Meaning:<\/strong> Hello \/ Hi \/ How are you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve heard of the popular smartphone application, WhatsApp, right? Well its name is no accident. It\u2019s a play on words of this popular American greeting which is particularly suitable in informal situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cHey John, what\u2019s up?\u201d<\/p> \u201cHey Sandy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> In UK English, \u2018what\u2019s up?\u2019 can also mean \u2018what\u2019s wrong?\u2019, but most young British people will appreciate the difference. It might lead to confusion with some older people, however. Also note that this is a very informal greeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2) My bad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> My mistake<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes we have to admit our own mistakes, and in American slang there is a short expression you can use to do this. \u2018My bad\u2019. It\u2019s informal, it\u2019s definitely a younger person\u2019s thing to say, and it\u2019s probably not what you\u2019d say to your boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cJane, did you forget to invite Casey to the party?\u201d<\/p> \u201cMy bad. I\u2019ll call her now.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 3) Awesome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Great<\/p>\n\n\n\n Americans love things to be \u2018awesome\u2019, which obviously means that something is really really good. It works in all manner of different situations too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cHi Dave, how do you like my new jacket.\u201d<\/p> \u201cIt\u2019s awesome. Where did you get it?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> In the UK, and other English-speaking countries, not only is this slang word not used nearly as often, but it can also be considered to be a bit too enthusiastic. British people would prefer \u2018nice\u2019 as a way of being a little more understated about something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4) Cool \/ not cool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning: <\/strong>Good, I\u2019m happy, fashionable<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chances are you\u2019ve heard this slang word a million times. Not only does it mean that something is good, but in a slightly different context it can mean fashionable, which was the original meaning of the slang word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> \u201cHi Sandy, everything is organized for the party on Friday.\u201d<\/p> \u201cCool. What time does it start?\u201d<\/p> or \u201cThey\u2019ve got some really cool clothes in that new store.\u201d<\/p> \u201cYeah, it\u2019s a bit expensive, though!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> Of course, the original meaning of \u2018cool\u2019 in English is connected to temperature (slightly more than cold). In traditional English, it can also mean someone who is relaxed (the opposite of someone who panics), or even slightly unfriendly (the opposite of warm). Tip:<\/strong> The Linguix extension for Chrome or Mozilla can be used to identify the meanings of countless words and expressions, even informal slang words such as those found here. Simply hold down Alt and double-click, and all definitions and synonyms will be presented to you. 5) To be cool with something<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To accept something \/ to be okay with it<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are cool with something, then you are happy enough with it \u2013 you accept it. It could be used to ask if someone would be comfortable with a situation too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cWe are meeting at 7 on Friday.\u201d<\/p> \u201cI\u2019m cool with that.\u201d<\/p> or <\/p> \u201cWould you be cool with looking after Rusty on Tuesday?\u201d<\/p> \u201cSure, no problem.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> You can also state that you are \u2018not cool with something\u2019, meaning that you do not accept it, and are not comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6) To hang out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> to spend time with people informally<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you enjoy spending time with friends, doing nothing in particular, then this is hanging out. It\u2019s a favorite pastime of teenagers, but works whatever your age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: <\/p> \u201cWhat did you do at the weekend?\u201d<\/p> \u201cNot much, just hung out with the family.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 7) Loser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Someone who has done something stupid, someone not cool<\/p>\n\n\n\n Calling someone a \u2018loser\u2019 is definitely not a nice thing, especially if it becomes a term to define a particular group of people in a high school or workplace. However, anyone can be a \u2018loser\u2019 for something stupid that they do. Please note that this doesn\u2019t necessarily have anything to do with a competition in which someone wins. It could just mean that the person is not very successful, or made a poor choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cDid you hear Jason broke up with Jennifer again.\u201d<\/p> \u201cI know, he\u2019s such a loser. She should forget him and find someone better.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 8) You bet!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Yes, you are right, correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This expression has nothing to do with gambling (where the word \u2018bet\u2019 originated) but is instead just a nice informal means of agreeing or confirming that what someone has said is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cHave you been on holiday? You look well.\u201d<\/p> \u201cYou bet! We were in Florida for a week.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> This particular expression doesn\u2019t travel much outside of the United States, but like nearly all American slang words or expressions, will be understood by all native English speakers everywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9) Hot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Very attractive<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n This one is a favorite of teen TV shows, although probably doesn\u2019t sit too well in the modern world of political correctness. However, it can be used for men and women, so stands up for equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cHave you seen the new guy in Science class?\u201d<\/p> \u201cYeah, he\u2019s hot. What\u2019s his name?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 10) To suck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> In traditional English, this is a verb which would describe how you use a straw to drink something. However, in American slang terms, it is synonymous with something being of poor quality, or a situation being unfortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: <\/p> \u201cI can\u2019t go to the party on Friday as I have to study.\u201d<\/p> \u201cThat sucks. Can\u2019t you come for a little while?\u201d<\/p> or <\/p> \u201cDo you still follow the Bears?\u201d<\/p> \u201cNah, they suck. I like the Steelers now.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 11) Shotgun \/ to ride shotgun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To sit in the front passenger seat of a car, to claim the front passenger seat<\/p>\n\n\n\n The origins of this expression are interesting. When stagecoaches used to cross the American west in the nineteenth century, it was a dangerous business. So alongside the driver was the person armed with the shotgun, who was there for security purposes. The expression has survived till modern times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cShotgun!\u201d<\/p> \u201cAh! You always get to ride in the front, can\u2019t I have a go?\u201d<\/p> \u201cYou were too slow, you should have called it.\u201d<\/p> or <\/p> \u201cI can\u2019t drive but I like riding shotgun with my friends.\u201d <\/p> \u201cMe too. That way you can control the music!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 12) Bucks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Dollars<\/p>\n\n\n\n This one works in a number of countries which use dollars as the currency (Australia, for example). A dollar = a buck, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p> \u201cHow much do I owe you for the pizza?\u201d<\/p> \u201cTen bucks.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> In Britain, \u2018quid\u2019 is used in the same way to represent pounds. However, unlike bucks, quid always remains without the \u2018s\u2019, so a quid (one pound) or two quid (two pounds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip:<\/strong> Download the Linguix tool today to get all the definitions you need, even if that word is a slang term or expression and has multiple meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n American slang is everywhere English is spoken \u2013 that\u2019s what happens when one country\u2019s cultural reach is so impressive. 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