Slang Dictionary
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| These are terms and phrases commonly used in urban city street
talk that are very rarely used in Altoona or any other Western Pennsylvania
city. Use care when using these words; use them in the proper context. |
| A IGHT: pronounced /ah ight/; shortened form of 'all right'. |
| AIN'T DOWN WITH: use when referring to a situation you don't particularly
like. Example: "I ain't down with this idea!" |
| BET: reactionary response to an event that is totally unexpected but
greatly appreciated. Example: "Class is cancelled today? Bet!" |
| BO': pronounced /boah/; a male friend--usually, but not always, of
the same peer group. |
| BOOGER: a really disgustingly ugly and hideous female. |
| BREAK: use when referring to departure from a place. Example: "I have
to leave now; it's time to break." |
| BUGGING: (1) acting silly or foolish. (2) asking someone to do something
silly or foolish. |
| CAP: to punch someone in the face. |
| CHILL: calm down, relax. |
| CHUMPIE: something that causes happiness, joy, or excitement. Example:
"That was a good movie; it was the chumpie." |
| COLD-BLOODED: describes actions done or people who do things without
heart. Example: "That teacher gaves us 4 asssignments to do in one night;
that's cold-blooded!" |
| CRACK ON: when a male attempts to get to know a female of his your
own peer group with the intentions of ultimately having a relationship
with that person because of her personality, not material possessions.
Example: "He's had his eyes on that girl for two weeks now; I think he's
trying to crack on her." |
| CRIB: one's own dwelling place (house, apartment, dorm room, etc.) |
| CUZ: synonym for HOLMES. |
| DEAD: when a certain event was not worthwhile to attend. Example: "That
concert was dead last night!" |
| DECENT: adjective for CHUMPIE. Example: "That movie last night was
decent." |
| DEF: synonym for DECENT used with stronger emphasis. |
DIS:
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to put down someone in public to the extent that it makes that person feel
bad.
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to deliberately break an appointment or date without consenting the second
party.
Example: "I waited for this guy at the restaurant for 45 minutes and he
didn't show up; he dissed me!" |
DOGGING:
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synonym for HOUSING.
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obtaining maximum sexual pleasure from a member of the opposite sex.
Example: "You should have seen that guy last night. He was touching her
breasts and feeling her ass; he was dogging her!" |
| DUCK: a snob; a conceited, stuck-up female. |
| DYING: laughing hysterically. |
| FAIR ONE: a planned fight that is preceded by a verbal argument. Example:
"That's enough talk, man! We can have a fair one in the parking lot!" |
| FOR REAL: truth; talking in a serious manner. |
| FREAK: an extremely beautiful, good-looking female--usually, but not
always, a member of your own peer group. |
| FRESH: new; original; usually used when referring to clothing. |
| FRONT: talking nonsense; all talk, no action. Example: "He doesn't
know what he's talking about; he's fronting!" |
| GEIZE: driving or running extrememly fast. |
| GET BACK: alternative for saying, 'I'll see you later.' Example: "I'll
get back with you later." |
| GET BUSY: becoming active directly from a state of stability. Example:
"I'm not in any activities here; it's time to get busy." |
| HOLMES: generic term used when referring to a male whose name is unknown
Example: "What's up, holmes?!" |
| HOOK-UP: ability to get proper connections with certain people or things
Example: "The guy next door has a sattelite dish and a VCR; he's got all
the hook-ups." |
| HOUSING: in sports: totally dominating another person or team for a
specific moment or for a duration of time. Example: "Our volleyball team
is housing those guys! The score is 14-3." |
| HYPE: uptight; upset; jittery; worried; nervous. |
| ILLING: synonym for BUGGING. |
| JAWN: synonym for CHUMPIE. |
| JAM: alternative for 'party'. |
| KICK: (1) to have a strong smell, usually a foul odor. (2) to do something
that causes excitement. Example: "Those girls was kicking it at the dance
last night." |
| KICK GAME: synonym for CRACK ON. |
| LATE: not catching the punch line of a joke until at least 5 minutes
after the joke was told. |
| LIVE: when a certain event was really worthwhile to attend. Example:
"That party was live last night!" |
| LUNCH: procrastinate; not taking advantage of a given opportunity. |
| NO JOKE: taking all matters as seriously as possible when dealing with
a certain subject. Example: "This guy has been studying every night since
he's been here; he ain't no joke with his schoolwork!" |
| OCK: rarely used synonym for HOLMES. |
| ON TIME: when events seem to fall in just as the right moments. Example:
"That cancelled class was right on time; now I can go to that party tonight!" |
| PLAY OUT: to use so much that it will eventually fade out. Example:
"Are you listening to Curtis Blow? He's played out!" |
| POSSE: one's own circle of friends. |
| PSYCHE: alternative for saying, 'just kidding'. |
| PUMP UP: to make livlier; to fill with energy. |
| PUSH: synonym for BREAK. |
| RIDE: a specific means of transportation, usually one's own automobile. |
| RIDE A JOCK: when a female attempts to get to know a male of her own
peer group with the intentions of ultimately having a relationship with
that person because of his personality, not his material possessions. |
| RUNNING IT: in music: playing a song over and over again to the point
of getting tired of hearing it. Example: "That's the 6th time I've heard
that song today; they're running it!" |
| RUSH: to gang up on a particular person. |
| SELL OUT: not capitalizing on a golden opportunity; result of LUNCHING.
Example: "Our football team had the ball 1st and Goal on the 3 yard line.
They used all 4 downs and still didn't score; they sold out!" |
| SKEEZER: a person, usually a female, who attempts to have a relationship
with a member of the opposite sex only for his/her material possessions
to make an impression on other people. Example: "That girl wants to crack
on that guy with the IROC-Z; I think she's a skeezer!" |
| SLICE: rarely used synonym for HOLMES. |
| SLIDE: to hit someone with enough velocity that they fall to the ground. |
| SOFT: (1) partially or totally intoxicated; drunk; high. (2) weak,
timid, not able to defend oneself. |
| SQUAD: in sports: one's own group or team. Example: "My squad is gonna
win this volleyball game!" |
| SUCKER: one who perpetrates; someone who has a lack of knowledge
on certain subjects. Example: "Look, sucker, you've messed with me long
enough! Get out of my face before I cap you!" |
| TAKE OUT: causing upbeatness; bringing humor to someone. Example: "That
girl takes me out with that wild hairdo." |
| THOROUGH: (1) synonym for DECENT used when referring to a person. (2)
attempting to 'get smart' with someone. |
| TRIP: one that causes upbeatness; brings humor to someone. Example:
"That girl has a funny hairdo; she's a trip." |
| TRIPPING: synonym for BUGGING. |
| WHAMMY: synonym for BOOGER. |
| WOOF: when a hairdo is very tacky. (can also be used as a verb) |
| WORD: having the final say in an argument. |
| Y'ALL: contraction for 'you all'; always used when talking to more
than one person; alternative for 'yuns'. |