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Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by jerrykho(m): 9:25pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
BUCK Nowadays, bucks refers to money. The term comes from 1856, when Europeans and Natives were often trading buckskins with each other. LEGIT Simply used as a shorter version of the word ‘legitimate,’ the word ‘legit’ started appearing at the end of the 19th century by theater folks. They used it to describe “legitimate dramas” which were supposedly well-written pieces. DOPE Dope, nowadays, is used to describe drugs, or something that is really cool. The word was originally used to describe a thick goo or lubricant in the 1800’s. COOL The word ‘cool’ being used as something other than a way to describe the temperature started in 1933. It is believed that the slang was used to describe something ‘fashionable’ in jazz circles. The word gained prominent popularity thanks to tenor saxophonist Lester Young. FLY The term ‘fly’ isn’t all that popular anymore, but boy was it big in the 80’s. It was even used back in the 1880’s and 1890’s. Back then, it meant someone who was clever and witty. It is believed that this was a reference to the fact that a fly is quick and hard to catch. In more recent years, it took on the meaning of something fashionable and cool. TO ‘DECK’ SOMEONE ‘Deck’ is a popular term that describes punching or pushing someone with immense force. The term is said to have originated in the early 50’s as a way to describe someone hit so hard they hit the deck of a ship. GEEK The word ‘Geek’ started showing up in northern Britain in around 1876. It was used to describe someone who was a fool. In the 50’s, Americans started using the word to describe someone who lacks social skills or someone who ‘works too hard’ in school. Since the introduction of computers in the 80’s, ‘geek’ has also been used to describe someone who is an expert in computers. DUDE The term ‘dude’ has been around since the 19th century. It meant someone who was very snobby, stuck up, and particular about what he or she wears in public. GROOVY Although the term ‘groovy’ often is linked to the 60’s and 70’s, it originated in the 30’s. In jazz circle, ‘groovy’ described somebody who was really feeling the music while he or she was playing it. It referred to the grooves in vinyl records. KINKY Kinky has gone through a few changes over the years as far as what it means to the general public.It initially meant something that was ‘bendy.’ It then became a word that represented something illegal or stolen. Nowadays, we think of frisky sexual activity when we hear the word ‘kinky.’ This is thanks to Colin MacInnes and his book ‘Absolute Beginners’ published in the late 50’s. TOP NOTCH When something is top notch, it means that it’s really good. The term itself refers to the top mark or slit that was used to record something. It started appearing around the early 1900’s. HAYWIRE When something’s gone haywire, it’s gone completely out of control. The term comes from thewire used to hold together bails of hay. The wire itself used to be quite springy and hard to control. BOOZE Booze by definition is any potable liquid. So why does everyone imagine alcohol when we hear it? Well, the term ‘booze’ being used as a slang word can be found back in the 19th century. It is believed that the term derived from the Dutch word “busen”which means ’to drink heavily.’ 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by wtfCode: 10:22pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
Well, dem oldies should thank us for correcting it 4 'em...they've been using it wrongly. 1 Like |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by MrHighSea: 7:47am On Jan 25, 2017 |
Dude, this's cool. Lala cud mek it fly. Hope its legit, cos you'd earn urself some bucks for booze. Get haywire, kinky n decked by a top-notch sslluutt. Won't blame ya, at dt point even geeks feels the gbedu that is not playing. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Sportize(m): 8:35am On Jan 25, 2017 |
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Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by ninovandross(m): 9:04am On Jan 25, 2017 |
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Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by engrMikemd(m): 9:19am On Jan 25, 2017 |
FUVK |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Nobody: 9:30am On Jan 25, 2017 |
oh I see! |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by manuel80(m): 10:39am On Jan 25, 2017 |
That explains haywire Patoshik in Prison break 1 Like |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by THUNDAR(m): 10:56am On Jan 25, 2017 |
cool |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Radiohead6(f): 1:19pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
wtfCode:hahaha smooth |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Itzqueen218(f): 4:06pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
At least our own way of using is better than theirs |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by lardey33(m): 4:30pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
MrHighSea:smooth |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by cocaineaddict(m): 5:01pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
Decking is a BAN capping. No more no less |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by LordZero(m): 5:04pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
MrHighSea:Dope shii man... |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Wackyrichy(m): 5:41pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
MrHighSea: kinin só |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Nobody: 6:28pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
SWAG Simple meaning: Stolen item Make una kwantinu to dey yan " I GET SWAG...... D BABE SWAG NA DIE" |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by MOSTEC(m): 6:29pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
Lalasticlala. |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Folakeme: 7:23pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
MrHighSea: Coool |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Smhart1(f): 10:49pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
MrHighSea:Baddest |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Nobody: 2:14am On Jan 26, 2017 |
[quote author=Wackyrichy post=53123644 |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Phemvin(m): 2:26am On Jan 26, 2017 |
*Noted* |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by lepasharon(f): 3:20am On Jan 26, 2017 |
manuel80: He was there for comin relief |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Wackyrichy(m): 8:31am On Jan 26, 2017 |
Blacklister:lol, i see, gheto life ehn. Didn't really make sense of what u just vomited, do well to translate it to english biko. |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by GoWINEdu1: 1:24pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Interesting! This is very good. Topnotch research. kudos |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by GoWINEdu1: 1:26pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Blacklister: you are trying to say? |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Nobody: 1:30pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
[quote author=Wackyrichy post=53138221] lol, i see, gheto life ehn. Didn't really make sense of what u just vomited, do well to translate it to english biko.[/q] [s]Ur mother! Such an unfortunate child! U shall be stricken by lightening to death Ur perternal grand ma.. leave it..For where...Your life shall be screwed [/s] Hey dude.. I'm so sorry for the rubbish I said to you yesterday.. Pls forgive, bro. I was actually returning from a club house untop of mah mood.. I am sorry..I still can't believe I said those words o my fellow human.. Let it pass..pls.. Lol I wrote d English version just to save my personality in here..not attacking you.. Thank u and I will edit my post |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Wackyrichy(m): 8:51pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
[quote author=Blacklister post=53146554][/quote] well, no need for apologies, i sensed it, but i'm sorry my parents and grand parents won't be happy with me if i don't retaliate... So take these, Omo ale, omo jatijati ti o leko rara, oloribuomo, Ashawo oshi, iru yin le man lo night club lojo wednesday, ogaa funyin o, *smiles* lol, nice to meet u, hope we could be friends now ;-) |
Re: Have You Ever Thought What These Slang Words You Use Every Day Actually Mean? by Nobody: 10:09am On Jan 27, 2017 |
Wackyrichy:are we cool now, bro? And it's "he" not "she" |
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