English Slang
Slang words and phrases in English
Slang is a type of language consisting of words and phrases that:
- are considered to be very informal
- are more common in speech than in writing
- are typically restricted to a particular group of people or context
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abortion
Meaning: a total failure
For example:
- The government's housing project was a complete abortion. It cost millions and it didn't help anyone.
- The election ended up being a total abortion thanks to vote buying.
abs
Meaning: abdominal or stomach muscles
For example:
- If I do 100 sit-ups a day my abs should be rippling in a couple of months.
- Your chest and your arms look good, but your abs need a bit of work.
Origin: short for "abdominals"
ace (1)
Meaning: very skillful, very good at something
For example:
- My little brother was never interested in sports when he was young, but now he's an ace basketball player.
- If you want to be an ace fighter, you should learn hand-to-hand combat skills like karate or Muay Thai.
ace (2)
Meaning: to easily pass an exam or a test
For example:
- Jill was up all night studying, and the next day she aced her history exam.
- Even though he was nervous, Simon aced his driving test and got his driver's licence.
acid
Meaning: the potent hallucinogenic drug lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD
For example:
- The first time Virginia took a tab of acid, she went a bit crazy and thought she could fly. She was in hospital for three months after jumping off a building.
- Acid is a very powerful drug, and it can be very dangerous.
Quick Quiz:
The rehearsal of our play was a complete abortion because
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If someone says you've got nice abs, they've been looking at
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Louis is an ace driver on the Formula One circuit, so he's
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If a student aces an exam, they'll feel
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If someone takes a tab of acid, they will probably
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Ref: http://www.englishclub.com
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