Get In on the Lingo

I'm big on clarification, so I have compiled a list of words I commonly use as slang. Others may use these words differently, and the dictionary will surely give you some other definition than I provide here, but this is how I use 'em... a little Deb lingo, if you will. More vocab will be added as the need arises. Take notes for the impending quiz.

Chick – Not all women are chicks. A male can be a chick. She could demonstrate any or all of the following behaviors:

• She has a tendency to over-analyze a situation. She over-thinks and dissects every tidbit, searching for something more than there is… essentially making something out of nothing.
• She is excessively emotional – far beyond an appropriate level, sometimes for attention.
• She has an insatiable hunger for attention from a significant other - needy.

Dude – Not all men are dudes. A female can be a dude. He could demonstrated any or all of the following behaviors:

• He is overly confident (even cocky) and goes to great efforts to prove himself to others. This inflated confidence often leads to a demonstration of his ignorance.
• He is constantly trying to prove how manly he is. He vehemently rejects anything considered to be remotely effeminate or “for women” (yes, women can behave this way.)
• He uses his physical strength to assert power over others (usually a man or woman perceived to be physically weaker), intimidate and/or belittle. He will usually be condescending toward those he perceives as weaker.

Filter – The figurative barrier between your thoughts and your words. Some things can cause the filter holes to get bigger, allowing more of your thoughts to get through (i.e. drinking, marijuana, sleep deprivation, etc).

Gay – Although this seems obvious (homosexual man), I usually use this term in a form synonymous with homosexual. I refer to myself and other women as gay… as well as men. I prefer to think of it as a non-gender-specific term. That’s just how I roll, baby.

Hook Up – Some form of sexual activity between two people, beyond mild hand traveling (touching).

Sassy – An intelligent and spirited remark or demeanor. Giving a little bit of attitude, but in a confident, clever way. Humor is often a crucial element to sass.

Spectrum – As pertaining to one’s sexuality (i.e. gay, straight, bisexual*). A continuum of sexuality ranging from completely straight to completely gay, with bisexuality at the half-way point. A person can reside anywhere along this continuum and his or her position can change or shift. For a more thorough explanation, go here: How Gay Are You? The Sexuality Spectrum

*This is certainly not exclusionary to transsexuals or transgenders… or any other form or label or category a person wants to put themselves into. The underlying principle and idea still applies.