English Slang

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English Slang

Language & Identity

English Slang

Choose the definition for the slang word

What does 'TEA' mean?

1. hot beverage
2. gossip
3. Taxed enough already
4. the letter 'T'

What does 'SHOOK' mean?

1. a shitty cook
2. a slightly kooky person
3. That something has been shaken
4. To feel disturbed by something

What does 'SALTY' mean?

1. Something has too much salt
2. Something is witty and slightly racy
3. somebody who is very exhuberant
4. describes someone with grey hair

What does 'WOKE' mean?

1. To be awake
2. to walk in a funny way
3. To be aware of current potitical issues
4. to be very opinionated

What does 'SWERVE' mean?

1. To dodge something
2. To change your opinion
3. To stear clear of an unwanted situation
4. Being drunk

What does 'SNATCHED' mean?

1. Someone has been kidnapped
2. Someone is great
3. Someone is over-the-top
4. Someone is dressed stylishly

What does 'STAN' mean?

1. That someone stood up for their opinion
2. Obsessive fandom
3. A name
4. A loser

What does it mean to "COLLECT RECEIPTS"?

1. Make sure your taxes are in order
2. To earn money
3. To collect evidence
4. To borrow money

What does it mean to "FLEX"?

1. Show off your muscles
2. To stretch your muscles
3. To change your opinion
4. To show off

What does "SUS" mean?

1. Something is not to be believed or trusted
2. That you have discovered the truth about something
3. Another word for sister
4. When you sip at your drink, but still spill some

What does "THAT'S A NECK" mean?

1. a part of someone's body
2. Neck is another word for kissing
3. When someone is vomiting
4. When you're being rude

What is someone doing when they "CUT THEIR EYES AT YOU"?

1. Looking at you lovingly
2. Looking at you with derision
3. Looking at you quizzically
4. Not looking at you at all

What does "THAT'S LONG" mean?

1. Describing something's length
2. How old something is
3. How boring something is
4. How tough or difficult something is

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Discuss:

1. Do you think language change is good or bad? Can it be stopped?
2. Why does some slang change, while others have more longevity?
3. What would your own reasons for using slang be?
   
4. How does language – specifically slang – reflect culture (or help define counterculture)?
   
5. How is slang connected to identity and its expression?