2024-05-20
11 分钟Become a monthly subscriber for just $1.99 per month and receive an additional two to three episodes per week! https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/exclusive-content In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about slang terms that have become commonly used by many English speakers. Bling: This term refers to flashy, ostentatious jewelry or other luxurious accessories. Originating from the sound of something sparkling, "bling" became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly through the music of artists like Lil Wayne and the Cash Money Millionaires. Crib: Originally slang for a house or apartment, "crib" has been widely adopted in mainstream speech to refer to one's home. The term gained broader recognition through its use in hip hop lyrics and shows like "MTV Cribs." Dope: While it can refer to drugs, in hip hop slang, "dope" means something excellent or outstanding. This positive connotation has crossed over into mainstream usage to describe anything that's impressive or cool. Lit: Initially used to describe something that is exciting or excellent, "lit" has become a popular term across various age groups to denote that a party or event is lively and enjoyable. It has evolved to encompass anything exciting or fun. Salty: In hip hop, being "salty" means feeling upset, bitter, or angry, often over something trivial. This term has been widely adopted to describe someone's attitude when they're annoyed or disappointed. Throw Shade: This phrase means to subtly or indirectly disrespect or criticize someone. Originating from drag culture and popularized by hip hop and R&B communities, "throw shade" is now a common way to describe the act of making a sly, critical remark. OG: Short for "Original Gangster," this term initially referred to someone who has been around for a long time and has a significant amount of respect and experience in a particular field or community. In mainstream usage, it now often refers to someone who is authentic or an originator in any context. Legit: Short for "legitimate," this term is used to describe something that is real, authentic, or genuine. It is often used to express approval or to confirm the credibility of something or someone. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/vocabulary-spotlight-slang-terms-that-have-become-common/ Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Become a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670 Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Free https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Welcome to the a to Z english podcast.
My name is Jack, and I'm here with my co host, Sochil.
And today we are in the vocabulary spotlight and social.
There's this thing, like, a lot of our slang comes from african american culture, you know, hip hop culture.
And what happens over the, like, ten years, you know, when something emerges a new word, at first it's just the young people that use it, and then it has this odd thing where it actually reaches the highest levels of society, where people even on the news will use these terms.
And that's why new ones are always being created, because the old ones are kind of stolen from, fades out of fashion.
Right.
Yeah.
But then it just kind of works its way into the mainstream.
And so I've got a list of about eight of them.
And I thought you could just kind of define what they are and.
Because I know you'll know what they are, but I know what they are too, because they're old.
People use these now.
So the first one is bling.