Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Slang

1) props: "respect, recognition" (example: Gotta give that girl props for her web site!)
2) n00b: A newcomer or novice--newbie. Example: That n00b didn't know what he was doing; all the experienced players laughed at him.
3) kajillion: Large amount; very many. Example: I got a kajillion mosquito bites at that party.
4) thingamajiggereedoo: Things unknown Example: You know...that thingamajiggereedoo.
5) dandy: Nifty; spiffy; good; great; coolio; sunshiny; etc. Example: Have a dandy day.
6) peaches: Used to describe a good situation.Goes with everything Example: How was your weekend?Peaches.
7) jargon: Word or sentence that doesn't make sense. Example: Shut it! You are talking jargon!
8) x2: A notation added to the end of a word to denote a double meaning. Note: This is typically a written (as opposed to spoken) expression, and it is usually contained within parentheses. Example: Sally: On Friday I went to the store to pick up something to eat (x2).
9) cellaholic: A person addicted to using her cell phone, and is seen to use it very frequently. Especially at times or in places that are inappropriate. Example: Some cellaholic was talking through the whole movie--reminded me why I'd rather stay home and rent.
10) rank: something that is totally disgusting. Example: That color is so rank!

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