Sunday, May 25, 2008
Slang Continue..
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| Definition: | To do something very well, particularly an examination (verb); first-rate (adjective), or an expert (noun). | |
| Example: | 1) I'm going to ace this exam - I've been studying all week! 2) Lois Lane was the ace reporter for The Daily Planet -- although she did have a lot of trouble uncovering Superman's identity! | |
| Etymology: | In World War I, a pilot who shot down five enemy planes was called an 'ace', which is the powerful one card in a deck of playing cards. 'Ace' can be used as a verb (to do well) or as an adjective (excellent, best) or as a noun (a nickname for someone who is good at something, or for a good friend). | |
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| Definition: | Someone who isn't very smart; a stupid person. | |
| Example: | 1) Susan and Jim are such airheads -- they love sports but they are failing all of their classes at school! 2) I woudn't ask Alaine for the answer -- she's an airhead! | |
| Etymology: | If your head is filled with air instead of brains, you probably can't think very well. | |
| Synonyms: | ditz | |
