I study English at the university. Need to translate the following words, but can't find in any dictionary, probably it's slang:
drumroll
panini
lox
latk
whiny
snit
hipster
schlub
windpants
natch
schmooze
condo
twinset
nix
fratly
kohl
pleather
slinky
cardstock
zinger
2006-11-25 21:48:53 · 9 answers · asked by Irina S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
drumroll - a continuous loud drumbeat
panini - Italian sandwich made usually with vegetables, cheese, and grilled or cured meat.
lox - yiddish for smoked salmon
latk - **Is there a spelling mistake here? If it is 'latke', then it is a pancake made of grated potatoes.
whiny - complaining habitually
snit - state of agitation or irritation
hipster - one who is exceptionally aware of latest trends and tastes
schlub - slang for a person who is clumsy, stupid , unattractive
windpants - also known as windbreakers, made of nylon and polyester
natch - slang for "of course", "naturally"
schmooze - converse casually to make social connections
condo - condominium
twinset - combination of a cardigan and a jumper worn by women
nix - slang for nothing
fratly - slang for fraternity
kohl - cosmetics for darkening the eyelids
pleather - slang for fake leather (that people wear) that is being passed off as real leather
slinky - slow and deliberate to escape observation
cardstock - craft term; thick paper in various weights, textures and colors
zinger - American slang for something outstandingly good OR a punch-line OR an unexpected turn of events
2006-11-25 23:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by reut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give you the meaning of a few of them but not all .....
Drumroll- It a music term when some one is playing the drum used in medival times before a hanging and an expression used before some one gives an answer.
Panini- a type of sandwich
Lox- Salmon that is thinly sliced and put on bagels
Windpants- a type of pants that are a thin materal that are used by alot of runners. They help to stay warm
Schmooze- to make nice ( another word for suck up )
Condo- An apartment style home that one purchases instead of rents
Kohl's- A department store
Pleather- Fake Leather
Slinky- A type of toy made of a metal wire that is coiled into tight rings
Cardstock- A think weight of paper
Hope this helps... if not use the urban dictionay to find out some more!
2006-11-26 05:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by nfgprincess69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drumroll- short drum solo often as a introduction or to create a sense of tension in for example a game show.
Panini-type of Italian bread
Lox-Popular Jewish style pastry
Latk-Ancient measure of for example gold
Condo-Short for Condominium a style of housing
Kohl_Far Eastern makeup product(black) used to darken the eyelids
Sorry ran out of Brainpower now, good luck with the rest....
2006-11-26 06:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
latk--crispy fried patty made of shredded potato's--a Jewish food. Possiby the spelling is wrong here or I don't know what this word means. Sorry.
whiny--someone who is whiny is grumbling and complaining and trying to get something you don't want to give them. This is usually attributed to little kids.
snit--a little fit of bad temper. Doesn't usually last long.
hipster--an old word, from the 1920's or '30's maybe, means someone who is cool and with it, up to date in the latest fads, fashion and music.
schlub--someone who is lazy and boring and no fun to be around
natch--short for naturally. If you asked me, "are you going to the movies with us tonight?", I'd say natch. An affirmative answer.
twinset--a sweater set consisting of a sleeveless tank type sweater with a matching color long sleeved sweater to wear over top.
nix--no
slinky--either the tightly coiled toy as described by another answerer or--a lovely slender woman dressed in something silky and close fitting.
card stock--heavy paper that greeting cards and things of that nature are made of.
zinger--an amusing short remark usually made to someone else's more serious less amusing statement.
2006-11-26 06:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by valducci53 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place on the web for an online slang dictionary explanation is www.langenberg.com They have many dictionaries to consult.
2006-11-26 06:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by zeroartmac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like British words...ask a British person
2006-11-26 05:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on http://dictionary.reference.com/ and type them in there. I'll start you off...
Drumroll: noun 1. a roll on a drum.
2. the sound of a drumroll
Panini:
An Italian sandwich made usually with vegetables, cheese, and grilled or cured meat.
2006-11-26 05:52:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hipster- trousers worn from the hips
Twinset- Matching skirt & jacket
Whiny- not sure of spelling but it might br the one the one relating to the noise horses make.
2006-11-26 06:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by echo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you check out www.dictionary.com?
2006-11-26 06:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by Claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋