Slang

Slang

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

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yutz

Language; Slang

A fool; a simpleton. * Don’t act like such a yutz! * Who is the yutz blocking the doorway?

za

Language; Slang

Pizza. (Collegiate.) * I’m gonna spring for some za. * Who wants some of this za?

gel

Language; Slang

To relax and let one’s hair down. * I’ve got to go home and gel for a while. Things are too stressful just now. * If I don’t get to gel a little every day, I tend to fall apart.

get a buzz out of someone or something

Language; Slang

To get some humor from someone or something. (See also give someone a buzz.) * I thought you’d get a buzz out of that gag. * I hope you get a buzz out of Ted. He’s a funny guy.

get a load of something or someone

Language; Slang

To look at someone or something. * Wow, get a load of Fred! * Get a load of the chrome on that set of wheels!

kevork

Language; Slang

To kill someone. (Based on the name of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the physician who practices assisted suicide.) * This guy looked mean—like he was gonna kevork me.