The Outsiders SLANG - Chapter 1

Front

What is a 'rumble' in the context of The Outsiders?

Back

A large group fight.

Front

What does it mean if someone just got out of the 'cooler'?

Back

They just got out of jail.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

If you 'loned it,' what does that mean?

Back

You walked all alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to 'lift' something?

Back

To steal it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a 'broad' in slang terms?

Back

A girl.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'greaser' refer to in The Outsiders?

Back

A member of a youth subculture characterized by their hairstyle and rebellious attitude.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does 'soc' stand for?

Back

A member of the Socials, a group of wealthy kids.

Front

What does it mean to 'beef' with someone?

Back

To have a disagreement or conflict with someone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'tuff' mean?

Back

Cool or awesome.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'dig' mean in slang?

Back

To understand or appreciate something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4