A Dictionary of Slang The aim of this

A Dictionary of Slang The aim of this lesson is to create a dictionary of slang words used today.

What are slang words? These are words which young people use amongst themselves to their friends. n Often parents and other adults cannot understand the meaning of slang. Why is this? n

Which of these slang words are still in fashion today? n n n Mint Swell Fusty Soppy Frowsy Ace Brill Fab Lush Gross ripping n n n Cool Groovy Chronic Bad Neat Mega Wicked Rotten Radical Spiffing dodgy

These words have been submitted by Nathan Johnston. Do you agree with his definitions? n n n n Alreet? – Are you alright/okay? Aye – yes Backer – ride on the rear of a bicycle as a passenger Class – good Yem- home Mint – good, great Toon – town, possibly preferring to Newcastle which is actually a city Haweigh – Come on, that’s not correct Fog –first Netty – toilet Oot –out Nout- nothing at all Way-aye – opf course Reet – that’s perfectly acceptable n n n n Gerroff – get off me Divint – don’t Shan – that’s quite unfair Aya! – that’s rather painful! Gannin – going Neet- night time Canny – nice, pleasant Annarr – I know that Gams – legs Ye – you Hoose – house Kep/ket – sweets Keks – a form of underwear Wor -our