Local language topic

verb; noun

Compare 6 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

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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.””
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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.””