English slang words: 12 everyday expressions explained
B1–C112 个单词
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.
使用场景： Films, series, social media and informal conversation.
English Slang — 单词表
| 单词 | 释义 |
|---|---|
| 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?” |
如何学习这份单词表
每天添加五到六个词，而不是一次十二个；把例句保留在卡片上，到期时再复习。WordNest 会把每个词安排在七个递增的间隔上——当天，然后 1、3、7、14、30、60 天——这样几个月后这份单词表仍在你的记忆里。想了解这些数字背后的原理，请阅读 间隔重复的工作原理。
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.