Toaster-an electronic appliance for tasting especially bread.
Computer-a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process data.
Euro-is European currency used by some member countries of the European Union.
Slang words
Wicked-a slang word to describe a place or person as being in fashion or really good. It can also mean something that is morally wrong or evil.
Cool-refers to something being really good. It used to only be referred to the weather.
Bad-means the opposite of good which is used by younger people. Most people use this word for what it actually means.
Gay- a man or woman who is attracted to the same sex. The old meaning is when someone is feeling happy.
Heavy-is when something is being described as excellent or good. Although most people use it to say that something weighs a lot.
Queer-someone who is eccentric or mildly insane.
Dread-is short for dreadful, it is used when as situation is unacceptable.
Fit-a person who is in good health and shape. However it means someone who is good looking used by the younger generation.
Straight-origins from a straight line but it usually means that someone is attracted to the opposite sex.
Garb- an American slang word for clothes.
Words I didn’t use four years ago
Minger-used- to describe someone or something as ugly or unpleasant.
Bling bling-a term that refers to jewellery is ‘bling bling’.
Bo Selecta-means something is in fashion.
Arrogant-having a feeling of superiority over others.
Plagiarism-when a piece of work is copied it is plagiarised.
Melodramatic-a person who is overdramatic or emotional.
Types of food
Pasta-Dough formed in various shapes and used fresh or dried.E.g.Spaghetti
Garlic bread-
Pizza-a round base of baked bread dough spread with a mixture of tomatoes, cheese, and herbs. E.g. Italian pizza
Noodles-a narrow flat ribbon of pasta made with egg. It is commonly used in Chinese food.
Burgers-a burger with a slice of beef in the middle.
Frozen chips- are made from potatoes thinly cut and frozen to use whenever a person wants to cook them.
Fast foods
Chicken nuggets-Pieces of chicken that are covered with batter.
Fries-are American cut chips made from potatoes and fried.
Quarter pounder-a hamburger weighing a quarter of a pound, usually served in a bread roll.
New ways of eating
Take-away-Food that is cooked and taken home to eat from a restaurant.
Ready meals-is commercially cooked food that is cooked at home.
T.V dinners-People eat their dinner at home in front of the television.
Pub-grub-Food served in a pub.
Low-fat-Foods that are processed low fat designed for people watching their weight.
Wash products
Hair conditioner-
Shampoo-used for washing and cleansing hair.
Body-wash-
Shower-gel-
Deodorant-used to get rid of the smell of seat under the arm pits or the body.
Make-up
Eye-liner-used to line the eye lids using a liquid to accentuate the eyes.
Mascara-a cosmetic for darkening the eye lashes.
Lip gloss-a cosmetic for giving a gloss to the lips.
Foundation-a foundation for face powder that evens the complexion.
Eye lash curlers-for curling the lashes.
Eye shadow-a coloured cream or powder applied to the eye lids to accentuate the eyes.
Money
Credit cards -allowing the holder to obtain goods on credit.
Cash-point-an electronic point of sale system that records every sale in a shop by means of bar coding.
Shops/Facilities
Cinema-a place one can see films.
Supermarket-a large self- service retail shop selling foods and household merchandise.
Multi-plex cinema-a three-d cinema where one wears glasses to see the film.
Theme park-is an amusement park with a structured setting and rides such as roller coasters are built.
