English slang words: 12 everyday expressions explained
B1–C112 Wörter
Slang is what makes real conversation sound different from the coursebook. These twelve are current, widely understood in both British and American English, and safe to use with friends — though not in a job application.
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English Slang — Die Wortliste
| Wort | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| knackered | Extremely tired (British).“I'm absolutely knackered after that shift.” |
| hang out | To spend relaxed time with people.“We hung out at the park all afternoon.” |
| chill | To relax; also, relaxed.“Let's just chill tonight.” |
| ripped off | Charged far too much.“Forty pounds? You got ripped off.” |
| cheesy | Silly and over-sentimental.“The ending was a bit cheesy.” |
| broke | Having no money.“I'm broke until payday.” |
| mate | A friend (British).“He's an old mate from school.” |
| gutted | Very disappointed (British).“I was gutted when they cancelled.” |
| no worries | It's fine, don't apologise.“No worries, I'll do it.” |
| hyped | Very excited about something.“Everyone's hyped for the new season.” |
| sketchy | Suspicious or unsafe.“That street looks a bit sketchy at night.” |
| grab a bite | To get something quick to eat.“Want to grab a bite before the film?” |
So lernst du diese Liste
Nimm fünf bis sechs Wörter pro Tag statt alle zwölf auf einmal, behalte den Beispielsatz auf der Karte und wiederhole, wenn sie fällig sind. WordNest verteilt jedes Wort über sieben wachsende Intervalle — selber Tag, dann 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 und 60 Tage — damit die Liste Monate später noch sitzt. Lies wie verteiltes Wiederholen funktioniert, wenn du die Begründung hinter diesen Zahlen willst.
Studying english slang pairs well with our common English idioms list, essential phrasal verbs list and English small talk phrases, or browse all free English word lists.
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