Trendy slangs

1. What does the slang "shut up!" usually mean in a friendly context? question?

• a) Be quiet in a rude way
• b) Go away
• c) No way! I can't believe it!
• d) Sit down

Answer explanation

In a friendly or surprised tone, “shut up!” doesn’t mean “be quiet”—instead, it shows shock or excitement, like saying “Seriously?” or “You’re kidding!”

2. Which sentence uses "shut up" in a rude way?

• a) "Shut up! I’m talking!"
• b) "You got an A? Shut up, that’s amazing!"
• c) "Shut up, that’s so cool!"
• d) "Shut up, you’re so lucky!"

Answer explanation

In a friendly or surprised tone, “shut up!” doesn’t mean “be quiet”—instead, it shows shock or excitement, like saying “Seriously?” or “You’re kidding!”

3. What does the slang "fetch" mean in teen slang (especially popularized by Mean Girls)?

• a) To get something
• b) To be fashionable or cool
• To throw a ball
• To go shopping

Answer explanation

Although “fetch” traditionally means “to go get something,” in teen slang—especially from the movie Mean Girls—it means cool, stylish, or trendy.

4. You got VIP tickets to Taylor Swift’s concert? _______! That’s awesome!

Answer explanation

Used here to show amazement or excitement, not to be rude. It’s like saying, “Are you serious? That’s so cool!”

5. That dress is so _______. Where did you get it?

Answer explanation

In slang, “fetch” means stylish or trendy—the dress looks great!

6. When the teacher said there’s no homework this weekend, I was like, “________!”

Answer explanation

Again, “shut up!” is used to show surprised happiness, like saying “No way! That’s great!”

7. "Shut up" is always used in a negative or rude way.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

It can be rude when said with anger, but it can also be friendly or funny when said with surprise or excitement.

8. The word "fetch" is a modern slang that means something is super stylish or trendy.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

"Fetch" became popular from the movie Mean Girls and means something is cool, fashionable, or attractive.