Monday, May 3, 2010

Lily Reifsteck


Crazy style (adj.) upset. Jane found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her and she was crazy style.

High school or college students and recent graduates between 15 and 25 years-old would use this term amongst friends. It is mostly used by women in states west of the Mississippi River, but is not secluded to any specific racial or socio-economic status.

 

Shit-housed (adj.) inebriated. When we went to the bar Saturday, Jack drank too much and got completely shit-housed.

This term is secluded to males between the ages 25 to 35, who would use the term amongst close friends. Most of the males are white and middle-class and reside on the west coast.

 

Get it (v.) have fun, let loose; a response to an action, rather than a statement. When Jane started dancing in the break room, I looked at her and said, “Get it.”

Female college students between the ages of 18 and 23 would use this term amongst close girlfriends. It is used in states west of the Mississippi River, but is not secluded to any specific racial or socio-economic status.

 

Lush (n.) female liquor consumer who sometimes drinks too much. Though Jane rarely gets out of the house, she is such a lush when she does!

Females between the ages of 21 and 28 would use this term amongst close girlfriends. It is not secluded to any region or socio-economic status, but is primarily used amongst white women.

 

Hooch (n.) liquor. Jane needs to stop by the liquor store and pick up some hooch.

Females between the ages of 21 and 25 would use this term amongst friends. It is not secluded to any region, but is primarily used by white women of the middle or lower class.

 

Love (n.) close girlfriend. Hey love, do you think we’ll get the chance to have dinner this week?

Females between the ages of 16 and 30 would use this term when addressing a very close friend. It is mostly secluded to the southern and west coast regions and is primarily used by white women of the middle or lower class.

 

Ridic (adj.) ridiculous. The fact that Jane called-in on her second day at work is ridic.

Females between the ages of 13 and 25 would use this term amongst friends. It is mostly secluded to the west coast, but is not specific to any racial or socio-economic status.

 

FML (adj. phrase) “fuck my life”; life is stressful. I cannot believe that I have four finals on the same day. FML.

High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used on the west coast amongst males and females, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Boo (n.) attractive person of the opposite sex; significant other. That guy (girl) is such a boo.

Men and women between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used in southern states or on the west coast, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Bummin’ (v.) shopping; running errands. Jack and Jane are bummin’ in the city this morning.

Men and women of all ages would use this phrase with family and friends. It is only used in the mid-western states, especially Wisconsin. It is not secluded to a particular racial status, but is used primarily amongst the middle and lower class.

 

Ride (v.) to go somewhere in a vehicle with another person. Does Jane want to ride with me?

Men and women between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is not secluded to a particular region, nor racial or socio-economic status.

 

Fly (adj.) classy; attractive; dressed well. Jack looks fly in his four-button suit.

Men and women between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used in southern states or on the west coast, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Busted (adj.) unattractive; ugly; sloppy. Jane was busted with her messy hair and gaudy make-up.

High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used on the west coast amongst males and females, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Hot mess (adj.) unattractive; ugly; sloppy. Jane is a hot mess this morning, because she didn’t have time to do her hair or make-up.

Men and women between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used in southern states or on the west coast, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Dibs (v. phrase) used when pointing out an attractive person of the opposite sex; may also be used as a joke when pointing out an unattractive person of the opposite sex. Look at that hot guy (girl)! Dibs!

High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used on the west coast amongst males and females, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Chill (v.) staying at home. Jane doesn’t want to do anything tonight, instead she just wants to chill.

Men and women between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used in southern states or on the west coast, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Kick-back (n.) small house party. Jack and Jane are having a kick-back at their house with a few close friends.

High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used on the west coast amongst males and females, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Bumpin’ (adj.) fun; enjoyable. Jane’s party is bumpin’!

High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used on the west coast amongst males and females, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

 

Bar-hopping (n.) when a group of friends go to several bars in one night. We’re going bar-hopping down Mill Avenue on Saturday.

Men and women of all ages would use this term amongst family and friends. It is not secluded to a particular region, nor is it specific to a racial or socio-economic status.

 

My B (adj. phrase) “my bad”; used when someone makes a mistake. I forgot to pick up your mail from the post office. My B.

High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 25 would use this phrase with friends. It is mostly used on the west coast amongst females, but is not secluded to a particular racial or socio-economic status.

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