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USA slang
A person who lacks money or lives on the streets.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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skid means A person who lacks money or lives on the streets. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"skid" means A person who lacks money or lives on the streets. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa)
Not invited (from Hokkien).
Making a scene, being loud, or partying hard to show off
Thanks. Verlan for "merci.".
Fun, entertainment, or gossip; also used as a greeting like "What's the craic?" meaning...
A cigarette.
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