Hello! Our #slang term of the day is ”Knocked up”, which means

Jun 14, 2018 - Hello! Our #slang term of the day is ”Knocked up”, which means “become pregnant”. According to the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, the phrase “knocked up,” meaning pregnant, first appeared in print in 1830. The Oxford English Dictionary traces the expression back as far as 1813 and says it’s of American origin. An OED citation from 1836 refers to slave women who are “knocked down by the auctioneer, and knocked up by the purchaser.” #english #englishslang #knockedup

Cathy Thinking Out Loud: June 2016

Cathy Thinking Out Loud: June 2016

Hey guys! Our slang term of the day is ”Old bat” (British English), which means “an unpleasant old woman”. 🦇 …

Cathy Thinking Out Loud: June 2016

Hello guys! 😀 Our #slang word of the day is ”Hoodie”, which means “sweatshirt with a hood.” ⠀ Didn't understand this slang term? You need…

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Cathy Thinking Out Loud: June 2016

Hey everybody! 😊 Our #slang word of the day is ”Rug,” American slang term meaning “hairpiece, chignon.” Do you know anyone who wears a…

Hey everybody! 😊 Our #slang word of the day is ”Rug,” American slang term meaning “hairpiece, chignon.” Do you know anyone who wears a…

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Cathy Thinking Out Loud: June 2016