Slang

Slang

Culture specific, informal words and terms that are not considered standard in a language.

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Slang

To pinch out a cigarette for later smoking. (Also with the.) * Like an old soldier, Wally took a puff and then clipped the butt for later. * You learn to clip a butt so you won’t waste what you can’t ...

clip someone’s wings

Language; Slang

To restrain someone; to reduce or put an end to a teenager’s privileges. * One more stunt like that and I’m going to clip your wings for a couple of weeks. * Her father clipped her wings for getting ...

clobber

Language; Slang

To strike someone; to beat someone; to outscore someone. * I ought to clobber you, but good. * She clobbered him over the head with her bouquet.

clock

Language; Slang

To earn, score, or total up someone or something. (As if the person or thing gained were being metered or clocked.) * Sam clocked a date with Sally, and is he ever proud! * Amy clocked nearly $12 an ...

clock in

Language; Slang

To record one’s arrival at a set time. * He clocked in three minutes late. * When they clock in, give them this envelope.

clown around

Language; Slang

To act silly; to mess around. * Please stop clowning around and get to sleep. * We were just clowning around. We didn’t mean to break anything.

clue someone in

Language; Slang

To set someone straight (about something); to inform someone of the facts. * What’s going on? Clue me in. * I think I’d better clue in Sam about the rally.