F2F Class Notes 5th September (Raph)

Slang (n): 1- a type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
E.g.: Grass is slang for marijuana.

Slam (v): 1- shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. 2- criticize (something or someone) severely.
E.g.: He slammed the door behind him when he left.
The new TV show was slammed by critics as being cynical and irresponsible.

Prop (n) 1- a portable object other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or film. Also used to describe objects used in order to make a presentation, class, etc. more interesting.
E.g.: When I teach kids, I always use props to make class more fun.

OCD: 1- (n) an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions). 2- (adj) as an adjective, it’s an informal way to describe someone as compulsive or very particular about something.
E.g.: I am very OCD about cleaning, so my apartment is always spotless.