• A derogatory and sarcastic term for someone who failed in a task.
  
  (A person drops a pass and a person comments): "Nice going, ace!"

  by Pazuzu, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Nov 11 2009  (Edit definition)

adjective

• great, excellent.

  Person A: How was the gig?
  
  Person B: It was ace!

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Dylan H., Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, Jun 17 2003  (Edit definition)

noun

• a very good, trusted friend, often from childhood; HOMIE, BOY.

  Derek used to be my number one ace until he tried to take my girl.

  More words meaning: friend, friends

  by Jennifer Moore, New York, NY, USA, Jun 10 1997  (Edit definition)

• a dollar.

  Loan me an ace.

  Got an ace I can borrow?

  More words meaning: money

  by Henry Bradley, Vallejo, CA, USA, Oct 26 1998  (Edit definition)

• an attractive close friend of the opposite sex used to gain the attention of prospective suitors when in public. Usually a person of good company.

  Would you like to hang out tonight? I need an ace at the club.

  More words meaning: attractive person (either gender)
  More words meaning: flirting, hit on, pimp, player, wing-man
  More words meaning: friend, friends

  by Jonny S., Lorain, OH, USA, Aug 29 2002  (Edit definition)

• a single pill of drugs.

  More words meaning: drugs

  by Bev R., Dec 27 2004  (Edit definition)

• in golf, a hole-in-one.

  More words meaning: sports (related to)

  by Bev R., Dec 27 2004  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to complete a task perfectly.

  I aced that history final.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Dylan H., Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, Jun 17 2003  (Edit definition)

• to let someone smoke a small amount of one's cigarette.

  Hey John, ace me.

  More words meaning: cigarettes (related to)
  More words meaning: to borrow or loan

  by Robert G., Brooklyn, NY, USA, Oct 24 2005  (Edit definition)

noun

• acronym of "bad-ass."

  He is a B.A. at guitar.

  More words meaning: acronyms (list of)
  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun
  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Dave, TN, USA, Jan 30 2000  (Edit definition)

adjective

• a tough person or rebel.

  You are such a bad ass!

  I wouldn't mess with her: I heard she's a real bad-ass.

  More words meaning: criminal, hooligan, gangster, gangsta

  by Colin, British Columbia, Canada, Feb 16 1998  (Edit definition)

• very good, excellent; COOL, AWESOME.

  That was a bad-ass concert.

  That car is so bad-ass.

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Rob, Richmond, VA, USA, Dec 05 1999  (Edit definition)

• skilled.

  He's a bad-ass guitar player.

  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Jul 11 2007  (Edit definition)

noun

• an accomplishment that goes above and beyond what is expected; A GOOD JOB.

  She did a bang up job on the proposal.

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun
  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Heidi K., Orchard Park, NY, USA, Jun 19 2002  (Edit definition)

adjective

• very good, excellent; COOL, AWESOME.

  That concert was beast!

  That outfit you are wearing is beast.

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Matt, VA, USA, May 27 1998  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• to be aggressive.

  Why are you beasting?

  More words meaning: to act wild, strange, crazy

  by Anonymous, Victoria, New York 14710, USA, Mar 18 2006  (Edit definition)

noun

• Milwaukee's Best brand beer.

  Hand me a beast.

  More words meaning: alcohol

  by Curtis J., Dayton, OH, USA, Sep 25 1997  (Edit definition)

• any low-cost beer. Origin: Milwaukee's Best brand beer, notorious for its cheap price, harsh taste, and high alcohol content. The combination of these three make it a supposed "Beast" to deal with, especially the morning afterward.

  The college students drink beast into the night.

  More words meaning: alcohol

  by Curtis J., Dayton, OH, USA, Sep 25 1997  (Edit definition)

• a person who is exceptionally good at something, or performs that activity aggressively.

  He is a beast on the football field.

  He is a beast at guitar!

  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Kate Pet, Maryland, USA, Dec 09 1998  (Edit definition)

• a muscular person.

  That dude is a beast!

  More words meaning: muscular

  by N. Malik, Charleston, WV, USA, Dec 29 1998  (Edit definition)

• an unattractive female.

  She is such a beast.

  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly female

  by Todd R., Cape Girardeau, MO, USA, Jan 01 2000  (Edit definition)

transitive verb

• to engage in rough sex.

  Yo, I just beasted that chick.

  More words meaning: sexual intercourse

  by Alec E., Annapolis, MD, USA, Nov 16 2001  (Edit definition)

• to defeat roughly or violently, as in sports.

  We beasted that team.

  More words meaning: to win, defeat

  by Alec E., Annapolis, MD, USA, Nov 16 2001  (Edit definition)

adjective

• very good, excellent; COOL, AWESOME.

  That concert was beastly!

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Matt, VA, USA, May 27 1998  (Edit definition)

• extremely ugly.

  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly

  by The D., May 16 2002  (Edit definition)

• exceptionally talented or performs that particular activity aggressively. See also beast.

  That guitarist is beastly!

  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Bill M., Columbus, OH, USA, Aug 18 2002  (Edit definition)

verb

• to work hard.

  I busted a nut on that project.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Anonymous, Jul 06 1997  (Edit definition)

• to ejaculate.

  I won't stop 'til I bust a nut.

  More words meaning: to ejaculate

  by L., San Francisco, CA, USA, May 28 1998  (Edit definition)

verb

• to flatulate; FART.

  Dude, did you just bust ass?

  More words meaning: to flatulate, fart, pass gass

  by Justin, North Kingstown, RI, USA, Jan 18 2000  (Edit definition)

• to fall and hurt oneself, usually while riding a human-powered vehicle such as a bike or skateboard.

  He's going to bust ass trying to turn the corner so quickly.

  More words meaning: to fall, hurt, injure one's self

  by Mitch K., Amarillo, TX, USA, Feb 09 2002  (Edit definition)

• to work hard.

  I busted ass to get that project finished on time.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Anonymous, Jan 04 2003  (Edit definition)

verb

• to withdraw an item from its present storage place; RETRIEVE.

  Let's bust out those beers.

  More words meaning: to have, take, get

  by Alek K., Phoenix, AZ, USA, Dec 26 1998  (Edit definition)

• to retrieve specifically money.

  I don't have any cash, so you're going to have to bust out for this.

  More words meaning: money
  More words meaning: to give

  by David C., Yakima, WA, USA, Mar 29 1999  (Edit definition)

• to escape.

  He busted out of prison.

  More words meaning: to escape

  by John K., Falls Church, VA, USA, Feb 06 2002  (Edit definition)

• to "escape" in a looser sense, i.e. to discretely exit a situation, typically at a time earlier than what would be considered to be acceptable.

  Dude, you gotta bust out of work and have a beer with me.

  More words meaning: to escape
  More words meaning: to go, leave, exit

  by John K., Falls Church, VA, USA, Feb 06 2002  (Edit definition)

• to accomplish a task.

  I'd like to go out tonight but I have to bust out some homework.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Jason D., Costa Mesa, CA, USA, Oct 04 2002  (Edit definition)

adjective

• attractive.

  That boy is cold!

  More words meaning: attractive

  by Jonique, New Orleans, LA, USA, Jun 28 1997  (Edit definition)

• cruel; HARSH.

  Man, that was cold when you left me like that.

  More words meaning: cruel

  by Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997  (Edit definition)

• skilled.

  When it comes to playing ball that boy is cold!

  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Sonya A., Jun 21 2005  (Edit definition)

noun

• credibility.

  He's got a lot of street cred.

  More words meaning: alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of)
  More words meaning: respect, credibility, reputation

  by Noreen T., Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jul 31 2002  (Edit definition)

verb

• to leave.

  I've got to cruise.

  More words meaning: to go, leave, exit

  by Jonathan Ruiz, Hemet, CA, USA, Oct 07 1997  (Edit definition)

• to go; to drive.

  We cruised over to his house after the game.

  More words meaning: driving and driving maneuvers
  More words meaning: to go, leave, exit

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• to give. Note: usually used as a request.

  Hey, cruise a cookie over here.

  More words meaning: to give

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• to repeatedly traverse a particular stretch of road, usually with the intent of meeting members of the opposite gender.

  Let's go cruise Battlefield!

  More words meaning: driving and driving maneuvers
  More words meaning: flirting, hit on, pimp, player, wing-man

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• to check out; EYE.

  Don't look now, but the guy at 3 o'clock is cruising you.

  More words meaning: to look, see

  by James W., Waterloo, ON, Canada, May 11 2003  (Edit definition)

• to solicit anonymous sex, usually among gay males.

  He's out cruising at the baths again.

  More words meaning: flirting, hit on, pimp, player, wing-man

  by James W., Waterloo, ON, Canada, May 11 2003  (Edit definition)

• to complete a task easily.

  I studied hard and totally cruised the test.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Robert H., Kingston, PA, USA, Jun 13 2004  (Edit definition)

noun

• respect.

  Grand Master Flash gets mad dap.

  More words meaning: respect, credibility, reputation

  by Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997  (Edit definition)

• a "handshake" of sorts, used in greeting or in congratulations. The hand is held in a first. In the longer version, one person taps the bottom of their fist against the top of the other person's fist, then the fists are to switch place and are tapped again, then they are tapped front-to-front.
  
  In the shorter version, the closed fists are simply tapped front-to-front.
  
  This front-to-front version became popular in a news clip of Michelle and Barack Obama. Fox News host E.D. Hill asked what to describe the maneuver, suggesting "terrorist fist jab."

  I just stood there looking like a moron with my hand out, but he wouldn't look over and give me dap.

  More words meaning: a handshake

  by Robert C., Mobile, AL, USA, Oct 31 2002  (Edit definition)

adjective

• in agreement with a plan; DOWN.

  I'm game if you are.

  More words meaning: to agree, support

  by Lizzie, Seminole, FL, USA, Nov 16 1999  (Edit definition)

noun

• the ability to attract members of the opposite sex.

  Rob got more game than anyone at this club.

  More words meaning: flirting, hit on, pimp, player, wing-man
  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997  (Edit definition)

• the ability to influence or persuade.

  Rob got more game than anyone in the music industry.

  More words meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented

  by Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• to be so intoxicated from illegal stimulants that one loses complete control over one's body.

  Oh man, she's geekin' out over there!

  More words meaning: to do stimulants (e.g. methamphetamines, caffeine)

  by Tanya F., Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Feb 20 2003  (Edit definition)

• To engage in a binge of nerdy activities.

  I spent all weekend geeking out.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Anonymous, Sep 28 2008  (Edit definition)

• To temporarily enter techno-nerd mode while in a non-hackish context, for example at parties held near computer equipment. Especially used when you need to do or say something highly technical and don't have time to explain:

  Pardon me while I geek out for a moment.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by The Jargon File, Feb 27 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• to do a lot of work or spend a lot of money for something or someone.

  She's going all out for that party she planned.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Courtney, Summerville, SC, USA, Feb 15 2003  (Edit definition)

noun

• a quiet clap, originating at golf competitions, whereby one pats the base of one palm lightly with the fingers of the other hand. Used because it is quieter than "normal" claps.

  More words meaning: a clap

  by Elizabeth W. Bromberg, Birmingham, AL, USA, Jul 01 1998  (Edit definition)

• an accomplishment worthy of a golf-clap.

  Whoa, that A on your test is really a golf-clap!

  More words meaning: accomplishment, achievement

  by Elizabeth W. Bromberg, Birmingham, AL, USA, Jul 01 1998  (Edit definition)

adjective

• good tasting.

  That chicken is grub!

  More words meaning: good tasting, tasty, yummy

  by Lane Winblde, Mesa, AZ, USA, Jun 20 1997  (Edit definition)

noun

• food.

  Let's go get some grub.

  More words meaning: food

  by Lane Winblde, Mesa, AZ, USA, Jun 20 1997  (Edit definition)

• a dirty or gross person.

  He is such a grub!

  More words meaning: unattractive, ugly person (either gender)

  by Kerri, Canada, Feb 12 2000  (Edit definition)

verb

• to eat. See also grub up and get (one's) grub on.

  I need to grub.

  More words meaning: to eat, drink

  by Lane Winblde, Mesa, AZ, USA, Jun 20 1997  (Edit definition)

• to labor in uncomfortable, low-paying, dangerous, and/or filthy conditions.

  I grub for a living in Florida's sugarcane fields.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Harold Z., Pleasanton, CA, USA, May 29 2008  (Edit definition)

• to use a particular computing technology.

  I haven't hacked Lisp in a few years.

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Jan 11 2010  (Edit definition)

• a prank or practical joke. Popularized at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT.)

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Jan 11 2010  (Edit definition)

noun

• an untalented professional.

  He's just some consulting hack.

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing
  More words meaning: business (related to)

  by Ed, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Nov 10 1999  (Edit definition)

• a cough.

  That's quite a hack you've got there.

  More words meaning: to cough

  by Amie, Mar 23 2002  (Edit definition)

• an untalented golfer.

  He is not a good golfer, he is a hack.

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing
  More words meaning: sports (related to)

  by George G., Târgovişte, Romania, Aug 19 2002  (Edit definition)

• a quick job that solves a problem, but not well.

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing
  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• to play with a Hackysack (footbag.)

  You got the Hackysack? Let's go hack.

  More words meaning: sports (related to)

  by Emily M., UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998  (Edit definition)

• to tolerate.

  I can't hack this.

  More words meaning: to accept insults

  by Nimesh P., UK, Feb 05 2002  (Edit definition)

• to cough.

  Don't hack all over the place - cover your mouth!

  More words meaning: to cough

  by Amie, Mar 23 2002  (Edit definition)

• To interact with a computer in a playful and exploratory rather than goal-directed way.

  Person A: Whatcha up to?
  
  Person B: Oh, just hacking.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

• to work on something - typically a computer program.

  Person A: What are you doing?
  
  Person B: I'm hacking TECO.

  Person A: What do you do around here?
  
  Person B: I hack TECO.

  More words meaning: computer slang
  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by The Jargon File, Aug 14 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• a place at which one relaxes. Also hangout.

  Have you been to our new hang?

  Have you been to our new hangout?

  More words meaning: non-specific place
  More words meaning: relaxing
  More words meaning: to hang out, relax

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

verb

• to relax, usually with other friends; CHILL. Also hang out.

  I was just hanging over at Nick's place.

  More words meaning: to hang out, relax

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• to keep up with others in some activity.

  You only drank 2 beers? Man, you can't hang.

  More words meaning: to accomplish, work hard

  by Jessica A., IL, USA, Jan 13 2003  (Edit definition)

• to perform a turn in a motor vehicle.

  Hang a left at the traffic lights.

  More words meaning: driving and driving maneuvers

  by Matthew R., Blackpool, United Kingdom, May 31 2004  (Edit definition)