How Well Do You Know California Slang?
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What is the meaning of the slang word "gnarly"?

  • Something cool or awesome
  • Something great or excellent
  • Something suspicious or uncertain
  • Something intense (correct)

    • What does the slang term "sketchy" or "sus" mean?

  • Something cool or awesome
  • Something intense
  • Something great or excellent
  • Something suspicious or uncertain (correct)

    • What is the meaning of the slang term "dope"?

  • Something cool or awesome (correct)
  • Something suspicious or uncertain
  • Something great or excellent
  • Something intense

    • What is the meaning of the slang term "wig"?

    <p>Something great or excellent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the slang term "pitted"?

    <p>To describe being in the center of a wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the slang term "kick it"?

    <p>To hang out or spend time together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the slang term "fuego"?

    <p>Something great or excellent, particularly in reference to food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the slang term "shacked"?

    <p>To describe getting wrecked by a wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the slang term "hectic"?

    <p>Something intense, implying good or bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the slang term "snag"?

    <p>To grab or take something and bring it somewhere else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The article is about common slang words used in California, particularly in the southern region.
    • The word "gnarly" is used to describe something intense, but can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
    • "For sure" is a filler phrase used to sarcastically agree with someone.
    • "Dude" is a classic Californian word used to refer to friends and even objects.
    • "Sick" means cool or awesome and is often used to greet friends.
    • "Hectic" can imply good or bad and is used to describe intense situations.
    • "Pitted" and "shacked" are surfer lingo used to describe being in the center of a wave or getting wrecked by it.
    • "Sketchy" or "sus" is used to describe something that is suspicious or uncertain.
    • "Dope" means cool and can be applied to anything, not just food.
    • "Snag" means to grab or take something and bring it somewhere else.
    • The text is about slang terms used in casual conversation.
    • "Fuego" means something is great or excellent, particularly in reference to food.
    • "Wig" can be used as a shorter version of "fuego".
    • "Kick it" means to hang out or spend time together.
    • It can be used to ask someone if they are free to hang out.
    • It can also be used to invite someone over to your place.
    • The slang terms are used in casual conversation.
    • The text mentions specific examples of using the slang terms in reference to food.
    • "Fuego" and "wig" are interchangeable.
    • "Kick it" is a versatile term that can be used in various contexts.

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    Take this quiz to test your knowledge of California slang words! From "gnarly" to "dope," this quiz will challenge you to match the slang term to its correct definition. You'll also learn about the different contexts in which these words are used and how they can be applied in casual conversation. Don't be caught off guard in the Golden State - take this quiz and become a California slang expert!

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