Category: Phrases

Did a 70-year-old man just call you a “zipperhead”? What does it mean? IS it some sort of sexual innuendo? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term “zipperhead” is a derogatory racial slur against someone of Asian descent. Specifically, it refers to Korean and Vietnamese people. During the Korean […]

Are you looking at someone who has a stoned expression? Maybe they look high and out of touch with reality? You could say they are "zooted," and they have no idea what they're doing. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning If a person looks "zooted," they are typically "spaced out" […]

Did someone just exclaim the expression “Wallahi” around you? What does it mean? Is it a greeting or a battle cry? Should you be nervous, or excited to meet someone? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “Wallahi” means “I swear to God.” It’s a common saying in Muslim […]

Are you looking for another way to exclaim disappointment or excitement? You could try using the saying “ay Dios Mio” as a way to voice your emotional state. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “ay Dios Mio” is Spanish for “Oh my God.” It’s a versatile saying and […]

Are you looking for a phrase to voice your surprise or disappointment at events? You could use “ay caramba!” to exclaim your distress. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “ay caramba!” is a reactionary statement. It means that you’re surprised or in shock at someone’s actions or words. […]

Are you looking for a way to tell someone to hurry up? You could tell them “andale!” to get them to start moving. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “Andale” means to hurry up. In writing, it’s often proceeded by an exclamation point to show the urgency of […]

Are you looking for a word to describe aggressive behavior? Maybe someone’s bullying you online or in the real world? If that’s the case, you could say they are displaying “aggy” behavior. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “aggy” means that someone around you is acting aggressively or […]

Are you a spiritual person? Why not start greeting people with “grand rising” instead of good morning? It’s a great way to start the day and holds more meaning than the standard greeting. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “grand rising” is only applicable to people that undergo […]

Are you looking for a way to tell someone that you feel down? You could tell them that you’re “feeling blue” and need them to cheer you up. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning If you’re “feeling blue,” you’re having a bad day. You might feel slightly depressed or like […]

Are you looking for a way to express that you haven’t seen someone in ages? You could say that you haven’t seen them in “donkey’s ears.” Is it a donkey’s “ears” or donkeys “years?” Do both of these sayings have the same meaning? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The […]