Grab your brolly, it’s drizzling outside.” – Kapd fel az ernyődet! Szemerkél az eső odakint.

13. Budge up – arrébb húzódni

An informal way of asking someone to make room where they are sitting for you to sit down, too, would be asking them to “budge up.”

It’s similar to “scoot over” or “move over.”

“Hey, there’s loads of room on that bench. Budge up and make some room for us, too!” – Hé, rengeteg hely van még azon a padon! Húzódjatok arrébb, csináljatok nekünk is helyet!

14. Builder’s tea – egy csésze erős tea

The name of a strongly-brewed cup of English breakfast tea with milk — the way that tea is most commonly drunk in the UK.

It’s common courtesy to offer a labourer or builder working on your house a builder’s tea while they’re working — especially if they’re working out in the cold. This is probably how the term came about.

“A bacon sandwich and a builder’s tea. Now that’s a proper breakfast.” – Szalonnás szendvics egy csésze erős teával. Ez az igazán jó reggeli.

15. Butchers – pillantást vetni valamire

“Butcher’s hook” is Cockney rhyming slang for “look.” Therefore, if you’re “having a butchers,” you’re having a look at something.

“Would you take a butchers at this broken bike for me?” – Vetnél egy pillantást erre a lerobbant biciklire?

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Join me and my band as we get the hang of our favourite British slang

A is for Aggro, which means irritation

B is for Blimey, a quaint exclamation!

C is for Chin wag, so let’s have a chat

D is for Dodgy, how fishy is that?

E is for Engaged, when the phone line is busy

F is for Fiddle Sticks, when you get in a tizzy

G is for Gobsmacked, which means you’re amazed

So How’s Your Father, now go and get laid.

I’ve got an Ay to Zed of the words I said when I grew up in England

Join me and my band as we get the hang of our favourite British slang

I is for innit, let’s blame Ali G

J is for Jammy if you’re lucky like me

K is for Knickers, some girl’s underwear

L is for Lurgy, so keep over there

M is for mate, they’re a good friend of mine

N is for Nitwit, a silly old swine

O is for Owt, it’s an old Yorkshire phrase,

P is for Pear-shaped what a mess you have made.

I’ve got an A to Zed of the words I said when I grew up in England

Join me and my band as we get the hang of our favourite British slang

Q is for Quid, one of your English pounds

R is for rat-arsed, you’re drunk on the town

S is for sod, just a mild curse word

T is for Tosser, which is quite a lot worse

U is for Uni, let’s head to the bar

‘Cause V is for vino, twelve bottles go far

Put on your Wellies to keep your feet dry

X is a hard one so let’s skip to Y

Y is for Yonks, which is quite a long time

Z is for zonked, so I’ll bid you goodnight.

Can you match the slang word to its synonym?

Key

1. d.

2. e.

3. a.

4. c.

5. f.

6. b.

7. h.

8. g.

According to multiple studies conducted in 2016, the English language is becoming less formal in several contexts. It’s time to talk about slang.

While grammar pedants love to decry slang as lazy or sloppy, in reality, slang often represents the next English language trend. Words often go from trendy and edgy to mainstream in a relatively short period of time. In light of this knowledge, we examined the most-added slang words to the Grammarly dictionary by our millions of users to determine which words “trended” in 2016. We found some surprisingly old words! Let’s take a look at the top ten slang words for this year. Maybe we’ll learn something we freakin’ luv.

1. Luv

It’s no secret that English lacks words for different types of affection. Whereas a language like Sanskrit has ninety-six words for love, English is stuck with just one. A solution proposed by web denizens and youths is a misspelling of “love,” used primarily in a familiar, friendly sense. In 2016, “luv” saw record popularity, probably owing to the Tory Lanez song of the same name, which topped hip-hop charts and reached no. 19 on the Billboard Top 100. Like many other words on this list, music drove the popularity of “luv” this year.

2. Freakin

Although this word trended in 2016, it’s far from new. The first written instance of “freaking” (presumably the precursor to “freakin”) was in the seventeenth century, when it was used as a descriptor for people who loved odd pastimes, not as an intensifier. Even though this word is nothing new, Grammarly users still added it to their personal dictionaries in 2016. And that is freakin’ incredible.

3. Insta-

According to our users, “insta” isn’t quite its own slang word yet. Instead, it’s a beloved prefix meaning “instant” that has produced dozens of Frankensteined terms like “insta-death” and “insta–fam.” Since the launch of Instagram in 2010, this prefix has also gained a new tech-friendly meaning that specifically denotes something that happens on the platform, as in “insta–lurk” or “insta-worthy.”

4. Bestest

Many have called this superlative lazy or unnecessary, and yet, Grammarly users seem to love it. English superlatives are notoriously fickle, since some need intensifiers like “more,” while others can take the “-est” suffix.

5. Dat

English has been and will always be a multicultural language. Any one group that claims full ownership over every word in English is simply mistaken, as shown by words like “dat,” which has its origins in “vernacular poetry of the 19th century and was popularized by black entertainers,” according to The Root. Although this word has a checkered past, its popular usage as a chant for the New Orleans Saints has given it new life, and its popularity is expected to rise even higher in 2017.

6. Nah

Colloquial alternatives to “no” are nothing new, but “nah’s” cultural moment actually happened in 2014, when the chart-topping song “Or Nah” was released. Since then, “nah” has remained consistently popular among Grammarly users, although Google Trends suggests that its overall popularity is waning. Do you think “nah” will continue to be popular next year, or nah?

7. -Esque

We’ll be honest, “esque” threw us for a loop. Until we looked at data from our users, we had no idea this was such a common suffix! If you haven’t seen words like “Kafkaesque” or “statuesque” before, you can learn more about how to attach this suffix to names, descriptive words, and even old, archaic terms.

8. Y’know

We think this one is self-explanatory, y’know?

9. Lil

Even if hip-hop artists like Lil Jon have adopted this word as a title, it remains on the fringe of English grammar. But you might be surprised to know that “lil” was first used in the seventeenth century as a contraction of “little” and has existed in some form or another since then. Like many of the trendy words of 2016, “lil” has a surprisingly long history for such a short word!

10. Zzz

Did you snooze through this list? If so, you’ll love the onomatopoeia that dominated our users’ dictionaries this year. The transition to primarily text-based communication (social media, texting, messaging, email, etc.) has caused English speakers to find new ways to denote body language and actions that would be readily apparent in an in-person conversation. For our users, words like “zzz” and the ever-expanding “hahahahaha” help describe actions you can’t see behind a screen.

Of course, none of these slang words are accepted in formal written communications, and you’d probably be smart to steer clear of them in your next important e-mail. It’s also important to note that while grammar pedants decry slang as “ruining” English, many of these words have existed in some form or another for centuries. Even if it’s not acceptable in formal contexts, slang was an important part of language in 2016 and will continue to be for years to come.

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Do you remember what the popular slang words stand for?

1. luv

2. freakin

3. insta-

4. bestest

5. dat

6. nah

7. –esque

8. Y’know

9. lil

10. Zzz

Key

1. love

2. freaking

3. instant

4. best

5. a chant for the New Orleans Saints

6. no

7. a suffix comparing sg to sg

8. you know

9. little

10. to snooze

Let’s have a look at some Canadian slang words.

1. Loonie: A common word for the Canadian one-dollar coin.

2. Double-double: A coffee with two cream and two sugar.

3. Homo Milk: Homogenized whole milk (3.25%)

4. Two-Four: A case of twenty-four beers.

5. Mickey: A flask-sized bottle of hard liquor.

6. Toque (pronounced “tuke”): A knit cap usually worn in winter. Known as a “ski cap” in the USA.

7. Klick: “Kilometer”

8. Washroom: The place where one would find the toilet, sink, and bathtub.

9. Pop: Sweet carbonated beverages. Known as “soda” in the States.

10. Rattled: When someone is shaken up by an incident, usually resulting in embarrassment or anger.

11. Chinook (pronounced “shin-uk”): A warm, dry wind blowing down the Eastern slopes of the Rockies across Alberta and the Prairies. These winds can cause the temperature to rise by 20° Fahrenheit (11° Celsius) within 15 minutes.

12. Beaver Tail: A flat, flaky, fried pastry in the shape of a beaver’s tail. Often served with a variety of toppings: ice-cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fruit.

13. Canuck: A Canadian.

14. Hog Town or The Big Smoke: Toronto

15. Bunnyhug: A hooded pullover, also known as a ‘hoodie.’ Used mainly in Saskatchewan.

16. The Hammer: Hamilton, Ontario.

17. Whadda’yat?: Newfoundland term, meaning “What are you doing?”

18. Hammered: Very drunk.

19. Rink rat: someone who spends a lot of time on an ice rink.

20. Give’er: Go for it.

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Here is a short text for you using Canadian slang words. Can you “translate” the highlighted words into English?

Last year I travelled to Canada and my destination was first The Big Smoke and then The Hammer. I travelled plenty of klicks in the country and met a lot of nice Canucks. They often invited me for a double-double or a Mickey. Once I got invited for a Two-Four. I drank so much of it that I fell asleep hammered in the washroom of my Canadian friend. I was so rattled when I woke up that from then on I only drank pop and Homo milk. I bought presents for my kids:a toque and a bunnyhug. I so enjoyed my stay in Canada that I keep a loonie on my desk to remind me of Canada. If you are planning to travel to Canada but you’re still hesitating, my advice is: Give’er.

Key

Toronto, Hamilton Ontario, kilometres, Canadians, coffee with two cream and two sugar, a flask-sized bottle of hard liquor, a case of twenty-four beer, very drunk, bathroom, shaken up by an incident, sweet carbonated beverage, homogenized whole milk, ski cap, hoodie,  Canadian one-dollar coin, go for it