What do you think is amazing or very cool? In this episode, Roy and Jiaying talk about things that they think are impressive! They also talk about vampires!
Jiaying
Welcome to The English We Speak with me, Jiaying…
Roy
… and me, Roy. I really like your jumper – is that a vampire on the front?
Jiaying
Yes, it is! I slay!
Roy
I’m sorry? You do what?!
Jiaying
I said that I slay – when you look this amazing, you are going to slay!
Roy
Whoa! Wait there a second. Are you saying you are going to kill vampires? I thought they weren’t real!
Jiaying
No, Roy! I know that ‘slay’ can mean ‘kill’, but it can also mean ‘to be amazing’ or ‘impressive’. For example, I read a great book last night – it slays!
Roy
So you’re not Jiaying the Vampire Slayer then? That makes more sense! Well, your jumper is awesome, so yes – it slays!
Jiaying
Exactly! Well, let’s talk about more things that slay after these examples.
Examples
He looks amazing today! He’s wearing a really smart suit – he slays!
Their house is incredible – decorated with true style and taste! And don’t get me started on the furniture – it slays!
She really slayed last night at the award ceremony – she looked amazing!
Jiaying
You’re listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English, and we’re talking about the word ‘slay’. If someone or something slays, they look amazing or very impressive.
Roy
Yes, for example, last night I watched a great film about vampires. It slays! I think that was why I was so scared earlier!
Jiaying
Well, don’t worry – hey, do you know what else slays? My amazing smile!
Roy
Your teeth – they’re really sharp! You have fangs! Wait! Are you a vampire?
Jiaying
Of course I’m not! Fooled you! They’re not my real teeth, they’re just a toy! But they look really realistic – they slay!
Roy
Wow, that’s the second time you’ve tricked me today! You’re hilarious! What are you drinking?
Jiaying
Just a fruit smoothie! It’s delicious! It slays!
Roy
It’s really red! Are you sure that’s a fruit smoothie?
Jiaying
Definitely – what else could it be? Bye, Roy!
Roy
Bye!
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