English slang: People, And & Money
20 slang words with meanings and example sentences.
brokehaving no moneyI can't go out this weekend, I'm totally broke.Formality: informal — very common
bucka dollar (US)That coffee cost five bucks.Formality: informal — common in American English
quida pound (UK currency)It only cost ten quid.Formality: informal — British English
loadedvery richHis uncle is loaded and owns three houses.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
rip-offsomething that costs far more than it is worthTwenty dollars for a sandwich is a rip-off.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
splurgeto spend a lot of money on something enjoyableI decided to splurge on a nice dinner.Formality: informal — widely used, fine in most settings
cheapskatea person who hates spending moneyDon't be a cheapskate and leave a tip.Formality: informal — mildly insulting
dudea man or person, used casuallyDude, you won't believe what happened.Formality: very informal — friendly, mainly among friends
matea friend (British, Australian)Cheers, mate, I owe you one.Formality: informal — friendly, common in British and Australian English
broa close male friendThanks for helping, bro.Formality: very informal — among friends
pala friendHe's an old pal from school.Formality: informal — friendly, can sound sarcastic in some tones
newbiea beginnerBe patient with the newbie on our team.Formality: informal — mildly playful
couch potatoa person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TVHe's become a couch potato since he got the new console.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
hotheadsomeone who gets angry easilyDon't argue with him, he's a hothead.Formality: informal — mildly negative
go-getteran ambitious person who works hard to succeedShe's a real go-getter and got promoted twice.Formality: informal but positive — acceptable in workplaces
nerdsomeone very interested in a subject, often studiousHe's a proud movie nerd.Formality: informal — can be affectionate or insulting
hang tightwait patientlyHang tight, I'll be right back.Formality: informal — friendly
keep it realto stay honest and true to yourselfI appreciate that you always keep it real with me.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
catch you latergoodbye for nowCatch you later, I have to run.Formality: informal — casual goodbye
what's upa casual greeting asking how someone isHey, what's up? Long time no see.Formality: informal — common greeting, no detailed answer expected
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