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【ショック】知らなかった簡単な語彙【単語・熟語限定】
0001名無しさん2006/04/08(土) 00:19:12ID:y7aqE42W
自分の専門外の英単語って意外と知らないことありませんか?
特にアメリカで日常に使われる言葉など。
「え?俺ってこんな簡単な言葉知らなかったの?」とショックを受けた人
その単語・熟語をここに晒しましょう。

・専門用語、特殊なスラングは無し
・アメリカ人だったらホームレスでも当然知ってるような言葉が好ましい
・知らなかった人を馬鹿にしない。知っていたことを自慢しない



0413名無しさん2023/11/05(日) 06:23:22.30ID:am8Y67Ji0
“asunder”

adverb, old English
apart; divided.
"those whom God hath joined together let no
man put asunder"

into pieces.
"the desk burst asunder"

What does it mean to put asunder?
into separate places
Asunder comes from the Old English phrase on sundran, which means "into separate places." It is a somewhat archaic and uncommon word and many people know it only from religious marriage ceremonies: "What God has joined together let no man put asunder." In most cases, you can use its more common synonym "apart" and ...
0414名無しさん2023/11/05(日) 08:40:14.13ID:t4WP07x2H
“snarl”

verb
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive
growl with bared teeth.
"the dog snarled at the boy"

noun
an act or sound of snarling.
"the cat drew its mouth back in a snarl"

Examples from Collins dictionaries
The dogs snarled at the intruders. With a snarl, the
second dog made a dive for his heel. 'Let go of me,' he
snarled. I vaguely remember snarling at someone who
stepped on my foot.
0415名無しさん2023/11/05(日) 08:41:19.20ID:am8Y67Ji0
“snarl”

verb
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive
growl with bared teeth.
"the dog snarled at the boy"

noun
an act or sound of snarling.
"the cat drew its mouth back in a snarl"

Examples from Collins dictionaries
The dogs snarled at the intruders. With a snarl, the
second dog made a dive for his heel. 'Let go of me,' he
snarled. I vaguely remember snarling at someone who
stepped on my foot.
0416名無しさん2023/11/05(日) 08:41:26.15ID:bonRZsMTH
“snarl”

verb
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive
growl with bared teeth.
"the dog snarled at the boy"

noun
an act or sound of snarling.
"the cat drew its mouth back in a snarl"

Examples from Collins dictionaries
The dogs snarled at the intruders. With a snarl, the
second dog made a dive for his heel. 'Let go of me,' he
snarled. I vaguely remember snarling at someone who
stepped on my foot.
0417名無しさん2023/11/05(日) 13:31:18.44ID:hftDiBS50
"nib"

noun
1 the pointed end part of a pen, which distributes the ink on the writing surface.
2 shelled and crushed coffee or cocoa beans.

What is a nib in English?
nib in American English
1. the point of a pen, or either of its divisions.
2. a penpoint for insertion into a penholder.

What is a nib in calligraphy?
A calligraphy nib is the pointed, detachable end of a pointed pen (also called a dip pen).
This type of calligraphy pen is a very traditional utensil, and is used for the pointed pen or
Copperplate styles (terms are used interchangeably).Sep 8, 2022
0418名無しさん2023/11/08(水) 03:45:31.69ID:0mDuHk9q0
“Tamp down”

to reduce the amount, level, size, or importance of something: As the price of gasoline rose above $3 a gallon,
consumers cut their spending elsewhere, tamping down
profits in retail, travel and other industries.

What is another word for tamp down?
press down tightly. synonyms: pack, tamp. type of:
compact, compress, pack together. make more
compact by or as if by pressing.

to press something such as soil or tobacco down firmly.
Synonym. pack. SMART Vocabulary: related words and
phrases. Squeezing and grinding
0419名無しさん2023/11/08(水) 04:08:47.86ID:0mDuHk9q0
“Tidy up”

Definitions of tidy up.
verb.
put (things or places) in order. synonyms: clean up,
neaten, square away, straighten, straighten out, tidy.

tidy something up:
to arrange or deal with something so that it is well or
correctly finished I tidied up the report before handing
it in.
0420名無しさん2023/11/08(水) 11:47:23.24ID:DiOyzzf6H
“bar none”

phrase of bar
with no exceptions.
"the greatest living American poet bar none"

Why does bar none mean?
without exception
Bar none basically means without exception. The phrase
is used to emphasize that a statement is completely true and often is used at the end of a phrase or sentence --
nearly always set off with a comma or commas.
We have the best stadium, bar none, in college football.

What's another word for bar none?
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and
words related to bar none, such as: whole, any, barring
no one, complete, each and every, and entire.
0421名無しさん2023/11/08(水) 12:24:19.11ID:DiOyzzf6H
““discerning”

adjective
having or showing good judgment.
"the restaurant attracts discerning customers"

What does it mean if someone is discerning?
If you describe someone as discerning, you mean that
they are able to judge which things of a particular kind are
good and which are bad. [approval] Even the most
accomplished writers show their work-in-progress to
discerning readers. Synonyms: discriminating, knowing,
sharp, critical
More Synonyms of discerning.
0422名無しさん2023/11/08(水) 12:40:57.15ID:7WuzF584H
“revel”

verb
enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with
drinking and dancing.
"they spent the evening reveling with their guests"

noun
lively and noisy enjoyment, especially with
drinking and dancing.
"late-night revels"

What does it mean to revel in something?
to take great pleasure
Revel means to take great pleasure. If you revel in
something, you're not just pleased or even excited;
you're overwhelmed by joy.
0423名無しさん2023/11/15(水) 04:58:33.11ID:Zdlm4moQH
“wad”

: a small mass, bundle, or tuft: such as
a : a soft mass especially of a loose fibrous material variously used (as to stop an aperture, pad a garment, or hold grease around an axle)
b (1) : a soft plug used to retain a powder charge or to avoid windage especially in a muzzle-loading gun
(2) : a felt or paper disk used to separate the components of a shotgun cartridge
c : a small mass of a chewing substance
//a wad of gum
0424名無しさん2023/11/18(土) 12:21:01.00ID:dpve0QfSH
“cap”

In social media slang, "cap" means "lie" or "falsehood".
It's often used on Instagram and TikTok. For example, if a follower comments "cap" or "all cap" on a post, they're accusing the user of lying.
"No cap" means "no lie" or "for real". For example, "Johnson is gonna cancel the quiz this Friday, no cap".
The term's origins are unclear, but it's thought to have originated in hip-hop culture. It then spread to other aspects of African American culture before being adopted by mainstream culture.
"Cap" can also mean the special hat that baseball players wear.
0425名無しさん2023/11/19(日) 04:37:29.36ID:cx2GIN8Z0
“sound off”

phrasal verb of sound
express one's opinions in a loud or forceful manner.
"Pietro started sounding off to the press"

What does it mean when someone says you sound off?
to express your opinions forcefully, especially without
being asked for them: sound off about He's always
sounding off about how he thinks the country should
be run. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Expressing and asking opinions.
0426名無しさん2023/11/19(日) 04:39:29.96ID:cx2GIN8Z0
“amirite”

Amirite" is an informal way to spell "am I right". It's used
to get agreement or solidarity with a statement. It can also be used to mock or undermine the preceding statement.
"Amirite" is often used on social media after making a
joke or sharing an opinion. For example, "We all know
what that's like, amirite?" .
"Amirite" is a slang term that represents the rhetorical "
am I right". It's used to imitate the use of this phrase as
a tag question in informal speech.
The word "amirite" comes from "am" + "I" + "rite" ("right
0427名無しさん2023/11/20(月) 12:39:36.33ID:NBfpcqrsHHAPPY
"run amok"

phrase of amok
behave uncontrollably and disruptively.
"the kids are running amok around the house"

Is amok a real word?
: in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner. used in the phrase run amok.

What is the slang amok?
Amok, or running amok, is derived from the Malay word mengamok, which means to
make a furious and desperate charge.
0428名無しさん2023/11/30(木) 03:20:47.11ID:ylO0DAfC0
“dog whistle”

In politics, a dog whistle is a statement or expression that has a secondary meaning that only a specific group can
understand. The term is used to describe the use of coded or suggestive language to gain support from a group
without provoking opposition. It's named after ultrasonic
dog whistles, which can only be heard by dogs.
Berkeley political scientist Ian Haney Lopez describes
"dog whistle politics" as a strategy to win elections by:
Causing minorities to feel anxious or fearful
Dividing class interests
Using coded or suggestive language.
Article Talk. In politics, a dog whistle is the use of coded or suggestive language in political messaging to garner support from a particular group without provoking opposition. The concept is named after ultrasonic dog whistles, which are audible to dogs but not humans.
0429名無しさん2023/12/07(木) 03:20:35.89ID:ejwpOeJ20
"shroud"

verb
past tense: shrouded; past participle: shrouded
1.
wrap or dress (a body) in a shroud for burial.
"the body was washed and shrouded"
2.
cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.
"mountains shrouded by cloud"

What is a synonym for shrouded?
to keep secret or shut off from view shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted.
conceal. hide. obscure. cover.
0430名無しさん2023/12/10(日) 05:28:50.84ID:bs3fPjA40
"burgeoning"

adjective
beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
"manufacturers are eager to cash in on the burgeoning demand"

What is an example of burgeoning?
growing or developing quickly:The company was criticized for not doing more to pare down
its burgeoning debt. (of a plant) putting forth buds, flowers, shoots, etc.:
The overcast sky was more than made up for by the brilliant purple blossoms of the burgeoning jacaranda trees.
0431名無しさん2023/12/10(日) 09:37:24.61ID:bs3fPjA40
"chorle"

Chortled" is the past simple and past participle of the verb "chortle".
It means to laugh or chuckle, especially when amused or pleased.

"Chortle" may also mean to sing or chant exultantly. For example, "He chortled in his joy".
Lewis Carroll coined the word "chortle" in 1871 in his poem "Jabberwocky". The poem is about a son
who slays a monster and returns to his father who is relieved and happy.
Carroll completed the poem in 1855 but only introduced it to the public in his 1871 novel
Through the Looking-Glass.
For example, "She chortled with glee at the news".
0432名無しさん2023/12/12(火) 14:06:15.83ID:e+/0qcVD01212
"raze"

verb
past tense: razed; past participle: razed
completely destroy (a building, town, or other site).
"villages were razed to the ground"

What does it mean for a house to be razed?
to destroy or tear it down
To “raze a building” means to destroy or tear it down. This term is often associated with tear downs
that occur when a company buys a new piece of land.
There may be buildings on the land that need to be “razed” or destroyed .
0433名無しさん2023/12/14(木) 09:46:03.64ID:200eAsia0
“Importunate”

Importunate means making repeated or annoying
requests or demands. For example, you might describe
a child's demands for candy at the grocery store as
importunate.
persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or
intrusion. "importunate creditors"
0434名無しさん2023/12/14(木) 09:47:57.91ID:200eAsia0
“entreat”

Entreat means to ask someone earnestly, beseech,
implore, or beg. It implies that the person doing the
entreating is serious about what has to happen.
For example, you might entreat a judge for mercy
or entreat the jury to spare your life.
0435名無しさん2023/12/14(木) 09:49:38.12ID:200eAsia0
“beseech”

"Beseech" means to ask someone earnestly, to entreat,
or to implore. It can also mean to ask for something
earnestly, to solicit eagerly, or to beg for.
0436名無しさん2023/12/14(木) 09:50:36.73ID:200eAsia0
“implore”


Implore means to ask someone earnestly to do
something. It can also mean to say something as a
serious or emotional request. For example, you might
implore a friend for a loan if you're short on
0437名無しさん2023/12/19(火) 11:47:23.89ID:l1QtZtUFH
"peas and carrots"

What does the expression peas and carrots mean?
“Like peas and carrots” means any two things that go well together,
get along very well together, or are well-suited.
It is a reference to a common American vegetable side-dish,
peas and carrots served as one dish.
0438名無しさん2023/12/19(火) 11:57:45.59ID:l1QtZtUFH
"coons"

What does coon mean?
dark-skinned person
Slang. Coon, a racial slur, used pejoratively to refer to a dark-skinned person of African,
Australian Aboriginal, or Pacific islander heritage. Coon Carnival, the original name for the Kaapse Klopse,
a yearly minstrel festival in Cape Town, South Africa.
0439名無しさん2023/12/19(火) 11:59:12.53ID:l1QtZtUFH
"pejorative"

adjective. : having negative connotations; especially :
tending to disparage or belittle : depreciatory. Examples.
The captain has come under fire for making pejorative remarks about teammates.

What is an example of pejorative language?
Calling someone 'loser', for example, is a way of soliciting listeners to view them as undesirable,
damaged, inferior, and so forth.
Racial slurs have the function of propagating racism in a speech community.
0440名無しさん2023/12/19(火) 12:15:24.37ID:EXfPjhhbH
"round peg"

What does the idiom round peg mean?
Also, round peg in a square hole. A misfit, especially a person unsuited for a position or activity.
For example, Ruth doesn't have the finesse for this job; she's a round peg in a square hole.
This idiom, with its graphic image of something that cannot fit, dates from about 1800.
0441名無しさん2023/12/26(火) 11:15:10.99ID:EJPQDj+m0
"convoluted"

What does it mean to be convoluted?
complicated and difficult to understand
(kɒnvəluːtɪd ) adjective. If you describe a sentence, idea, or system
as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand.

What does it mean to be a convoluted person?
Definitions of convoluted. adjective. highly complex or intricate and
occasionally devious.
0442名無しさん2023/12/26(火) 11:51:35.55ID:EJPQDj+m0
"polyglot"

adjective
knowing or using several languages.
"New Orleans has always been a polyglot city"
noun
a person who knows and is able to use several languages.
"Slovenians, being surrounded by many countries, are mostly polyglots"
0443名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/01/10(水) 16:20:09.13ID:2UWLdaew0
"Lest we forget"

What is the meaning of Lest we forget?
it should not be forgotten
Borrowed from a line in a well-known poem written in the 19th century,
the phrase 'lest we forget' means 'it should not be forgotten'.
We say or write 'lest we forget' in commemorations to remember always the service
and sacrifice of people who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

How do you use Lest we forget in a sentence?
we should not forget (often used as a cautionary phrase):Lest we forget,
many large conflicts have started over small, insignificant areas. Lest we forget,
fake news is still with us. in case you have forgotten (used facetiously):The 1980s,
lest we forget, was a terrible era for fashion.
0444名無しさん2024/01/11(木) 08:24:12.13ID:0Q2SYElc0
“wedge”

noun
a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven
between two objects or parts of an object to secure or
separate them.
Similar:
tapered block
chock
door stop
verb
1.
fix in position using a wedge.
"the door was wedged open"
2.
force into a narrow space.
"I wedged the bags into the back seat"
0445名無しさん2024/01/19(金) 03:42:40.58ID:7st3W3oxH
“flipped off”

flipped off; flipping off; flips off. transitive verb. :
to hold up the middle finger as an obscene gesture
of contempt to.

To show someone in an offensive way that you are
annoyed with them or do not like them by turning the
back of your hand toward them and putting your middle
finger up: The player was fined $5,000 for flipping off
fans who had booed him. An angry man in the crowd
flipped off the mayor's vehicle as it passed.
0446名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/01/20(土) 22:16:11.02ID:zqBzZPpM0
"sock"

verb
INFORMAL
hit forcefully.
"Jess socked his father across the face"

What does sock mean slang?
slang. : to subject to or as if to a vigorous assault.
they may let you off the first time …
but the second time they'll sock it to you James Jones.

What does sock someone mean?
When you sock someone, it has nothing to do with footwear;
you punch them. If something "knocks your socks off,"
it makes you extremely enthusiastic or excited,
and if your brother tells you to "put a sock in it,"
he means "be quiet."
0447名無しさん2024/01/21(日) 16:10:26.95ID:enbYwhBc0
"bukkake"

A sex act in which multiple people ejaculate on another person.
0448名無しさん2024/01/23(火) 01:11:32.31ID:nstqgx5Y0
“ajar”

adjective
(of a door or other opening) slightly open.
"she had left the window ajar that morning"

What does it mean to be ajar?
slightly open
The adjective ajar describes something that is slightly
open. A door that has been left ajar is easily pushed
open by the wind or a nosy person. To correctly
pronounce ajar, say "uh-JAR." People in a hurry leave
drawers and cabinet doors ajar, or hanging open.
0449名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/01/26(金) 04:32:46.58ID:RsUr/I6X0
“caprice”

What does it mean to be caprice?
1. a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or
the weather. 2. a tendency to change one's mind without apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality;
capriciousness.

adjective. characterized by or liable to sudden
unpredictable changes in attitude or behaviour;
impulsive; fickle.
0450名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/01/31(水) 09:29:27.66ID:yoUyogBLH
“cummerbund”

A cummerbund is a broad waist sash, usually pleated,
which is often worn with single-breasted dinner jackets
(or tuxedos).[1] The cummerbund was adopted by British military officers in colonial India, where they saw it worn
by sepoys (Indian soldiers) of the British Indian Army.[2] It was adopted as an alternative to the waistcoat, and later spread to civilian use. The modern use of the
cummerbund to Europeans and North Americans is as a component of the traditional black tie Western dress
code.[2]

What’s the purpose of a cummerbund?
Cummerbunds are an essential part of black tie etiquette and they give formal suits a finished appeal. Cummerbunds are used to cover the unsightly bunching that occurs when a shirt is tucked into trousers and they also provide an aesthetic benefit to your overall ensemble.
0451名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/02/01(木) 05:56:12.49ID:UzcC2Xpg0
“move the needle”

Move the needle is an idiom that means to make a
change that is noticeable, to alter or modify something
so that the effect of your action is measurable.
Most often, move the needle is used in a positive sense, meaning to make progress toward a goal.

The phrase "move the needle" means to have enough of an effect that people notice a change. He thinks, "I have
to remember this one."

“Move the needle”

That time has passed. What to say instead: “Have an
effect” “Generate a reaction”
0452名無しさん2024/02/02(金) 03:10:44.64ID:KoMS0Mys00202
“burgeoning”

adjective
beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
"manufacturers are eager to cash in on the burgeoning
demand"

What does burgeoning mean?
growing, expanding, or developing rapidly
: growing, expanding, or developing rapidly. a
burgeoning market/industry.
0453名無しさん2024/02/04(日) 09:19:07.72ID:BvZzs3Kf0
“barbs”

at does barbs mean in slang?
countable noun. A barb is an unkind remark meant as a criticism of someone or something. The barb stung her exactly the way he hoped it would. Synonyms: dig, abuse, slight, insult More Synonyms of barb.

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. ...
0454名無しさん2024/02/04(日) 09:30:11.44ID:BvZzs3Kf0
“barbs”

What does barbs mean in slang?
countable noun. A barb is an unkind remark meant as a
criticism of someone or something. The barb stung her
exactly the way he hoped it would. Synonyms: dig, abuse,
slight, insult More Synonyms of barb.

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a
missile and intended to have a telling effect. ...
0455名無しさん2024/02/09(金) 09:13:24.71ID:B7gm6cSN0
“scathing”

adjective
witheringly scornful; severely critical.
"he unleashed a scathing attack on his former boss"

What is the meaning of word scathing?
harshly critical; scornful
scathing. / (ˈskeɪðɪŋ) / adjective. harshly critical;
scornful: a scathing remark. damaging; painful.
0456名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/02/10(土) 06:14:42.27ID:iGJLhNnn0
“javelin”

a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or
as a weapon.
the athletic event or sport of throwing the javelin.
noun: the javelin
"his nearest rival in the javelin" The word javelin
comes from Middle English and it
derives from Old French javelin, a diminutive of
javelot, which meant spear.
0457名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/02/20(火) 03:19:58.22ID:z2fbJkGD0
“Tantrum”

noun
an uncontrolled outburst of anger and
frustration, typically in a young child.
"he has temper tantrums if he can't get his own way"

Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to
screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath-holding spells.
They're equally common in boys and girls and usually
happen between the ages of 1 to 3. Some kids may
have tantrums often, and others have them rarely.
Tantrums are a normal part of child development.
0458名無しさん2024/02/28(水) 01:22:18.67ID:BrTSBlPR0
“kerfuffle”

commotion, controversy
A kerfuffle is some kind of commotion, controversy, or
fuss. If you read about a scandal in a newspaper, it could be described as a kerfuffle. Kerfuffle is a
humorous-sounding word for a mostly non-humorous
situation: some kind of disturbance, scandal or mess.
However, a kerfuffle usually isn't 100% serious.

What is a kerfunkle slang?
informal. : a disturbance or commotion typically caused by a dispute or conflict. In all the kerfuffle, nobody seemed to have noticed Harry, which suited him perfectly.
0459名無しさん2024/02/28(水) 09:49:15.56ID:YOOS8OJP0
“Palpable”

What does palpable mean?
It is obvious that it can easily be seen or known,
or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be
touched or physically felt: The tension in the room was
palpable during the exam.

What is a synonym for palpable?
Some common synonyms of palpable are appreciable,
perceptible, ponderable, sensible, and tangible. While all
these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent,"
palpable applies either to what has physical substance
or to what is obvious and unmistakable. the tension in
the air was almost palpable.
0460名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/03/03(日) 02:25:01.03ID:ami/9yck0
“squatter”

: one that squats:
such as a : one that settles on property without right
or title or payment of rent
b : one that settles on public land under government
regulation with the purpose of acquiring title
0461名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/03/04(月) 11:14:36.31ID:fUlEchFt0
”Hunkering down”

to make yourself comfortable in a place or situation, or to prepare to stay in a place
or position for a long time, usually in order to achieve something or for protection:
The press have hunkered down for the night outside the palace, waiting for news of the royal birth.

Where does the term hunkering down come from?
Hunker comes from Scottish — it means "crouch on your heels" or "squat."
Sometimes the phrase is also used to mean
"get to work," like when you hunker down and finish your homework.

What is a synonym for hunker down?
to lie low with the limbs close to the body had to hunker down so no one would see him behind the gate.
crouch. huddle. hunch. squat.
0462名無しさん2024/03/04(月) 11:33:32.52ID:fUlEchFt0
"there you go"
"there you are"

What is the difference between there you go and there you are?
“There you go” can also be an expression of encouragement or pride,
when someone you are helping has a success. “There you are” is also an expression of triumph
at finding something or someone. In these examples, the phrases are NOT interchangeable.

What is an example of there you go?
We didn't win the competition, but there you go - we can always try again next year. used to mean
"I told you so": There you go - I knew you'd forget if you didn't write it down.

there you are
phrase of there
INFORMAL
1.
this is what you wanted.
"there you are—that'll be $3.80 please"
2.
expressing confirmation, triumph, or resignation.
"sometimes it is embarrassing, but there you go"
0463名無しさん2024/03/08(金) 02:10:56.92ID:CADx9AER0
"parlay"

American Idiom
verb
turn an initial stake or winnings from a previous bet into
(a greater amount) by gambling.
"it involved parlaying a small bankroll into big winnings"
noun
a cumulative series of bets in which winnings accruing from
each transaction are used as a stake for a further bet.

What does the slang term parlay mean?
verb (used with object) to bet or gamble (an original amount and its winnings) on
a subsequent race, contest, etc. Informal. to use (one's money, talent,
or other assets) to achieve a desired objective, as spectacular wealth or success:
He parlayed a modest inheritance into a fortune.
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