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Slang tagged with "action" groups entries that share a theme, platform, tone, or use case. Treat the tag as a discovery label rather than proof of a single origin, universal meaning, or verified popularity.
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To pretend to be ignorant or confused. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Singapore contexts
To dance, especially disco dancing. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
Moving very fast; leaving quickly. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
To work hard. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in French contexts
To drive around without a specific destination, just for pleasure
Dont joke around; be serious (implies severe consequences)
Hurry up; quicken the pace. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Singapore contexts
To dance, especially enthusiastically (associated with disco). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
To put in maximum effort or go all out (often said as "just gonna send it" or "just give'r")
To scold or complain. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Ireland contexts
To go for a walk or stroll (from Malay). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Singapore contexts
Making a scene, being loud, or partying hard to show off
To chill out; to relax; to lounge around (from Malay)
To kiss someone. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Ireland contexts
To go shopping. In France, they say "faire du shopping," but Quebec keeps the traditional verb
Stop messing around; dont be silly or play games (from Hokkien)
To lie or to "cook up" a story. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in French contexts
Short for "pitter-patter, let's get at 'er," meaning to stop wasting time and get started
To sabotage or play a mean trick on someone. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Singapore contexts
To leave or "get out." Can be slightly aggressive depending on tone
To skip; to ignore; to not show up for. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
To fail spectacularly; to crash (originally surfing slang)
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