phrases

EL5

On the cuff

Buying something on credit, or not paying for something immediately.

Tapped out

To be out of money or completely broke.

Out of whack

Something that is not functioning correctly or is out of order.

To roll high

To bet or spend large amounts of money, often recklessly or with confidence.

Pie-eyed

Extremely drunk or intoxicated, often to the point of being unable to see clearly.

Goofer

A foolish or silly person, sometimes used to describe someone who is easily manipulated.

Goon

A tough, often violent or crude person, sometimes hired to intimidate or do physical work for others.

To sucker

To deceive or trick someone into doing something, often for personal gain.

Floozy

A woman who is considered to have loose morals, often used disparagingly to describe a woman seen as promiscuous.

Wino

A person who is habitually drunk and often drinks wine or cheap alcohol in excess, often implying homelessness or poverty.

Stiff

A dead body, or in slang, someone who is unpleasant or unpleasantly rigid, often associated with someone who doesn't pay debts.

Hood

Short for 'hoodlum,' referring to a young person involved in criminal activity or someone from a rough neighborhood.

Gyp-rope operation

A dishonest or scam operation designed to take advantage of people.

Cabbage

Money, especially in large or loose amounts; sometimes refers to bills or cash.

Flash

A sudden display of money or wealth to impress others, or a quick glimpse of something valuable.

Hooch

Alcohol, especially homemade or illicitly produced alcohol.

Spikes and spangles

Flashy, glamorous, or attention-grabbing accessories or decorations, often associated with showiness or superficiality.

Jeff

Slang for a large amount of money, or sometimes used in reference to something of great value.

Sawbuck

A ten-dollar bill; this term comes from the way a ten-dollar bill is often folded in half to resemble a sawhorse, or 'sawbuck.'

To make one feel like a two-bit flop

To make someone feel worthless, insignificant, or like a failure, often due to being treated poorly.

Get snuffed

To be killed, typically in a violent manner or unexpectedly.

Poop

Information or gossip, often about something important or secret; can also mean nonsense or trivial talk.

Hole up

To hide, often for protection or in isolation, away from others.

Plow into

To crash into or collide with something forcefully or suddenly.