“Motorboat” usually means a small boat that is powered by an engine. It is used on water for travel, fishing, or fun activities. In everyday life, people use the word “motorboat” when talking about a small powered boat on a lake, river, or sea. The word can also be used as a verb in informal…
“Happy ending” means a story, movie, or situation ends in a good and satisfying way. Usually, the main problem gets solved, and the people involved end up safe, happy, or better off than before. People use this phrase most often when talking about books, films, TV shows, or real-life events. For example, if something difficult…
TMO usually means “too much information” in casual online chat. People use it when something feels overly detailed, unnecessary, or a bit more than they wanted to know. In everyday conversation, TMO is often used in messages, social media, and group chats. Someone might say it after hearing a very graphic story, a long explanation,…
“A year” means a period of 12 months. It is the amount of time it takes Earth to go around the Sun once. People use “a year” to talk about time in everyday life, like age, work, school, plans, and events. For example, someone may say they lived in a city for a year, or…
“MVP” usually means Minimum Viable Product. It is the first simple version of a product that has only the most important features needed to work and be tested. People use MVP when they want to launch something quickly, see how users react, and improve it later. It is common in startups, app development, and product…
“Cougar” can mean a large wild cat found in the Americas, also called a mountain lion or puma. In everyday English, it can also be used to describe an older woman who dates much younger men. People usually understand the meaning from the situation. If someone is talking about animals, “cougar” means the big cat….
Trill usually means a quick, repeated sound or movement. In music, it is a fast back-and-forth between two notes. In everyday speech, people may also use it to describe a shaky or vibrating sound, like a bird’s call or someone’s voice. People use trill mostly when talking about music, singing, or sounds. For example, a…
“Drop” usually means to let something fall, or for something to go down from a higher place to a lower one. It can also mean to stop carrying, sending, or keeping something. In daily English, people use “drop” in many simple ways. You might drop your phone, drop a letter in the mailbox, or say…
“Low key” means something is quiet, subtle, or not obvious. People use it to describe a person, feeling, event, or action that is kept simple and not too noticeable. In daily conversation, people say “low key” when they want to keep things relaxed or private. For example, a “low key” party is small and calm,…
“The itis” is a slang phrase that means feeling very sleepy, sluggish, or too full after eating a big meal. People usually use it to describe that heavy, tired feeling that makes you want to lie down and do nothing. In everyday speech, people say “the itis” after lunch, dinner, or a holiday meal when…