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Popular language
Popular language is constantly changing, and the best way to keep up-to-
date wit h it is to read popular magazines and watch popular shows etc. in
the media. Here are some examples.

-aholic (suffix) addicted to something, or preference, thought to be only
e.g. chocaholic, workaholic, shopaholic temporary
airhead fool, stupid person tlip (v) to react very emotionally or
A.OK good, all in order excitedly: 'When I first heard that song,
back aft go away, don't bother me I just flipped.'
bad-mouth (v) to criticise -triendly (suffix) easily used by, not
bali game situation: '11'5a different bali harmful to, e.g. child-friendly, user-
game now.' friendly, environment-friendly
belly-ache (v) to complain tringe (adj/n) non-conventional,
bent corrupt, e.g. of police or politicians e.g. fringe theatre, on the fringe,
fringe religion/medicine
big deal something special
bimba attractive, empty-headed young get a kick out ot get satisfaction from
woman
get your act together get organised
bin it throw it away give it a whirl try it: 'That new
boa-boa (n) mistake restaurant. Le1'sgive it a whirl.'
bottom line basic situation or
give me a break don't keep pestering
assessment:'Whatever happens, the me/pressurising me/being unreasonable:
'I can't do this in one hour! Give me a
bottom line is that if you fail your
break!'
exams, you won't get a university place.'
brill abbreviation for 'brillian1'
glam abbreviation for 'glamorous'
cat's whiskers exceptional, the best: the glitterati famous people, esp. in
'She thinks she's the ca1'swhiskers'.
literary, arts, entertainment circles
chili out relax, take it easy go (v) used instead of 'say'/'said': 'He
c1apped out old, wom-out goes, "What are you doing?" And I
cool good, calm go, "Nothing. '"
cost an arm and a leg cost a lot of gobsmacked (adj)shocked, amazed
money grotty low quality
couch potato someone who does gutted (adj) very disappointed,
nothing but stay at home and watch TV devastated: 'I was gutted by the news.'
crummy boring, poor quality hang out (n/v) place frequented/to
damage (n) the cost, the bill: 'Le1'scali frequent
the waiter and see what the damage is.' hang-up problem, inhibition
hunk masculine, attractive man
do the business do the job that has to
be done into abbreviation for 'information'
into interested in: 'He's into
down to dependent on, due to: 'The
success is down to the new manager.' musidyoga/drugs. '
drop out (n/v) give up norma I k thousand, esp. money: 'I was offered
education or work for an
19,OOOka year.' .
unconventional lifestyle laid back (adj) calm, relaxed
dweeb fool, stupid person legless drunk
tave abbreviation for 'favourite'
i the main man most important person
tink dishonest, disloyal person makeover complete transformation (of
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tlavour ot the month current fashion
appearance, character etc.)
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