Immigrants’ Guide To Slang Commonly Used In The United States Of America

Latin used to rule the world of languages. It has been the basis of many words used in different languages that are present nowadays. However, it died and only a small number of people actually still use this language nowadays. It is a good thing that languages that are present in the world nowadays are growing and developing with each day. A good example is the English language and great proof of this is just how people create slang and lingo in this language which shows the development of the language. A case in point is the slang used in the United States of America. Many immigrants have been surprised to find out that there is a lot of slang in the country that may sound English but actually mean a different thing from its original meaning.

 

What are the common slang used in the USA? Here are some of them.

 

Throwing shade

 

This slang may actually make a lot of people unfamiliar with it think that it is about giving some shade to people who may be under the sun, but it is not in any way related to such. In fact, the slang “throwing shade” actually is used to refer to a person who may be judging another person negatively, or a person who may be disapproving of another individual.

 

I thought that Heidi was a really nice person until I heard her throwing shade at Amber.

 

Bet

 

While ‘bet’ may be a term usually used when gambling, it has also been used as slang in the USA. When used as slang, it actually means that the person saying it is in agreement with what the other person said.

 

Dan asked me if I wanted to go on a date with him on Friday. I have been waiting for this for a long time and I said, “Sure, bet.”

 

Weirdo/freaky

 

The common words that most people know are ‘weird’ and ‘freak’ but not necessarily ‘weirdo’ or ‘freaky’. These are easy-to-understand slang because their meaning is still connected to their original meaning. These terms are actually used by people in the USA to refer to a person who may seem or behave strangely or weirdly.

 

Frances wasn’t too happy about being paired up with Matt for this project. She has always found him to be a weirdo and quite freaky at times.

 

Shut up

 

Normally, the term ‘shut up’ is used to tell someone to stop talking. But this has also become a form of slang that actually is commonly used by people who may have become surprised or are in disbelief about something.

 

Shut up! You really did win the lottery? You’re quite lucky given that you’re more prone to getting hit by a bus than winning the lottery!

 

 

 

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