On this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we explore the concert of slang with Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, hosts of A Way with Words. We also hear from two long-time WLRH hosts, Beth Norwood and Judy Watters,as they revisit memorable on-air experiences and look ahead to the future. WLRH Community Newsroom producer Kathy Jones also takes us on an audio tour of the Panoply Arts Festival.
Slang terms shared by students at Lee High School in Huntsville AL ...
forfn. someone who says they will do something but doesn't; a flake, a liar. Also v.,toforf.
betadj., interj.for sure, yes, okay, good,cool, etc. Often duplicated asbet betorbet bet bet.
to cap, capping,cappin'v. to brag,exaggerate about oneself, show off,put on airs, front, floss. Also:no capn. no lie. Fromhigh cap,high-capping.
wig-snatchv. to impress or overwhelm someone, especially in a positive way. Alsoto have one's edges snatched. Also adj.wig-snatched;edged.
OMM, on my mama, on ma, on God, on me, on babyinterj. I swear or on my honor.
say lessv. phr. say no more or stop talking, usually said in the imperative.
snack/snak/snacn. an attractive person. You look like a good snack. Also, someone isa whole meal.
yeet1.an interjection of surprise, excitement, approval.2.somethingtosaywhenyouhavetrickedsomeone, similar topsych/sike.