The Letter D
da bomb
Excellent, the best.
Example
Michael Jordan was da bomb -- he was the greatest basketball player ever!
Etymology
'Da bomb' is African-American slang that became popular in the 1990s. 'Da' is an informal way to say 'the', and 'bomb' refers to something very powerful and explosive.
Synonyms
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dinosaur
Definition
Very old; out of date; obsolete.
Example
1)
That cell phone you're using is a real dinosaur. When did you get it, 1983?
2)
Svet loves the Rolling Stones and all of those other dinosaur rock bands.
Etymology
A 'dinosaur' is an ancient animal that no longer exists. As slang, it refers to anything that is outdated and no longer desirable.
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dis
Definition
To insult someone (verb), or the insult itself (noun).
Example
1)
Did you hear that? That guy dissed you!
2)
Don't let me hear another dis out of your mouth, young man!
Etymology
'Dis' is African-American slang, and comes from the word DISrespect.
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ditch
Definition
To leave an unwanted person, place or thing behind; to get rid of something or someone.
Example
1)
Terry ditched his girlfriend so he could go hang out with his friends.
2)
When are you going to ditch that ugly old hat?
Etymology
A 'ditch' is a hole in the ground. The informal meaning of the word comes from the idea that you can hide or get rid of something in a ditch.
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DOA
Definition
Hopeless or futile; something that cannot be repaired or salvaged.
Example
1)
The local football team decided to move to another city, so our proposal for a new stadium was DOA.
2)
The victim was rushed to the emergency room, where doctors pronounced him DOA.
Etymology
DOA comes from the first letters of the phrase 'dead on arrival', which is used in hospitals to describe dead people who are brought to the emergency room. As slang, the term can be used to describe anything that is no longer possible
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downer
Definition
Something or someone that is depressing; anything that makes one sad.
Example
1)
Matt was a real downer last night -- all he could talk about were his problems.
2)
It was a real downer to hear that all those kids got killed in the school bus accident.
Etymology
When you are filled with positive emotions and happy thoughts, you are 'up'. When you are sad and depressed, you are 'down'.
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doormat
Definition
A weak individual who is regularly abused by others.
Example
1)
Ned will never get anywhere until he stops being such a doormat.
2)
I wish people would stop treating my brother like a doormat.
Etymology
A 'doormat' is where people wipe their feet before entering a house, so someone who is called a 'doormat' is someone who gets 'stepped on' or abused by other people.