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Euphemism

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Bogus — depends on stress can mean
anything, usually negative. a five
Wicked — something which is neat.
Expresses a like for an object.
Gnarly — Used in the same context
as wicked. letter word
Tripendicular — Great, positive in
meaning.
Red — Not a color in this case, usually
referring to something unfair.
Grody — Derived from the word
gross. Traditional of valley talk.
Puke-oid — refers to a person who is
more than just “grody”.
Buff — refers to one who is gorgeous.
Slam — To cut someone down.
Mazola — As in “what a mazola”.
Usually derogatory. Refers to one who “^ ad answer!” The
seems to be greasy. Nerd Family duels it
out with the Jocks at
Like — serves no real purpose “Like,
a pep rally. Nerd was
do you understand?” a slang term applying
It’s casual — From the movie “Wild to anyone having the
traits existing to the
Life”. Shows apathy towards things.
characters in the
Get real — Pertaining to an in­ movie "Revenge of
dividual who should think about a the Nerds”.
certain matter.
Biff — to make a mistake. Derived
from ski buff lingo.
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Gag me — Something awful. A thing
ICC I which might make a said person gag.
Totally — To show extra emphasis:
“Totally awesome”
Chill out — Derived from “mellow
out”. The request for one to settle
down.
m Crunchy — Applies to one who is
embarassed.
I Dream on — Requires a person to
dream about a said incident, implies
that it will only come true in one’s
dreams.
Tragic — Not really tragic in its true
meaning. It over emphasizes something
which is not positive.
Later — Modern term for “goodbye”.
See you LATER.

£ ig, B.I.G.; Bad,
B.A.D.; Boss, B.O.S.,
B.O.S.S., BOSS! Sen­
ior ch e e rle a d e r
Nancy Henk cheers at
a game. Slang was
even a part of their
cheers.