s of you because of something that has just happened. Oh no, never mess with my hair! "To mess with" a person’s hair is touch it or handle in such a way that it becomes messy or unkempt. Don’t forget to make room for the holy ghost. "The holy ghost" is one way that Christians refer to Jesus or God. Is she? :: I guess so. That’s the word. A way of saying "this is what people are saying." The guy must be half-nigger. He can really dance! A horribly racist word for black people. You move as well on the floor as you do on the field. This is Dillon’s way of saying that David can dance as well as he plays football. Is that what you do in your spare time---worry about Dillon? "Spare" is a useful adjective that means extra, not being used, or beyond what is needed (Beggars on the street ask "any spare change?"). Are you two going steady? :: No, we’ve known each other since we were five, so everyone thinks we go steady, but everyone thinks wrong. "To go steady" is a sweet but old-fashioned way of saying two teenagers have decided to date each other or become romantically involved. You must think I’m a spoiled brat. If a person is "spoiled," they have been given too many things without having to work for them. A "brat" is an ill-mannered or disagreeable kid. This is a good expression for a person who has grown up with a lot of money and does not appreciate what they have. Try the punch! A drink made of different fruit juices that is popular at parties. I think I’m gonna puke. My stomach hurts. An unpleasant but common verb meaning to vomit. I wonder who he’ll call on first. If a teacher "calls on" a student during class, that student is expected to answer questions in front of everyone else in the class. Poor bastard. An interesting way of referring to a person who you feel sorry for (Of course, by itself, a "bastard" is just a mean or abusive male). Where are you? I’m at school, at the dorm. A short word for "dormitory," which is the building in which students sleep, usually found on campus. It’s almost lights out; Where the hell can he be? A common filler expression for WH question which add emotions such as anger or frustration. It’s in town. It’s a hang-out. A rare noun for a club or bar where people pass lots of time ("To hang out," which means to pass time, is a common verb). He hasn’t shown up. "To show up" at a place is to arrive or appear. Hold on a sec. I’ll get the lights. In this case, "to hold on" is to wait, and a "sec" is short for a second. Note that when a person is about to turn on or off something like the lights, the only verb tense used is the contracted form of "I + will." He should have said something. :: Cut it out! An excellent colloquial expression which means "stop it"
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