Hang out: it doesn’t mean to physically hang out of a window or something, but more like chill with someone - a casual time with friends. An example for this would be: “All the good feels at Beyonce’s concert.”.įor real: another similar expression to “shut up” to emphasise a statement or ask if someone is serious.īlow off steam: getting rid of stress, energy or anger.īreak a leg: a way to wish someone good luck, usually before a performance.Ĭurve ball: coined from a baseball term, a curve ball means something tricky or unexpected. It simply means you should answer an invitation.Ī post shared by 🔸American Idioms🔹 slang: Phrases to knowĪll the…: this phrase is a typical expression used to show strong feelings. R.S.V.P.: although this derives from the French phrase: “Répondez s’il vous plaît”, people in the US have coined it and made it an American slang. YOLO: this term stands for “You only live once” and is used to exaggerate actions like: “I already ate three donuts but I’ll eat one more because YOLO!”.
Psyched: this word means you’re mentally prepared and excited for something. Tea: means gossip, a common phrase used in the US is: “Spill the tea”.ĪSAP: a popular term that stands for as soon as possible and is now used pretty much globally.īroke: we all know this one, when you’re “skint” (British slang) or poor, you can consider yourself broke.īro: just like “mate” in the UK, “bro” means friend typically use amongst men.Ĭram: to study frantically last minute, a term we’re sure you’ll use often (wink).įlunk: when you fail a test or exam, you “flunked” so make sure you don’t use this term often. Slay: expressing great appreciation of something: “You slayed your performance!”. G.O.A.T: if people called you this, they’re actually praising you because it means Greatest of All Time and is a popular term in basketball in the US. Ditching is the American slang word for the British slang word: “skive.” Shut up: doesn’t actually mean stop talking, instead, it’s an expression of disbelief that prompts you to continue your story.ĭitch: in uni, if you ditch class, you’re on Santa’s naughty list. Simp: if you’re prepared to obey someone, you’ll be a “simp” for them.Ĭringe: just like the action suggests, this term means embarrassing.įire: another way to say something is cool, e.g. Totes: if you want to say totally to a friend, try this word.
OMG: stands for oh my god and is used in almost every sentence. Let’s check out some of the most popular American slang below: American slang: Most used words Most importantly, it stands to make your time in the US of A that much richer. Knowing how and when to use American slang will help you connect better with students in the US. You’ve probably heard of “jiffy,” “flossin'” and “mint.” Now, much like the rest of the world, American slang has kept up with the times, influenced by things like rap, music, and the younger generation. Terms like “scab,” “company-man,” and “goon” were popular in the American slang vocabulary when workers began to organise in the US. Each often shows unique linguistic phenomena that vary in form and content. Many subcultures are behind them, from sexual deviants to narcotic addicts, from ghettos to gypsies.
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