| A | B |
| to crack a book | to open a book to read it |
| to get mugged | to be attacked and have things or money stolen |
| to slug | to hit or punch |
| to bawl | to cry |
| to be spooked | to be scared or frightened |
| to holler | to shout |
| to get boozed up | to get drunk |
| to drop out | to quit |
| the fuzz | the police |
| stuck-up | conceited; to think you are better than others |
| Get lost! | Go away! |
| buddy | friend; pal |
| to size someone up | to check someone out to see if you like them |
| to be somebody's pet | to be a special person to someone |
| sassy | disrespectful |
| to be sarcastic | to say the opposite of what you mean |
| to sob | to cry |
| switchblade | a type of knife that opens quickly |
| to hit it off | to meet someone and like them; to become friends |