Some Common Traits Of The Locals Of The United States Of America: A Guide For Immigrants

Each year, many people choose to leave their home countries and become immigrants in the United States of America. Because of this, this country has a very diverse population. People who live here come from many different races and come from many countries around the world. They also bring with them their own culture from their home country, and that includes their own language. So although English is the main language that is spoken in the United States of America, there are still many languages being spoken all around the country.

 

As a result of the many different languages spoken and used in the USA, slang terms can vary greatly depending on the region and cultural background. But there are some popular slang words and phrases that are commonly used. Here are some examples.

 

Crash

 

While this slang actually can mean colliding into something, it is also used as slang. In slang in the USA, it means falling asleep quickly or passing out.

 

I was so exhausted after work yesterday that I crashed on the couch as soon as I got home. The next thing I know, it’s morning already.

 

DM

 

Some people may use this to actually refer to the brand Doc Martens. However, in American slang, it is the shortened form for “direct messages”.

 

Hey, can you DM me that funny meme you just showed me? I’d like to share it with a friend.

 

Dead

 

In US slang, this word actually means that something is no longer interesting, is over, or is no longer exciting.

 

I used to be really into that TV show, but now it's dead to me. It's just not interesting anymore.

 

Steez

 

While some people may think that ‘steez’ is actually some kind of brand the first time that they encounter it, it actually means something different. In the USA, it actually means a style that is effortless.

 

Did you see his steez in that new music video? I won’t be surprised if many dress up like that in a few weeks’ time.

 

Spox

 

No, this is not slang for Spock of the Star Trek franchise. It actually is the shortened form of the word ‘spokesperson’.

 

The spox for the company announced that they will be releasing a new product next month.

 

Sawbuck

 

Sawbuck is not actually a game or a place in the USA. It is actually the slang that is used to refer to $10.

 

I gave the bartender a sawbuck and he poured me a cold beer.

 

A-game

 

This does not refer to a game. It actually is used to mean that a person is actually doing their best or is performing quite well.

 

She always brings her A-game to the basketball court, making her one of the best players on the team. All her efforts paid well when she was awarded a spot in the Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

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