2023年に覚えておきたい英語スラングまとめ1

ChatGPTといっしょに、過去5年間くらいの間に新しく出てきたり、よく使われるようになったスラングと表現を自分用にまとめました。

日本語訳は私が適当につけたので、意義があればコメント欄にお願いします。

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binge-watch

まとめ見

・I'm going to binge-watch the entire season of my favorite show this weekend.

Bingeはもともと、度を越したの意味

went on a —ing binge みたいに使うみたい。

・He went on a drinking binge and ended up with a terrible hangover the next day.

・After her breakup, she went on a shopping binge and spent hundreds of dollars on clothes she didn't need.

synonyms of "binge-watch":

Marathon-watch
Stream-watch
Watchathon
TV-binge
Series-binge
Couch-potato
TV-junkie
Screen-time spree
Box-set binge
Media-bender.

couch-potato が binge-watch の同義語に入ってきたのが面白い。確かに couch-potato にならない限り binge-watch 出来ない。

couch-potato は、ソファの上でずっとゴロゴロしてる人のこと。
・My brother is a total couch potato. He spends all day watching TV and never wants to go outside or exercise.

なんと動詞にもなります。
・After a long day at work, I just want to couch potato and watch some Netflix.

ghosted

無視されている/連絡が突如途切れる

The term "ghosted" typically refers to a situation where someone abruptly cuts off all communication with another person without any explanation or warning. This is often seen in the context of dating or romantic relationships, where one person suddenly stops responding to messages or calls from the other person, essentially disappearing like a ghost.

2022年にもっとも使われていたスラングのうちの１つ。特に、デートした後、連絡が取れなくなった時によく使うようです。1回ヤッて連絡取れなくなる男はまじ sucks。

Dating: "I thought we had a great date, but then he completely ghosted me and I never heard from him again."

Friendship: "I can't believe she just ghosted me after all these years of being friends. I have no idea what I did wrong."

Work: "I applied for the job and had a great interview, but then they just ghosted me and I never heard back about the position."

Family: "My sister has been ghosting me for months and I have no idea why. I've tried calling and texting, but she just won't respond."

Social media: "I've noticed that some of my followers have been ghosting me lately. They used to like and comment on all my posts, but now they've just disappeared without explanation."

low-key

控えめに/リラックスした/派手じゃない

The term "low-key" is often used to describe something that is done or expressed in a subtle, understated, or restrained way. It can also mean keeping something low profile or keeping a low level of attention or visibility.

low-key は、微妙だったり、控えめだったり、抑制された何かを表現されたりすることを表すのによく使われます。また、何かを控えめにしたり、注目度を低く抑えることを意味することもあります。

控えめに(expressed in a subtle, understated, or restrained way)

・I'm low-key nervous about the job interview tomorrow, but I don't want to make a big deal out of it and stress myself out.

・I'm wearing a low-key outfit today, just jeans and a t-shirt, because I don't want to draw too much attention to myself.

リラックスした

・I'm not really in the mood for a big party tonight, let's just keep it low-key.

・Let's have a low-key movie night, just the two of us, with some popcorn and snacks.

synonyms for "low-key":

Subtle
Understated
Mellow
Reserved
Relaxed
Modest
Simple
Unpretentious
Restrained
Laid-back
Easygoing
Casual
Quiet
Gentle
Calm

extra

期待以上/大袈裟/やりすぎ
(ポジティブ/ネガティブ)

In slang, the term "extra" is often used to describe someone who is doing too much or being over the top in their behavior or actions. “Extra" is generally used more to describe a person's behavior or personality, rather than the quality of their work.

ポジティブ
・My friend is so extra, she always knows how to make me laugh.

ネガティブ
・She's always so extra about everything. She can't just do things normally like everyone else.

synonyms for "extra" that you could use in different contexts:

Excessive
Over-the-top
Additional
Superfluous
Surplus
Supplementary
Bonus
Surplus
Redundant
Unnecessary

pass the vibe check

空気を読む/まわりに合わせる

Making a positive impression on someone or to fit in with a particular group or situation.

・I don't know if that outfit will pass the vibe check for this event.
・We need to make sure the new music we play at the club passes the vibe check.
・I'm not sure if the new restaurant will pass the vibe check for a romantic date.

正直、私の周りの人が pass the vibe check って言ってるのかどうかは覚えてませんが、vibe だけなら超聞きます。雰囲気的な意味。

rent-free

頭にこびりついている
(基本的にネガティブな意味)

The slang "rent-free" is used to describe an unwanted or unpleasant mental presence that is occupying your mind without your permission.
考えたくないのに、考えちゃう。

"My ex lives in my head rent-free" (元カレの事が忘れられない)は、"My ex is still taking up space in my head."、"My ex is still occupying my thoughts without my permission" みたいになります。

・Why are you letting your ex live in your head rent-free? You need to move on.

・That embarrassing moment is still living in my head rent-free. I need to let it go.

amped

イエーーーイ！
(ポジティブ)

Synonyms for "amped":

Excited
Enthusiastic
Energized
Fired up
Thrilled
Pumped
High-spirited
Animated
Eager
Stoked

lit / lit up

ウェーイ！
(ポジティブ)

GenZ がだいすきなコトバ。

Synonyms for "lit":

Exciting
Fun
Lively
Vibrant
Thrilling
Electrifying
Exhilarating
Awesome
Fantastic
Amazing

ampedの方が熱中しているイメージ。
lit の方がより広い意味で使えるらしいです。

third wheel

おじゃまむし
(ネガティブ)

synonyms for "third wheel":

Interloper
Intruder
Fifth wheel
Tagalong
Hanger-on
Spare wheel
Odd man out
Excess baggage
Uninvited guest
Outsider

確かに Third wheel も Fifth wheel も蛇足。

try and match

双子コーデする/お揃いの格好をする

新しいかはわからないけど、わりと最近私が友だちから覚えた言葉。ディズニー行く時とかに使います。

・Shall we try to match our outfits for the Disneyland trip?
・We're all going to the same party, so let's try and match our outfits so we look like we're together.

mochi donuts

最近アマプラで Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge  を観ていたら突如出てきた謎の日本語。

気になってググったら

『アメリカの伝統的なドーナツと日本の餅を掛け合わせたもの』みたいな説明が出てきたのですが、友だちに聞いたら「ああ、ポンデリングのことだよ」って言われました。

それは餅ドーナツじゃなくて、モチモチドーナツなんよ。ていうかなんやねん poi mochiって。ポイしたらアカン。

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