# Decoding English Slang: Sick, Wicked, Killer, and Mean Explained ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android ## Author - **Name**: Helen - **Username**: @Helen_Yim ## Content This morning, I listened to an English podcast that made me feel totally confused. And I struggled to understand it. 1.The movie is sick. = The movie is impressive. (the movie is already sick, but it's interesting??) 2.He is a wicked chef. = He is a extremely skilled chef. (the wicked one makes things perfect??) 3.The concert was killer./I had a killer time at the concert. = That concert was outstanding. (because the concert killed other concerts?) 4. My mom makes a mean dumpling. = My mom is good at making dumplings.  (my mom is not mean, the dumplings are not mean...) 5. The party is gonna be bad. = The party is gonna be good.  (Referring to Michael Jackson's album "Bad"...So, how I can know it's good or bad...😂) ⬇️from Mont. Lao which I hiked yesterday ## Images 1. [View Image 1](https://ht-cn.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com/ht-cn/mmnt/1/240422/0/128171466/0/0/829c4f978825857cb3a3a258184c7143.jpg) 2. [View Image 2](https://ht-cn.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com/ht-cn/mmnt/1/240422/0/128171466/0/0/c8f285ecde5a995b335ad28ed3484020.jpg) 3. 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