Chapter 24

Afterwards

At a later or subsequent time. (después, más tarde)
We went to the cinema and afterwards had dinner. *secuencia de eventos.

Homey

Suggestive of home; cozy *acogedor and comfortable; familiar, like family; a close friend. (acogedor, hograreño, compa, hermano)
Their apartment is really homey.
What’s up, homey?

Rookie

A new recruit, especially in the army or police; a beginner in a sports team. (novato, principiante)
He made a rookie mistake on his first day.

Wack

Bad, unfair, or worthless.(malo, fatal, una mierda)
That movie was wack. Don’t waste your time.

Swell

Excellent; fine; to become larger or rounder. (estupendo, fenomenal (antiguo), hincharse)
That’s just swell; he said sarcastically.
Her ankle began to swell after the fall.

Crash

To collide *Chocar violently with something; (informática) fallar; sleep or show up without invitation. (chocar, estrellarse, colgarse del ordenador, colarse, quedarse a dormir.)
The car crashed into a tree.
Can I crash at your place tonight?

Hang up

To put clothes on a hanger or clothesline *tendedero to dry or store. (colgar la ropa por ejemplo)
Don’t forget to hang up your wet clothes.

Hung up

Obsessed or overly *demasiado concerned about something; colgado. (estoy obsesionado con, no puedo superar)
She’s still hung up on her ex-boyfriend.

Dish

Gossip; to serve food (chisme, servir comida, repartir críticas)
Come on, give me the dish! What happened?
*Dish it out= críticar

Slaps

It’s extremely good, especially music or food. (es una bomba, está brutal)
This new song slaps!

Wildin’

You’re acting crazy, outrageous, or out of control. (está loco)
You paid $500 for those shoes? You wildin’

Buggin’

You’re overreacting, worrying too much, or acting crazy. (estás paranoico,te estas rayando)
Calm down, nobody’s following us. You buggin’.

Tied

Atado, empatado
His hands were tied.
The game is tied 2-2

I’ve got a lot on my plate

I am very busy, I have many things to deal with. (tengo mucho entre manos, tengo la agenda llena)
I can’t take on another project right now; i’ve got a lot on my plate.

I’m swamped

I am overwhelmed with work or obligations. (estoy agobiando, hasta arriba de trabajo)
Can’t talk now, I’m swamped with emalis.