Compiled by the members of Dr. Tarvers= WRIT 102 Sections

and edited by Dr. T., who takes responsibility for its content.

aidy: a word for marijuana intoxication; ALet=s get really aidied.@Probably from the >ad= in >addicted.=

ain=t: combination of the words Aam not@.

ain=t all that: someone who thinks he or she is special or great, but really isn=t.

all that: to be extremely proud of one=s self and to have high self-esteem and self-worth; above what is common or usual. Variant: all that and a bag of chips. (3)

anal: uptight or worried about something.

an ass of: a lot of something.

arse: ass, behind. Usually used in a joking manner. (2)

ass whuppage: doing something bad to someone else.

attitude adjustment: changing a bad situation to a good one.

awwit: used when someone does something really stupid; a reaction.

babe: a good looking female.

balls: nerve, backbone.

basser: a very annoying or uncool person.

bawling: laughing or crying a lot.

batty: an emotion someone feels when another person is driving him or her crazy.

beep, beep, beep: used when someone attempts to exit or enter the locked side of the cafeteria.

beer goggles: the way a person sees a member of the opposite sex when intoxicated; used to excuse the appearance of a person one might be with. (2)

Billy Bad Ass: name given to someone who thinks he or she is tough.

bitch: something that will be hard work.

bitch: someone who looks very good and is admired by friends.(2)

bitch: derogatory term for a woman.

bitches: females; women I know. Variant: my bitches. (2)

bitchin=: to fuss or complain heavily.

blocker: a jealous person who attempts to ruin other=s enjoyment.

blitzed: very high or drunk.

blow: cocaine.

bogus: exceptionally wonderful.

bong: an instrument used when smoking marijuana.

b=otch: a way of saying >bitch= without actually using the prohibited word.

bout it: a person who has few cares and will basically do what he or she wishes.

bow head: member of a sorority.

brewskies: cold beers.

bro: person who is a friend or acquaintance.

brother: person who is a close friend.

buckle: something that looks, feels, or tastes good. Possibly connected to butta.

buggin=: to be excited about or trip over a person all the time; acting different from one=s usual manner; to act nervous or weird. (3)

bum: a person who constantly borrows possessions or money from others, more from laziness than from lack of resources.

bumpin= uglies: having sex.

busta=: a weak person (physically or emotionally).

butch: very masculine girl.

butta: something that looks, feels, or tastes good.

BYOB: bring your own beer.

The Caf: Thomson Cafeteria.(3)

caking: having sex.

carpet muncher: a lesbian.

chachi: attractive male anatomy.

charge: attack or consume vigorously.

cheating: sexual infidelity.

cheddar: another term for money. Also cheese. (2)

cheesin=: smiling very broadly.

cheesy: a task, place, thing, or person that is considered to be ridiculous, embarrassing, or silly.

chic, chick: a female.

chill: to calm down.

chillin=: relaxing, making one=s self comfortable; to be cool and doing nothing. (3)

clothes clause: unwritten assumption that one shouldn=t do laundry within 3 days of going home.

Chucks: Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers.

civvies: civilian clothes.

cocky: to be overly sure of one=s self.

coke: any kind of soda.

come-fuck-me pumps: trashy, stiletto-heeled shoes.

cool: extremely good, neat, great, awesome, something one likes, agreeable, approved of, excellent (8).

country as a biscuit: really rural, very country-like.

crammin=: trying to learn a large amount of material right before the exam.

creepin=: a way to move from one place to another.

crib: one=s house, apartment, living quarters, home (3).

crunch-a-munch: a marijuana-filled cigar laced with cocaine.

cut: to get on someone=s case, complain to.

cutie-patootie: a very handsome or cute person.

cuz: a greeting for a friend or acquaintance (short for >cousin=).

da bomb: the greatest, the best, the best looking, the most enjoyable (8).

damn: a word used to demean something that has gone wrong with your plans.

dank: good-looking; the finest of a product, situation, or person.(3)

deuce: something you think is cool.

deuce deuce: 22-ounce beer.

dick: the male genitalia.

dick head: a person who is mean just to be mean.

didn=t go there: response to mention of an inappropriate subject or criticism. Variant: Don=t go there.

Die! Expression used under any circumstances to express displeasure.

dilly: what=s going on?

dingy: a person who is not very bright.

dirt: a person w ho has had sex with many partners.

dirty butt: a girl who will have sex with anyone.

dis(s): to put someone down or insult them; to do a person wrong; to make a derogatory comment (3).

dissed: to be dumped by one=s boyfriend or girlfriend; to be ignored or turned down. (2)

ditched: to disregard or throw away; to abandon someone. (2)

ditz: a person who has little or no common sense.

do: a hairstyle.

dog: a close friend or buddyBvariant dogg; a boy who=s no good. (4)

dog: to pester someone.

dogs: greeting to a male friend.

doll: a pretty girl.

doobie: marijuana cigarette.

doo-doo chaser: gay man (derogatory).

dope: marijuana; any illegal drug (3).

dope: something you think is cool.(3)

down: something you understand or agree with.(2)

dude: a term used when one male is identifying with another; a person (generic); a friend. (7)

duds: clothes or shoes.

duh: an interjection used as a derogatory remark when someone else should know something but doesn=t. (2)

dukes: money. Probably short for ducats.

dump: a place that is poorly kept and insanitary.

dunno: don=t know.

dyke: lesbian.

East Coast: habit typical of people who live on the east coast.

easy: one who has sex with another person he or she doesn=t know well. (2)

fag: a gay man. Derogatory.

faggot: derogatory term for a gay man. (2)

feelin= me: understanding me.

fine: a sexy person.

firewater: liquor with a high alcohol content.

fit: obese.

5-0: law enforcement, the police.(2)

fixin=: getting ready to.

flame: cigarette lighter.

flamer: derogatory term for a homosexual.(2)

flicktarded: something that is stupid or that doesn=t make sense.

flogging the dolphin: masturbation.

floored: intoxicated.

fly: something or someone that a person (usually male) really likes or admires;attractive.(4)

fly: someone updated or in tune with his/her surroundings; exceptionally thoughtful or neat.(2)

fly-honeys: girls who look awesome all the time.

fool: a person who acts crazy or does something to make others laugh.

40: a 40-ounce alcoholic beverage.

411:information (general); phone number.(2)

420: time to smoke marijuana (from the police call signal). (3)

freak: a very promiscuous person.

fresh: someone who is familiar with you or sassy to you.

frontin=: to say one thing and do another; to cause a scene; not showing your true self. (4)

fruit fly: female friend of a homosexual male. Variant: fag hag.

fuck: to have meaningless physical sex; to have intercourse. (3)

fuck it: forget it.

fuck you: expression of rejection.

fucked up: drunk.

fucker: a person you dislike.

fudge packer: gay man who has anal sex.

function: one=s mindset, way one acts, motivation.

funk: odor.

funky: unique, out of the ordinary.

fuzz: the police.

G: a gangster.

game: vibe a man can emit to talk to the ladies and get one of them to go home with him; the ability to get a date. (2).

gank: to take something or steal it.(2)

gat: gun.

Gee: term of address for a friend.

gettin= nekkid: having sex.

gettin= your groove on: having sex.

ghetto: slum, dormitory.

ghetto booty: white or black females with large butts who are not fat but well-developed.

gig: job for a musician, actor, or performer.

gigolo: a person who is well-respected on his or her scene. Variant: juggalo.(2); also, a man who sleeps with many women.

gil: cool.

gimme some skin: friendly greeting.

give a shit: to care about something.

goin= down: a sexual encounter; having oral sex. (2)

going Greek: to rush (or try to join) a fraternity or sorority.

gold digger: a woman who=s out for a man=s money.

gonna: going to, going to go.

goober: a dork, a loser.

good deal: expression used when confirming an agreement with someone.

Goooooo Sitdown! expression used to taunt an opponent who is benched at a sporting event.

Go on with your bad self! leave the room; end a line of conversation.

Gorilla! expression used to complain about sweltering heat.

gotcha: I understand you.

grass: marijuana. (2)

grill: face; as in AWhy you all is in my grill?@

grit: a redneck, a poor person; the kind of person who has a couch in the front yard.

groove: regular routine.

groupie: a follower, one who can=t do anything by him- or herself.

grub: food. (3). Variant: get your grub on: to eat.

grubbin=: having sex with.

grunt: a new recruit, esp. in the Marines.

Guitar Kapowie: Nintendo game >Banjo Kazooie=

hairy monkey balls: a greeting or term to lighten mood among a group of friends.

hammered: very intoxicated.

hangin=: to gather with a group of friends to talk or socialize.

hang out: to spend time together. (2)

happening: going on.

hard: acting like something doesn=t bother you.

hater: a jealous person who tries to ruin another=s good time.

hauling ass: moving quickly.

the heat: something very good.

heli: the best, biggest, most.

hello: used to call attention to a strange comment or bad choice.

hen party: gathering of women.

hip: up-to-date on the most recent developments or events.

hitched: to get married.

ho: a slut; a woman who has been with many men. (2)

ho dog: a male whore; a man who has been with many women (negative connotation).

hog leg: very big marijuana cigarette.

hole: your mouth.

homie: friend.

hoochie: very easy girl, whore; slut.(2)

hook up: to associate with another person for the purpose of having sex; to form a relationship or attachment; to make out or neck. (4)

hoops: basketball.

hoopty: An old car; particularly an Oldsmobile from the years 1980-1985. Perhaps originally from >Coupe de Ville=.

hot: someone who is good-looking; to look good (2)

hot: angry.

hotboy: very popular male.

hotgirl: very popular female.

hotspot: very popular place.

hunk: good-looking male.

hurl: to vomit.

hussy: greeting for a close female friend; a girl with a bad attitude; a girl with loose morals. (3)

ice: to freeze someone with fear.

icky: gross.

ight: short version of AAll right@.

It=s all about: introduces what is being discussed, or what one is obsessed with.

jack off: to masturbate.

jacked: to hit. Probably from Ahijacked.@

jagoff: people who cannot drive or people who purposely make other drivers upset.

jake: policeman

jam: to play music; to work hard at something; to have fun or party; to sound good; to dance to music. (5)

jam: a predicament.

Jap: Japanese person.

jerking: lying or not telling the truth. Also jerking around.

jet: to leave the premises, quickly. (2)

Jimmy: condom. Variant: Jimmy cap. (2)

jive: misleading, deceptive talk.

joint: room, house, dwelling, generic place.

jones: a deep-seated crush on a person; a strong desire for someone or something. (2)

K.B.: >kind bud=; high quality marijuana.

kick him/her to the curb: to end a romantic relationship with another person.

killer: something that one admires.

knocking boots: having sex.

laid: has had sex.

lame: something that is sorry, inexcusable, without merit.

larry: cocaine. (Possibly from the 3 Stooges.)

later, later: farewell meaning Awe=ll talk to you (or see you) later.@

LOL: >Laugh out loud=; a sarcastic response to a person. Evolved from the e-mail acronym.

loser: person not considered popular, responsible, cool, etc.

low rider: car or truck whose suspension puts it low to the ground.

madnuts: neat, admired, cool.

Man: generic greeting for a friend.

maunch: to perform oral sex on a woman.

mercy buckets: Thank you very much. From French >Merci beaucoup.=

Mike Hunt: a joke name used on a telephone call to get someone to yell the name out to a group of people.

the money: something good, desired.

monkey: very hot weather.

monkey: affectionate nickname for a friend.

monkey fuck: to light one cigarette from another.

mother goose: euphemism for >mCer fCer=. (2)

my bad: my mistake, my fault; my inappropriate comment. (2)

myself: used in place of >me= or >I=.

nast: bad, ugly, gross, nasty.

nice: sarcastic term to describe a person, situation, or action that is stereotypically >redneck=.

niftycool: good, great, interesting.

nigga: close male friend or boyfriend.

No it ain=t: a saying meaning that something isn=t true or isn=t possible.

nookie: sexual intercourse.

not going to fly: inexcusable, something that won=t work.

O-V-E-R: spelled out when a situation has gone wrong or one=s mistake or duplicity is about to be discovered.

Office: the Tatler Yearbook office in the basement of Bancroft.

off the hook: a very desirable person, situation, or event.(2)

off the meter: an extremely desirable situation, event, person, or other object.

+Oh where is my hairbrush?+: Where is {whatever} I am missing; sung to the tune from >Veggie Tales=.

operator: a young man who is popular with the ladies.(2)

pack my fudge: description of homosexual activities.

pad: home, dwelling.(2)

pansy: weak or overly-feminine male.(3)

PDA: public display of affection.

parlaît: used to describe a very good-looking or dressed person.

parlaîting: relaxing

papers: paper money.

partner: friend or familiar person.

peace out: a farewell expression. Variant: Peace.

pecker: male sexual organ.

peeps: people; one=s friends.

the pen: prison.

perky: a girl whose nipples are noticeably visible.

petro: gasoline.

phat: gorgeous, something that looks good, something neat, interesting, desirable, >pretty hot and tempting=.(13)

phonebook: a word substituted for any word you can=t remember on the spur of the moment.

pickin=: to joke or harmlessly insult in jest.

piece: a firearm.

piece: a place, location.

piece of ass: woman with whom one can have sex.

pig: a messy person.

pigs: the police.(2)

pillow biter: a homosexual.

pimp: male who usually has multiple girlfriends at one time without them knowing about the others.(3)

pimp daddy: a guy who thinks he can get any girl.(2)

pimpin=: a guy who gets all the females.

piss: to urinate.

pissed off: to be extremely mad.

plastered: drunk.

player: someone (usually male) who thinks he can get any member of the opposite sex interested in him; a person messing with more than one member of the opposite sex at a time; a person who plays with the feelings of his partner. (4) Variant: playa.

playin=: misleading a person, as if playing games with that person.

pocket pool: for a male, fidgeting with his genitalia through his clothing.

podunk: an act or person that is really stupid.

the point five of it: half of a story; one side of a story.

polish it off: finish it. Variant: polish her off.

Pooh boy: a wimp or someone who pretends to be tough but isn=t.

poohnanni: female vagina.

po po: police.(3)

poseur: a person who tries to be someone he or she is not.

posse: group of people who always hang out together.

pot: marijuana.(2)

pottie: bathroom.

pounded: hit violently.

pounded: extremely drunk.

prof: university professor.

props: credit given to a friend.

psych: to play a trick on someone; fake someone out.

psycho: a person who acts aberrantly; the behavior exhibited by such people.

puffin=: smoking marijuana.

pullin=: a person who succeeds with members of the opposite sex; a person who has many suitors.

punk: a person who=s acting sorry or weak. (2)

punk ass: a person who is a bully or punk.

put the smack down: disciplining of a woman by her husband or boyfriend.

queen: homosexual who is extremely feminine.

radical: really awesome, admirable.

rag: menstruating.

rainbow warriors: gay people with major attitudes; people proud of being gay.

raincoat: condom.

raise da roof! to get down or have a good time.

random: a person, thing, or topic of conversation that appears out of nowhere. (2)

rank: something that smells bad.

redneck: a very primitive, perhaps uneducated person, perhaps with a very thick Southern accent.(3)

reefer: marijuana cigarette.(2)

relations: the act of having sex.

rep: reputation.

retard: a person who is acting dumb or doing something stupid.

Rich: an abbreviation for Richardson hall.

ride: automobile; means of transportation; a nice car. (2)

rip: to convert a track from a compact disk into an mp3 file that can be played on the computer.

ripped: extremely intoxicated with any drug.(2)

ripped: in good physical condition, with rippling muscles.

rocks: a solid form of cocaine.

rod: penis.

roll: to rob a person such as a drunk or someone who cannot defend him or herself.

roomie: roommate (positive connotation).

rough: looking bad, unkempt.

roughneck: someone who hangs out in the street smoking, drinking liquor, and doing illegal activities.

rubberneck: a homosexual male.

ruffneck: a rugged male, bad guy.

rump pumper: insulting word to describe gay men and their lifestyle.

run some leg: succeed sexually with a woman.

running hos: chasing women.

the sack: to be fired from a job.

say what you=re saying: expression of frustration; AGet to the point!@

scandalist: a word used to describe getting over on somebody.

schmooze, shmooze: to talk to or ingratiate yourself with someone.

schwag: cheap or not good, esp. of marijuana.

scope: to investigate something or someone.

scram: get out!

screw it: forget it.

scromping, scrumping: having sex. (3)

severely disabled: behaving stupidly or inappropriately.

shades: sunglasses.

shady: being mysterious, confusing.

shagging: having sex.(2)

shisnick: euphemism for >shit=.

Shit! used to express dislike for a mistake that could have and should have been prevented.

shitfaced: drunk.

shittin=: being upset or mad.

shoes: an interjection used when something goes wrong. Probably a euphemism for >shit=.

shoot a monkey: phrase used when one is mad; equivalent to ADamn it!@

short bus is comin= for you: you=ve done something really stupid. Derives from the minibuses used to transport the mentally challenged.

sickled: a person or object that has been severely beaten or damaged.

six-pack: a muscular, well-developed chest and stomach.

skank: ugly woman; promiscuous woman (may be used in a joking manner); one who doesn=t attend to one=s physical hygiene. (4)

skankdog: a high-ranking skank. Used jokingly.

skeezer: someone who is slick but also a loser.

skew it on the barbie: take things lightly, easily.

skunk: to win a game by a very large margin.

skivvies: underwear or undergarments.

slam: to insult or criticize someone.(2)

slammer: jail.

slut: woman who engages in sexual encounters with many different partners.

slut mutt: young man looking to have sex with older women.

smack: talking bad about someone.

smokin=: something that is awesome.

spaz: disorganized, not in control.

Spackavelli: a person who has affairs with people who are already involved with other people.

spliff: marijuana cigarette.

split: leave a room or situation.

squabble: to get into a fight or argument.

square: cigarette.

steelo: style, personal way of doing things.

step-ins: underwear.

stink: acting as if one is terrific, fabulous, all that.

stoked: excited.

straight: honest, acceptable, genuine.

straight up: honestly, without deception.

stupe: a person who is stupid.

suck it: a phrase used to show dislike for a given opinion or action.

summacumpoonjab: summa cum laude.

sweet: interjection or adjective to describe something favorable, approved, admired.(4)

sweetmeat: a good-looking woman.

tanked: very intoxicated.

tight: something that is good-looking, awesome, sharp.

to the nails! A statement used to signify a person=s disinterest in a subject.

ticked off: to make mad.

thuggirl: a very unrefined, unladylike female.

that=s my baby=s daddy: an expression a woman uses to describe a man she may be in love with.

tha hood: place where African Americans live, predominantly; a poor neighborhood. (2)

tha shit: a situation or something that is good or pleasing.

that 3-F look: looking like one has just had sex (Afreshly fucked face@).

the sack: to be fired from a job.

throw the bone: have sex with.

trash: a person having worthless ideas or poor values who should be disregarded; a person who hooks up with nasty people.(2)

tight with money: short on money.

the Book: the Tatler yearbook.

tent: place next to the Bookworm where used books are bought and sold.

tight: to look good.

tool: dork, geek.

trick: a slut.

trim: to have sex.

trip: a person who is considered to be very amusing or enjoyable to be around.

trippin=: fooling; kidding around; to act crazy over someone or something; a sudden change in attitude or behavior. (3)

true dat: That=s true, I agree.

tuff: something that is liked or admired.

tuff nuts: a person who thinks they are tough. (May be sarcastic.)

tweed: marijuana.

24-7: twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Variant: 24-7 at Rutledge. (3)

2-D: abbreviation for Two-Dimensional Design class. Variant: 3-D.

wack, whack: crazy, outrageous, out of control, out of the ordinary. (6)

walkashame: after spending the night at a frat house, the trip from the bedroom to the front door early in the morning.

walk the dog: to sneak away and smoke marijuana.

walking woody: man who is in a constant state of sexual excitement.

wanker: a person who masturbates too often; an annoying individual.

wannabe: a non-African American individual who conducts him or herself as if he or she were African American. Also wigger.

waste: to defeat or destroy.

waxed: to be beaten up physically in sports.

wa=zup, whuzup, what up: greeting meaning >what is going on?= or >what is happening=? (3)

weed: marijuana.(2)

Wee Licker: spoonerism for Lee Wicker dorm.

well=ya: Expression used in reaction when someone else states what is known or obvious.

West Coast: refers to the habits of those who live on the west coast; AHe dresses so West Coast.@

wha: abbreviation for the question >What?=

whack: to masturbate.

whatchamacallit: word used when you don=t know the name of something.

whatever: answer to any statement, question, or challenge; male=s evasive answer to any question asked by a woman; phrase used to retaliate when one is receiving criticism (3).

what=s your deal? why are you acting the way you are? What is wrong here?

wheels: automobile.

whenever: used in place of >when=.

wide open: used positively, enthusiastic. When used negatively, wild and out of control.

wigging: panicking, freaking out. (2) Variant: wigged out.

wimp: a person afraid of doing risky or dangerous things.

wired: very hyper and active; under the influence of drugs.

word: affirms what another person is saying.(3)

the WU: Winthrop University.

y=all: all you people.

Y2K: the year 2000.

yank, Yankee: person from north of the Mason-Dixon line.

yeppers: statement of response meaning >yes=.

yo: statement of greeting meaning >hey=. (3)

yo= momma: derogatory statement; often the response to >Screw you.=

you been drinkin=? statement asked of a person who is behaving crazily or confused.

yourself: used in place of the pronoun >you=.