Intensifiers

Extremely cold, especially when describing the weather outside.

““Bring the heavy coat—it’s brick outside.””

Bold nerve, audacity, gall, or striking self-confidence, with the judgment ranging from admiration to disapproval.

““It took real chutzpah to demand a refund after causing the damage.””

Seriously, truthfully, or completely; also used to show that a person is not joking.

““You deadass walked from Midtown?””

Very or extremely when placed before an adjective, as in dumb nice, dumb far, or dumb expensive.

““That new spot is dumb far from the train.””

Strong agreement that a statement is true or accurate.

““The transfer takes longer than the actual ride.” “Facts.””

Very, extremely, or a lot of; in other contexts it can still mean angry.

““That spot gets mad crowded after six.””

Excessive, extremely, or doing too much; the exact grammar changes with the sentence.

““Twenty dollars for that small plate is OD.””

A forceful statement that what follows is true or serious, often completed with a person or relationship important to the speaker.

““Word to my mother, I left before the train stopped running.””