Local language topic
verb; noun
Compare 6 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.
Londonlondon.localmean.com
chirpse
/CHURPS · /tʃɜːps//To flirt with or chat up someone; also the act of flirting or a person someone is casually pursuing.
“He spent the whole party trying to chirpse her.”
New Yorknewyork.localmean.com
Grill
/GRIL/To question someone intensely, scrutinize them, or stare at them in a challenging way.
““Why are you grilling me? I already answered.””
New Yorknewyork.localmean.com
Kvetch
/KVECH/To complain repeatedly or habitually; also a complaint or a person known for persistent complaining.
““We spent the whole subway delay kvetching about the heat.””
Irelandireland.localmean.com
lash
/LASH/To rain heavily, move quickly, strike, pour generously, or proceed with energetic force.
“It’s lashing rain outside.”
New Yorknewyork.localmean.com
Schlep
/SHLEP/To carry or drag something awkwardly, or to make a tiring, inconvenient trip.
““I’m not schlepping that suitcase across three boroughs.””
New Yorknewyork.localmean.com
Schvitz
/SHVITS/To sweat heavily; as a noun, it can also refer to a steam bath or sauna-like session.
““This platform is so hot I’m already schvitzing.””