Results for “right on, man”
An expression of strong agreement, approval, or encouragement.
Genuinely fine, excellent, the real thing, beyond reproach.
The top rank of the canting crew — the boss rogue who lorded it over every lesser vagabond.
When a man explains something condescendingly, often to a woman who already knows it.
The day, in the cant — paired against darkmans on the rogue's upside-down clock.
Disgusting, dirty, or rotten — Irish for properly grim.
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A UK insult for a useless, good-for-nothing man who contributes nothing.
A UK term for a streetwise young man tied to road culture; can be respect or mockery.
Your group of male friends or crew — London slang for "the boys" or a wider group of guys.
That guy — a vague way to refer to a man whose name you won't say or can't recall.
Mexican way to say 'no way' or 'you're kidding' — pure disbelief.
The night, in the cant — when the angler hooked windows and the prig went to work.
The establishment, authority, or oppressive power structure.
Mexican all-purpose 'alright,' 'wow,' 'come on,' or 'let's go.'
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Always ready and down for whatever — no hesitation, on demand.
The single raised eyebrow — skepticism, suspicion, or 'are you serious right now?'
A thing, situation, or an attractive woman.
Desperate for attention, validation, or romantic/sexual interest — visibly craving it.
Taking too many steps without dribbling — a violation, and a go-to trash-talk callout.
Manipulating someone into doubting their own memory, perception, or sanity — a therapy-speak term gone mainstream.
A swaggering beggar posing as a maimed ex-soldier — second only to the upright man.
A DJ or artist's full performance — the run of tracks they play in their slot.
Polari for a dull or unavailable man — 'naff' here meaning ordinary, possibly 'not available for...'.
A ballroom category of high-fashion, over-the-top glamour and extravagance.
A Philadelphia all-purpose noun for literally anything — a thing, place, person, or situation.
Dressing like a regular British football lad — retro soccer jerseys, trainers, jeans, and a casual everyman swagger.
Broken, ruined, or knackered — works for machines and humans alike.
Cant for a man or fellow — your 'cove' could be a mate, a master, or the mark.
Polari and gay slang for masculine or tough — a presentation, not a slur.
We're all gonna make it — a hype mantra of solidarity and shared optimism.
A hip, affectionate way to address a man — the beatnik equivalent of 'man' or 'dude.'
'What about you?' — bounces a question right back to keep the chat moving.
Nadsat for a girl or young woman, from the Russian 'devochka'.
A glamorous, alluring young woman of the jazz age, the female counterpart to a sheik.
A read on whether a crowd, set or moment has the right energy.
So good it's almost offensive — a top-tier compliment for a flawless look or performance.
Nadsat for a man or guy, clipped from chelloveck and the Russian 'chelovek' (person).
Nadsat for an old woman, from the Russian 'babushka' (grandmother).
Someone self-obsessed and manipulative — though the word's now wildly overused.
A well-off, well-dressed man about town, the tango's classic flush gentleman.
A young woman — the beatnik counterpart to calling a guy a 'cat.'
A sideways look of suspicion, disapproval, or judgment — often shown with the 👀 emoji.
Lunfardo for a woman or girlfriend, one of the most tango-soaked words in the porteno argot.
A composed, stylish, in-the-know man — the very picture of beatnik cool.
The girls — the female counterpart to 'mandem,' a group of women.
A mystical 90s-witchy aesthetic — crescent moons, velvet, crystals, tarot, and a dreamy dark-romantic vibe.