Shut up #9

When someone says you're 'mad' in the UK, it means you're angry. But in the US, 'mad' can also mean crazy or a bit batty. So if you hear a British person call you mad, just know you’re on thin ice with their approval

On social media, people throw around words like 'aggro' and 'hang-up' without realizing it. A teen might post about a 'pet peeve' from their sibling, and a parent could reply with 'botheration',both are talking about the same thing but in different codes of online life

In a work setting, if your boss says you're 'shook up,' they probably mean you're surprised or overwhelmed. But if you bring up 'shook up' at a family dinner, it might raise eyebrows because it sounds too much like the kind of slang from the city

When it comes to relationships, calling your partner 'shady' or 'murky' is like a quiet accusation. It doesn’t mean they did something wrong yet, but it hints that you’re keeping an eye on them for any possible betrayal or secrecy

Older folks might use 'brunet' and 'swarthy' to describe someone with dark features, but younger people might find it confusing or even a little stereotypical. So if your grandpa calls a new neighbor 'swarthy,' you might have to explain that it’s a bit outdated